Procedures for the Overseas Visit Program for Students

The John Mung Program

Planning

Message from the President
President, Kyoto University

for study abroad
Collecting

Juichi Yamagiwa

Necessary
Information● Deciding the study-abroad destination
Access the John Mung Program website and check the latest information on applicable programs.

● Prepare the necessary funds

Depending on the program requirements, students may be required to cover travel and insurance expenses. (For example, in the case of
the Oxford University Special Summer School/Pre-Masterʼs Spring School Programs, approximately JPY 150,000 to 200,000 is required fortravel and insurance costs. For long- or short-term overseas research programs, only the cost of travel insurance is required.)

Kyoto University conducts the John Mung Program (The Kyoto University Young● Improve English language proﬁciency and provide the required certiﬁcation

Scholars Overseas Visit Program) as an initiative to foster the next generation of global

Students are recommended to make eﬀorts to improve their English language proﬁciency and take TOEFL or IELTS tests on a regularbasis in order to meet the English proﬁciency score requirements for application. In principle, the John Mung Program allows students toleaders. The Overseas Visit Program for Students, which is a part of the program, gives

participate in one program in a given year. However, in order to raise their English proﬁciency score, students can participate in a

Kyoto University students the opportunity to study at leading overseas universities andsummer or spring program to improve English skills in the year prior to the year in which they intend to study abroad.

pursue their interests in some of the highest-level study and research environments inStudents are advised to take care regarding the timing of their taking English proﬁciency tests, as test dates are limited and it takes

the world. In addition to cultivating the advanced skills, expertise, and international

approximately two months to receive the score certiﬁcates required for the application.

awareness essential for leadership, the program also gives the students an opportunity● Check the English proﬁciency score requirements for the relevant program

to build a personal network that will support their careers at a global level.
This program was named after Nakahama Manjiro (1827-1898), also known as John
Mung, a Japanese sailor who visited the United States in the late Edo period, and was anoted translator and scholar of the English language during the Meiji period. Utilizing
the experiences and knowledge he gained in the U.S., he contributed to the

Obtaining
Englishproﬁciency
certiﬁcation

modernization of Japan and played an important role in developing Japan-U.S. relations
after Japan ended its period of national isolation. Inspired by its namesakeʼ s uniquestory and adventurous spirit, the John Mung Program aims to cultivate highly motivatedhuman resources who will play central roles at the international forefronts of their ﬁelds.

Please check the English proﬁciency score requirements for the relevant program in advance to ensure that you are able to submit anadequate score certiﬁcation when applying for the program. You are recommended to begin preparation 1‒2 years before applying.

Oxford University Special Summer School Program

IELTS

TOEFL iBT

6.0 〜

80 〜

Oxford University Pre-Masterʼs Spring School Program

6.0 〜

80 〜

University of California, Berkeley (Short-term Non-degree Undergraduate Program)

7.0 〜

80 〜

University of California, Berkeley (Short-term Non-degree Research Program)

7.0 〜

80 〜

Cambridge University Department of Engineering

6.0 〜

80 〜

Oxford University Radcliﬀe Department of Medicine (RDM)

6.5 〜

88 〜

Oxford University Faculty of Oriental Studies

7.0 〜

100 〜

Oxford University School of Geography and Environment

7.0 〜

100 〜

Kyoto University sets as one of its goals, contributing to harmonious coexistence with

Oxford University Department of Chemistry

7.0 〜

100 〜

the human and ecological community on this planet. I hope that our young scholars will

Cambridge University Long-term Degree Taking Program

7.0 〜

100 〜

seize the opportunities presented by the program and use it as a springboard to launch

Harvard University The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences―

90 〜 100

outstanding international careers and to contribute towards achieving the above

Cambridge University Department of Physics

6.5 〜

88 〜

mentioned goal.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

6.5 〜

88 〜

Stanford VIA Programs

6.0 〜

80 〜

English proﬁciency requirements (example)● Submit the necessary documents

Oxford University
Dr. Charles Boyle
Director, British and Cultural Studies
Department for Continuing Education*Please Note: When preparing the documents, please be sure to clearly describe your speciﬁc goal, give well-deﬁned and eﬀective

Cambridge University

Application

Explanatory sessions will be held to provide detailed information about each program to eligible students. Please be sure to participate

Prof. Kenichi Sogain the explanatory sessions for programs that you are interested in.

Graduated from the Masterʼs Program,
Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University in 1989

● Application screening is based on the submitted documents and interviews by the John Mung Program Selection Committee.

Department of Engineering

Selection

Why study at Oxford?

At the University of Cambridge, our goal is to follow in the

Global Reputation

the mysteries of the scientiﬁc and natural worlds. The motto of

The University of Oxford is one of the oldest and most prestigious
universities in the world with an unparalleled academic
reputation.

Unique study environment

footsteps of great men such as Newton and Darwin, and unlock
the university is, in Latin,

Challenging oneʼs boundaries and building new knowledge
through hard work and imagination is a shared pursuit around

Quality of Teaching

short-term research programs at the University of Cambridge,

Your course will prove both academically challenging andintellectually rewarding.

researchers. I hope that through such opportunities, young

Personal Attention
Small study groups guarantee a high degree of personal
attention.

Last year one student from Kyoto University engaged insharing their knowledge with the universityʼs students andJapanese students will gain an awareness of how people inother countries think, and that we can explore further new
areas of knowledge together.

all academic records from undergraduate school to the current date are evaluated, students should endeavor to maintain good gradesfrom their ﬁrst year.

Result noticeplace, we gain enlightenment and precious knowledge.”

the world.

Access some of the ﬁnest library and study facilities in the world.

Please be fully prepared to give a speech and answer questions in English. Some host universities may conduct interviews via Skype. As● Notiﬁcation of selection results.

: “From this

Living and studying in one of Oxfordʼs oldest colleges gives you achance to sample life as an Oxford student.

Modern Study Facilities

research plans, explain the reasons you wish to study at the host institution, and endeavor to convey your enthusiasm.

● Explanatory session● Submit the necessary documents

Preparation
for studying
abroadPlease allow time in your schedule to complete the procedures for obtaining a visa and taking out appropriate travel insurance.

● Orientation session

Please be sure to participate in the orientation session. During the orientation session, students will complete necessary procedures andwill be provided with important information, such as information from the host universities, advice on health management, andinstruction on responding to emergency situations.

Student lifeat the host
university
Returnto Japanand submissionof reports● Enjoy a rewarding student life at the host university

Students are expected to dedicate themselves to fulﬁlling their study plans, and also to endeavor to contribute to the host university
while making the most of its resources. You are expected to form good relationships with your peers and build an eﬀective network foryour future.

● Submit a report of your program and participate in the reporting session

Students are required to submit a report of their research results and experience at the host university. The submitted report will be usedin considering the improvement and continuation of the program. You may be requested to give a presentation about your experience
to applicants at the explanatory session in the following year, so you are urged to make the most of your study-abroad experience sothat you can encourage and inspire them.

Kyoto University Education Promotion and Student Support Department International Education and Student Mobility Division

Yoshida Honmachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501 TEL : +81-(0)75-753-2561
E-Mail : john-mung@mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp HomePage : http://www.john-man.rp.kyoto-u.ac.jp/student/index.html

As part of the John Mung Program, the Overseas Visit
Program for Students seeks to cultivate advanced
expertise, international competence, and a highdegree of ambition by giving students the opportunity
to study at leading overseas universities and pursue
their interests in some of the highest-level study andresearch environments in the world.

Procedures for the Overseas Visit Program for Students

The John Mung Program

Planning

Message from the President
President, Kyoto University

for study abroad
Collecting

Juichi Yamagiwa

Necessary
Information● Deciding the study-abroad destination
Access the John Mung Program website and check the latest information on applicable programs.

● Prepare the necessary funds

Depending on the program requirements, students may be required to cover travel and insurance expenses. (For example, in the case of
the Oxford University Special Summer School/Pre-Masterʼs Spring School Programs, approximately JPY 150,000 to 200,000 is required fortravel and insurance costs. For long- or short-term overseas research programs, only the cost of travel insurance is required.)

Kyoto University conducts the John Mung Program (The Kyoto University Young● Improve English language proﬁciency and provide the required certiﬁcation

Scholars Overseas Visit Program) as an initiative to foster the next generation of global

Students are recommended to make eﬀorts to improve their English language proﬁciency and take TOEFL or IELTS tests on a regularbasis in order to meet the English proﬁciency score requirements for application. In principle, the John Mung Program allows students toleaders. The Overseas Visit Program for Students, which is a part of the program, gives

participate in one program in a given year. However, in order to raise their English proﬁciency score, students can participate in a

Kyoto University students the opportunity to study at leading overseas universities andsummer or spring program to improve English skills in the year prior to the year in which they intend to study abroad.

pursue their interests in some of the highest-level study and research environments inStudents are advised to take care regarding the timing of their taking English proﬁciency tests, as test dates are limited and it takes

the world. In addition to cultivating the advanced skills, expertise, and international

approximately two months to receive the score certiﬁcates required for the application.

awareness essential for leadership, the program also gives the students an opportunity● Check the English proﬁciency score requirements for the relevant program

to build a personal network that will support their careers at a global level.
This program was named after Nakahama Manjiro (1827-1898), also known as John
Mung, a Japanese sailor who visited the United States in the late Edo period, and was anoted translator and scholar of the English language during the Meiji period. Utilizing
the experiences and knowledge he gained in the U.S., he contributed to the

Obtaining
Englishproﬁciency
certiﬁcation

modernization of Japan and played an important role in developing Japan-U.S. relations
after Japan ended its period of national isolation. Inspired by its namesakeʼ s uniquestory and adventurous spirit, the John Mung Program aims to cultivate highly motivatedhuman resources who will play central roles at the international forefronts of their ﬁelds.

Please check the English proﬁciency score requirements for the relevant program in advance to ensure that you are able to submit anadequate score certiﬁcation when applying for the program. You are recommended to begin preparation 1‒2 years before applying.

Oxford University Special Summer School Program

IELTS

TOEFL iBT

6.0 〜

80 〜

Oxford University Pre-Masterʼs Spring School Program

6.0 〜

80 〜

University of California, Berkeley (Short-term Non-degree Undergraduate Program)

7.0 〜

80 〜

University of California, Berkeley (Short-term Non-degree Research Program)

7.0 〜

80 〜

Cambridge University Department of Engineering

6.0 〜

80 〜

Oxford University Radcliﬀe Department of Medicine (RDM)

6.5 〜

88 〜

Oxford University Faculty of Oriental Studies

7.0 〜

100 〜

Oxford University School of Geography and Environment

7.0 〜

100 〜

Kyoto University sets as one of its goals, contributing to harmonious coexistence with

Oxford University Department of Chemistry

7.0 〜

100 〜

the human and ecological community on this planet. I hope that our young scholars will

Cambridge University Long-term Degree Taking Program

7.0 〜

100 〜

seize the opportunities presented by the program and use it as a springboard to launch

Harvard University The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences―

90 〜 100

outstanding international careers and to contribute towards achieving the above

Cambridge University Department of Physics

6.5 〜

88 〜

mentioned goal.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

6.5 〜

88 〜

Stanford VIA Programs

6.0 〜

80 〜

English proﬁciency requirements (example)● Submit the necessary documents

Oxford University
Dr. Charles Boyle
Director, British and Cultural Studies
Department for Continuing Education*Please Note: When preparing the documents, please be sure to clearly describe your speciﬁc goal, give well-deﬁned and eﬀective

Cambridge University

Application

Explanatory sessions will be held to provide detailed information about each program to eligible students. Please be sure to participate

Prof. Kenichi Sogain the explanatory sessions for programs that you are interested in.

Graduated from the Masterʼs Program,
Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University in 1989

● Application screening is based on the submitted documents and interviews by the John Mung Program Selection Committee.

Department of Engineering

Selection

Why study at Oxford?

At the University of Cambridge, our goal is to follow in the

Global Reputation

the mysteries of the scientiﬁc and natural worlds. The motto of

The University of Oxford is one of the oldest and most prestigious
universities in the world with an unparalleled academic
reputation.

Unique study environment

footsteps of great men such as Newton and Darwin, and unlock
the university is, in Latin,

Challenging oneʼs boundaries and building new knowledge
through hard work and imagination is a shared pursuit around

Quality of Teaching

short-term research programs at the University of Cambridge,

Your course will prove both academically challenging andintellectually rewarding.

researchers. I hope that through such opportunities, young

Personal Attention
Small study groups guarantee a high degree of personal
attention.

Last year one student from Kyoto University engaged insharing their knowledge with the universityʼs students andJapanese students will gain an awareness of how people inother countries think, and that we can explore further new
areas of knowledge together.

all academic records from undergraduate school to the current date are evaluated, students should endeavor to maintain good gradesfrom their ﬁrst year.

Result noticeplace, we gain enlightenment and precious knowledge.”

the world.

Access some of the ﬁnest library and study facilities in the world.

Please be fully prepared to give a speech and answer questions in English. Some host universities may conduct interviews via Skype. As● Notiﬁcation of selection results.

: “From this

Living and studying in one of Oxfordʼs oldest colleges gives you achance to sample life as an Oxford student.

Modern Study Facilities

research plans, explain the reasons you wish to study at the host institution, and endeavor to convey your enthusiasm.

● Explanatory session● Submit the necessary documents

Preparation
for studying
abroadPlease allow time in your schedule to complete the procedures for obtaining a visa and taking out appropriate travel insurance.

● Orientation session

Please be sure to participate in the orientation session. During the orientation session, students will complete necessary procedures andwill be provided with important information, such as information from the host universities, advice on health management, andinstruction on responding to emergency situations.

Student lifeat the host
university
Returnto Japanand submissionof reports● Enjoy a rewarding student life at the host university

Students are expected to dedicate themselves to fulﬁlling their study plans, and also to endeavor to contribute to the host university
while making the most of its resources. You are expected to form good relationships with your peers and build an eﬀective network foryour future.

● Submit a report of your program and participate in the reporting session

Students are required to submit a report of their research results and experience at the host university. The submitted report will be usedin considering the improvement and continuation of the program. You may be requested to give a presentation about your experience
to applicants at the explanatory session in the following year, so you are urged to make the most of your study-abroad experience sothat you can encourage and inspire them.

Kyoto University Education Promotion and Student Support Department International Education and Student Mobility Division

Yoshida Honmachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501 TEL : +81-(0)75-753-2561
E-Mail : john-mung@mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp HomePage : http://www.john-man.rp.kyoto-u.ac.jp/student/index.html

As part of the John Mung Program, the Overseas Visit
Program for Students seeks to cultivate advanced
expertise, international competence, and a highdegree of ambition by giving students the opportunity
to study at leading overseas universities and pursue
their interests in some of the highest-level study andresearch environments in the world.

The John Mung Program

The John Mung Program

The John Mung Program

The Objectives of the Overseas Visit
Program for Students

Overview of the Overseas Visit
Program for Students

Students Voices

The following is a list of programs conducted in 2014

As part of the John Mung Program, the Overseas Visit Program for Students seeks to cultivate
advanced expertise, international competence, and a high degree of ambition by giving students theopportunity to study at leading overseas universities and pursue their interests in some of thehighest-level study and research environments in the world. Kyoto University provides theparticipants with a scholarship to support tuition fees, accommodation, and others costs. The
program aims to foster young leaders who can utilize the networks built at their host universities,
and be active in the international community.
World’s Top Universities

Oxford University
・・・

Cambridge University

Leadership

John
Mung
Program
Kyoto
University

Overseas visit

Expertise
Global Vision
Aspiration
Challenge
Harvard University

Oxford University
Special Summer School Program

Oxford University Special Summer School Program
The Oxford University Summer School Program oﬀers English classes including academic writing and specialized courses
in English with the aim of fostering international competence and English language skills. Students will experience
university life just like regular Oxford University students, and develop high-level English communication skills throughinteraction with their fellow students both in and outside of the classroom.

In cooperation with Kyoto Universityʼs partner institutions, this program enables masterʼs and doctoral students to study
at some of the worldʼs leading universities in their ﬁelds. Students will enroll as non-degree-seeking students at the hostinstitution and will engage in research and data collection for up to one year under the guidance of one of the institutionʼsfaculty members.
■Oxford University Faculty of Oriental Studies■Oxford University Radcliﬀe Department of Medicine (RDM)■Cambridge University Department of Physics■Harvard University The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences■Massachusetts Institute of Technology■Oxford University Department of Chemistry■Oxford University School of Geography and Environment■Cambridge University Department of Engineering■University of California, Berkeley

・・・

University of California, Berkeley Short-term Non-degree Undergraduate ProgramThis program is organized by VIA, which is a non-proﬁt organization that has been operating at Stanford University in the
United States for ﬁfty years. This two-week program for Asian university students (from Japan, Taiwan, China, and South
Korea) aims to deepen studentsʼ knowledge of global issues, such as those relating to society, education, and medicine,
through visits to non-proﬁt organizations and medical institutions. The program also seeks to improve studentsʼ criticalthinking and presentation skills to foster leadership qualities.
■Global Leadership & Engagement (GLE) Program■Exploring Healthcare (EHC) Program■Exploring Social Innovation (ESI) Program■Design-thinking for Social Innovation (DSI) Program

Oxford University Pre-Masterʼs Spring School Program

John Mung（Nakahama Manjiro）1827-1898

Oxford University
Special Summer School
Program2014.8.16 ‒ 9.15

Short-term Non-degree Research Program

Stanford VIA Programs

John
Mung

Ishihara Kayoko

The Center for Mathematical Science (CMS) of the University of Cambridge oﬀers an eleven-month course to earn the
degree of MPhil in Computational Biology. The program aims to foster independent researchers with creativity andadvanced technical skills.

This program aims at providing students with an opportunity to take lecture courses regularly attended by full time
Berkeley students on ﬁelds of social Sciences, arts and humanities, biology and mathematics. Through the experience ofspending a full term at a worldʼs leading university this program also seeks to further participantʼs international
understanding and help them acquire specialized knowledge.

The John Mung Program was named after Nakahama Manjiro, also known as John Mung, who lived
from the end of Edo period to the early Meiji period. John Mung was a ﬁsherman from Japanʼs Tosa
Province. In 1840, when he was 14 years old, he was shipwrecked during a ﬁshing expedition andrescued by an American whaling vessel captained by William H. Whitﬁeld. Captain Whitﬁeld took
John Mung with him to the United States and helped him enroll in a maritime school where hestudied English, mathematics, surveying skills, seamanship, and shipbuilding. He graduated at the
top of his class.
John Mung eventually returned to Japan aboard an American vessel. At that time Japan was stillinternationally isolated under the sakoku foreign relations policy of the Tokugawa shogunate, which
strictly prohibited foreign contact. Eventually, however, the policy was lifted and treaties wereconcluded with western nations such as the United Sates, Great Britain, and France.
After professorships in Tosa Province and for the shogunate, John Mung served as a professor in the
Meiji governmentʼs Kaisei School, where he taught English and other subjects. He helped many of his
students study in the United States, Great Britain, and other countries, and also played major
government roles in research administration and other areas. Inspired by John Mung and his
internationally adventurous students, the primary aim of the John Mung Program is to cultivate
human resources with a high degree of international competence.

Faculty of Law B3

Cambridge University Long-term Degree Taking Program

University of California, Berkeley

Regarding the Program Name

At Stanford University

This program is a preparatory course for students who aspire to study at leading universities overseas, enabling them toacquire the necessary English language and academic skills. While experiencing student life at the University of Oxford,
students will improve their academic literacy, including academic writing and critical thinking skills. The program aims toendow students with an advanced level of English, approximately IELTS 7.5, and students enrolled in the program musttake IELTS test to complete the program.

East Asia Short-term Program Based on Inter-university Student Exchange Agreement
These programs provide study abroad and other opportunities in East Asia to students seeking to improve theirknowledge and understanding of countries in the East Asian region.
■National Taiwan University Summer School■Kyungpook National University Global Summer School■CUHK International Summer School (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)■Xi'an Jiaotong University Summer School■Yonsei University Spring School■Zhejiang University Spring School

Graduate School ofEngineering Department ofElectrical Engineering M1

Shimizu Taichi
Cambridge University
Department of Engineering
Short-term Non-degree
Research Program
2014.9.18 ‒ 11.1

Graduate School of Letters
Behavioral Studies,
Department of Linguistics D1Onishi Teigo
Harvard University
Short-Term Non-Degree
Research Program
2015.1.22 ‒ 4.19

Faculty of Engineering
Undergraduate School ofEngineering Science B2

Kadota Nobuyuki
Stanford VIA Programs:
Global Leadership &Engagement (GLE)2015.2.6 ‒ 2.16

For my morning lectures, I had to take IELTS preparation courses along withan intensive English course aimed at enhancing presentation skills. As for
my afternoon lectures, I chose Tinderbox Europe, as my academic subject
course, in which I was able to study about problems concerning the various
member states of the EU. Naturally, since I had to start thinking andconversing solely in English, my language proﬁciency took an astounding
turn for the better. But in addition, thanks to the courses that focused onpresentation and discussion, I learned ﬁrstly; how to reﬂect logically and, attimes, critically on complex issues that envelope society, and secondly; how
to deepen my own thoughts while actively debating with other people.
One feature that made this program so attractive, is that I was able todevelop deeper friendships by debating with a variety of participants from
diﬀerent school years and majors. Iʼm sure that a summer spent studying in
one of the worldʼs ﬁnest universities will prove to be a great stimulus forthe participantsʼ intellectual curiosity, and will provide them with a basis forleading an active social life.

Many tourists visit Cambridge for its beautiful medieval outlook. However,
if youʼre planning to go there as a foreign student, thereʼs more to enjoy
than just the beautiful scenery. A diversity of students gather there fromaround the world, making the best of their daily lives and appreciating the
global setting. Iʼm hoping that a diverse exchange with such students willlead to a positive future as I gain various experiences and discover new
goals.

This program lasts for one semester, starting from 19.02.2015, and isintended for visiting fellows and special students alike. It is truly astimulating experience because I have the chance to present my researchand give talks, aside from attending lectures and seminars. Access to a
wealth of material in the library is an additional attraction. Itʼs a brief periodof time, but Iʼll try my best to stay actively engaged; Iʼve been consulting
about my research and showing up to study sessions.

I learned the importance of appreciating the diversity and spirit ofvolunteer work, and believe that I managed to develop a certain feel forinternational leadership. I guess the most signiﬁcant part of my stay wasthat I could speak directly with foreign students from several Asian
countries and develop friendly rivalries that lasted even after my return toJapan. Besides that, I learned about the culture of Silicon Valley by visiting
its companies as part of Stanford Universityʼs top-notch education,
participated in outreach activities in areas largely populated by thehomeless, and more. These eleven days were tightly packed withextraordinary experiences. Sure, there were some issues with my English
and what not, but Iʼ m really glad that I participated in the program.

The John Mung Program

The John Mung Program

The John Mung Program

The Objectives of the Overseas Visit
Program for Students

Overview of the Overseas Visit
Program for Students

Students Voices

The following is a list of programs conducted in 2014

As part of the John Mung Program, the Overseas Visit Program for Students seeks to cultivate
advanced expertise, international competence, and a high degree of ambition by giving students theopportunity to study at leading overseas universities and pursue their interests in some of thehighest-level study and research environments in the world. Kyoto University provides theparticipants with a scholarship to support tuition fees, accommodation, and others costs. The
program aims to foster young leaders who can utilize the networks built at their host universities,
and be active in the international community.
World’s Top Universities

Oxford University
・・・

Cambridge University

Leadership

John
Mung
Program
Kyoto
University

Overseas visit

Expertise
Global Vision
Aspiration
Challenge
Harvard University

Oxford University
Special Summer School Program

Oxford University Special Summer School Program
The Oxford University Summer School Program oﬀers English classes including academic writing and specialized courses
in English with the aim of fostering international competence and English language skills. Students will experience
university life just like regular Oxford University students, and develop high-level English communication skills throughinteraction with their fellow students both in and outside of the classroom.

In cooperation with Kyoto Universityʼs partner institutions, this program enables masterʼs and doctoral students to study
at some of the worldʼs leading universities in their ﬁelds. Students will enroll as non-degree-seeking students at the hostinstitution and will engage in research and data collection for up to one year under the guidance of one of the institutionʼsfaculty members.
■Oxford University Faculty of Oriental Studies■Oxford University Radcliﬀe Department of Medicine (RDM)■Cambridge University Department of Physics■Harvard University The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences■Massachusetts Institute of Technology■Oxford University Department of Chemistry■Oxford University School of Geography and Environment■Cambridge University Department of Engineering■University of California, Berkeley

・・・

University of California, Berkeley Short-term Non-degree Undergraduate ProgramThis program is organized by VIA, which is a non-proﬁt organization that has been operating at Stanford University in the
United States for ﬁfty years. This two-week program for Asian university students (from Japan, Taiwan, China, and South
Korea) aims to deepen studentsʼ knowledge of global issues, such as those relating to society, education, and medicine,
through visits to non-proﬁt organizations and medical institutions. The program also seeks to improve studentsʼ criticalthinking and presentation skills to foster leadership qualities.
■Global Leadership & Engagement (GLE) Program■Exploring Healthcare (EHC) Program■Exploring Social Innovation (ESI) Program■Design-thinking for Social Innovation (DSI) Program

Oxford University Pre-Masterʼs Spring School Program

John Mung（Nakahama Manjiro）1827-1898

Oxford University
Special Summer School
Program2014.8.16 ‒ 9.15

Short-term Non-degree Research Program

Stanford VIA Programs

John
Mung

Ishihara Kayoko

The Center for Mathematical Science (CMS) of the University of Cambridge oﬀers an eleven-month course to earn the
degree of MPhil in Computational Biology. The program aims to foster independent researchers with creativity andadvanced technical skills.

This program aims at providing students with an opportunity to take lecture courses regularly attended by full time
Berkeley students on ﬁelds of social Sciences, arts and humanities, biology and mathematics. Through the experience ofspending a full term at a worldʼs leading university this program also seeks to further participantʼs international
understanding and help them acquire specialized knowledge.

The John Mung Program was named after Nakahama Manjiro, also known as John Mung, who lived
from the end of Edo period to the early Meiji period. John Mung was a ﬁsherman from Japanʼs Tosa
Province. In 1840, when he was 14 years old, he was shipwrecked during a ﬁshing expedition andrescued by an American whaling vessel captained by William H. Whitﬁeld. Captain Whitﬁeld took
John Mung with him to the United States and helped him enroll in a maritime school where hestudied English, mathematics, surveying skills, seamanship, and shipbuilding. He graduated at the
top of his class.
John Mung eventually returned to Japan aboard an American vessel. At that time Japan was stillinternationally isolated under the sakoku foreign relations policy of the Tokugawa shogunate, which
strictly prohibited foreign contact. Eventually, however, the policy was lifted and treaties wereconcluded with western nations such as the United Sates, Great Britain, and France.
After professorships in Tosa Province and for the shogunate, John Mung served as a professor in the
Meiji governmentʼs Kaisei School, where he taught English and other subjects. He helped many of his
students study in the United States, Great Britain, and other countries, and also played major
government roles in research administration and other areas. Inspired by John Mung and his
internationally adventurous students, the primary aim of the John Mung Program is to cultivate
human resources with a high degree of international competence.

Faculty of Law B3

Cambridge University Long-term Degree Taking Program

University of California, Berkeley

Regarding the Program Name

At Stanford University

This program is a preparatory course for students who aspire to study at leading universities overseas, enabling them toacquire the necessary English language and academic skills. While experiencing student life at the University of Oxford,
students will improve their academic literacy, including academic writing and critical thinking skills. The program aims toendow students with an advanced level of English, approximately IELTS 7.5, and students enrolled in the program musttake IELTS test to complete the program.

East Asia Short-term Program Based on Inter-university Student Exchange Agreement
These programs provide study abroad and other opportunities in East Asia to students seeking to improve theirknowledge and understanding of countries in the East Asian region.
■National Taiwan University Summer School■Kyungpook National University Global Summer School■CUHK International Summer School (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)■Xi'an Jiaotong University Summer School■Yonsei University Spring School■Zhejiang University Spring School

Graduate School ofEngineering Department ofElectrical Engineering M1

Shimizu Taichi
Cambridge University
Department of Engineering
Short-term Non-degree
Research Program
2014.9.18 ‒ 11.1

Graduate School of Letters
Behavioral Studies,
Department of Linguistics D1Onishi Teigo
Harvard University
Short-Term Non-Degree
Research Program
2015.1.22 ‒ 4.19

Faculty of Engineering
Undergraduate School ofEngineering Science B2

Kadota Nobuyuki
Stanford VIA Programs:
Global Leadership &Engagement (GLE)2015.2.6 ‒ 2.16

For my morning lectures, I had to take IELTS preparation courses along withan intensive English course aimed at enhancing presentation skills. As for
my afternoon lectures, I chose Tinderbox Europe, as my academic subject
course, in which I was able to study about problems concerning the various
member states of the EU. Naturally, since I had to start thinking andconversing solely in English, my language proﬁciency took an astounding
turn for the better. But in addition, thanks to the courses that focused onpresentation and discussion, I learned ﬁrstly; how to reﬂect logically and, attimes, critically on complex issues that envelope society, and secondly; how
to deepen my own thoughts while actively debating with other people.
One feature that made this program so attractive, is that I was able todevelop deeper friendships by debating with a variety of participants from
diﬀerent school years and majors. Iʼm sure that a summer spent studying in
one of the worldʼs ﬁnest universities will prove to be a great stimulus forthe participantsʼ intellectual curiosity, and will provide them with a basis forleading an active social life.

Many tourists visit Cambridge for its beautiful medieval outlook. However,
if youʼre planning to go there as a foreign student, thereʼs more to enjoy
than just the beautiful scenery. A diversity of students gather there fromaround the world, making the best of their daily lives and appreciating the
global setting. Iʼm hoping that a diverse exchange with such students willlead to a positive future as I gain various experiences and discover new
goals.

This program lasts for one semester, starting from 19.02.2015, and isintended for visiting fellows and special students alike. It is truly astimulating experience because I have the chance to present my researchand give talks, aside from attending lectures and seminars. Access to a
wealth of material in the library is an additional attraction. Itʼs a brief periodof time, but Iʼll try my best to stay actively engaged; Iʼve been consulting
about my research and showing up to study sessions.

I learned the importance of appreciating the diversity and spirit ofvolunteer work, and believe that I managed to develop a certain feel forinternational leadership. I guess the most signiﬁcant part of my stay wasthat I could speak directly with foreign students from several Asian
countries and develop friendly rivalries that lasted even after my return toJapan. Besides that, I learned about the culture of Silicon Valley by visiting
its companies as part of Stanford Universityʼs top-notch education,
participated in outreach activities in areas largely populated by thehomeless, and more. These eleven days were tightly packed withextraordinary experiences. Sure, there were some issues with my English
and what not, but Iʼ m really glad that I participated in the program.

The John Mung Program

The John Mung Program

The John Mung Program

The Objectives of the Overseas Visit
Program for Students

Overview of the Overseas Visit
Program for Students

Students Voices

The following is a list of programs conducted in 2014

As part of the John Mung Program, the Overseas Visit Program for Students seeks to cultivate
advanced expertise, international competence, and a high degree of ambition by giving students theopportunity to study at leading overseas universities and pursue their interests in some of thehighest-level study and research environments in the world. Kyoto University provides theparticipants with a scholarship to support tuition fees, accommodation, and others costs. The
program aims to foster young leaders who can utilize the networks built at their host universities,
and be active in the international community.
World’s Top Universities

Oxford University
・・・

Cambridge University

Leadership

John
Mung
Program
Kyoto
University

Overseas visit

Expertise
Global Vision
Aspiration
Challenge
Harvard University

Oxford University
Special Summer School Program

Oxford University Special Summer School Program
The Oxford University Summer School Program oﬀers English classes including academic writing and specialized courses
in English with the aim of fostering international competence and English language skills. Students will experience
university life just like regular Oxford University students, and develop high-level English communication skills throughinteraction with their fellow students both in and outside of the classroom.

In cooperation with Kyoto Universityʼs partner institutions, this program enables masterʼs and doctoral students to study
at some of the worldʼs leading universities in their ﬁelds. Students will enroll as non-degree-seeking students at the hostinstitution and will engage in research and data collection for up to one year under the guidance of one of the institutionʼsfaculty members.
■Oxford University Faculty of Oriental Studies■Oxford University Radcliﬀe Department of Medicine (RDM)■Cambridge University Department of Physics■Harvard University The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences■Massachusetts Institute of Technology■Oxford University Department of Chemistry■Oxford University School of Geography and Environment■Cambridge University Department of Engineering■University of California, Berkeley

・・・

University of California, Berkeley Short-term Non-degree Undergraduate ProgramThis program is organized by VIA, which is a non-proﬁt organization that has been operating at Stanford University in the
United States for ﬁfty years. This two-week program for Asian university students (from Japan, Taiwan, China, and South
Korea) aims to deepen studentsʼ knowledge of global issues, such as those relating to society, education, and medicine,
through visits to non-proﬁt organizations and medical institutions. The program also seeks to improve studentsʼ criticalthinking and presentation skills to foster leadership qualities.
■Global Leadership & Engagement (GLE) Program■Exploring Healthcare (EHC) Program■Exploring Social Innovation (ESI) Program■Design-thinking for Social Innovation (DSI) Program

Oxford University Pre-Masterʼs Spring School Program

John Mung（Nakahama Manjiro）1827-1898

Oxford University
Special Summer School
Program2014.8.16 ‒ 9.15

Short-term Non-degree Research Program

Stanford VIA Programs

John
Mung

Ishihara Kayoko

The Center for Mathematical Science (CMS) of the University of Cambridge oﬀers an eleven-month course to earn the
degree of MPhil in Computational Biology. The program aims to foster independent researchers with creativity andadvanced technical skills.

This program aims at providing students with an opportunity to take lecture courses regularly attended by full time
Berkeley students on ﬁelds of social Sciences, arts and humanities, biology and mathematics. Through the experience ofspending a full term at a worldʼs leading university this program also seeks to further participantʼs international
understanding and help them acquire specialized knowledge.

The John Mung Program was named after Nakahama Manjiro, also known as John Mung, who lived
from the end of Edo period to the early Meiji period. John Mung was a ﬁsherman from Japanʼs Tosa
Province. In 1840, when he was 14 years old, he was shipwrecked during a ﬁshing expedition andrescued by an American whaling vessel captained by William H. Whitﬁeld. Captain Whitﬁeld took
John Mung with him to the United States and helped him enroll in a maritime school where hestudied English, mathematics, surveying skills, seamanship, and shipbuilding. He graduated at the
top of his class.
John Mung eventually returned to Japan aboard an American vessel. At that time Japan was stillinternationally isolated under the sakoku foreign relations policy of the Tokugawa shogunate, which
strictly prohibited foreign contact. Eventually, however, the policy was lifted and treaties wereconcluded with western nations such as the United Sates, Great Britain, and France.
After professorships in Tosa Province and for the shogunate, John Mung served as a professor in the
Meiji governmentʼs Kaisei School, where he taught English and other subjects. He helped many of his
students study in the United States, Great Britain, and other countries, and also played major
government roles in research administration and other areas. Inspired by John Mung and his
internationally adventurous students, the primary aim of the John Mung Program is to cultivate
human resources with a high degree of international competence.

Faculty of Law B3

Cambridge University Long-term Degree Taking Program

University of California, Berkeley

Regarding the Program Name

At Stanford University

This program is a preparatory course for students who aspire to study at leading universities overseas, enabling them toacquire the necessary English language and academic skills. While experiencing student life at the University of Oxford,
students will improve their academic literacy, including academic writing and critical thinking skills. The program aims toendow students with an advanced level of English, approximately IELTS 7.5, and students enrolled in the program musttake IELTS test to complete the program.

East Asia Short-term Program Based on Inter-university Student Exchange Agreement
These programs provide study abroad and other opportunities in East Asia to students seeking to improve theirknowledge and understanding of countries in the East Asian region.
■National Taiwan University Summer School■Kyungpook National University Global Summer School■CUHK International Summer School (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)■Xi'an Jiaotong University Summer School■Yonsei University Spring School■Zhejiang University Spring School

Graduate School ofEngineering Department ofElectrical Engineering M1

Shimizu Taichi
Cambridge University
Department of Engineering
Short-term Non-degree
Research Program
2014.9.18 ‒ 11.1

Graduate School of Letters
Behavioral Studies,
Department of Linguistics D1Onishi Teigo
Harvard University
Short-Term Non-Degree
Research Program
2015.1.22 ‒ 4.19

Faculty of Engineering
Undergraduate School ofEngineering Science B2

Kadota Nobuyuki
Stanford VIA Programs:
Global Leadership &Engagement (GLE)2015.2.6 ‒ 2.16

For my morning lectures, I had to take IELTS preparation courses along withan intensive English course aimed at enhancing presentation skills. As for
my afternoon lectures, I chose Tinderbox Europe, as my academic subject
course, in which I was able to study about problems concerning the various
member states of the EU. Naturally, since I had to start thinking andconversing solely in English, my language proﬁciency took an astounding
turn for the better. But in addition, thanks to the courses that focused onpresentation and discussion, I learned ﬁrstly; how to reﬂect logically and, attimes, critically on complex issues that envelope society, and secondly; how
to deepen my own thoughts while actively debating with other people.
One feature that made this program so attractive, is that I was able todevelop deeper friendships by debating with a variety of participants from
diﬀerent school years and majors. Iʼm sure that a summer spent studying in
one of the worldʼs ﬁnest universities will prove to be a great stimulus forthe participantsʼ intellectual curiosity, and will provide them with a basis forleading an active social life.

Many tourists visit Cambridge for its beautiful medieval outlook. However,
if youʼre planning to go there as a foreign student, thereʼs more to enjoy
than just the beautiful scenery. A diversity of students gather there fromaround the world, making the best of their daily lives and appreciating the
global setting. Iʼm hoping that a diverse exchange with such students willlead to a positive future as I gain various experiences and discover new
goals.

This program lasts for one semester, starting from 19.02.2015, and isintended for visiting fellows and special students alike. It is truly astimulating experience because I have the chance to present my researchand give talks, aside from attending lectures and seminars. Access to a
wealth of material in the library is an additional attraction. Itʼs a brief periodof time, but Iʼll try my best to stay actively engaged; Iʼve been consulting
about my research and showing up to study sessions.

I learned the importance of appreciating the diversity and spirit ofvolunteer work, and believe that I managed to develop a certain feel forinternational leadership. I guess the most signiﬁcant part of my stay wasthat I could speak directly with foreign students from several Asian
countries and develop friendly rivalries that lasted even after my return toJapan. Besides that, I learned about the culture of Silicon Valley by visiting
its companies as part of Stanford Universityʼs top-notch education,
participated in outreach activities in areas largely populated by thehomeless, and more. These eleven days were tightly packed withextraordinary experiences. Sure, there were some issues with my English
and what not, but Iʼ m really glad that I participated in the program.

Procedures for the Overseas Visit Program for Students

The John Mung Program

Planning

Message from the President
President, Kyoto University

for study abroad
Collecting

Juichi Yamagiwa

Necessary
Information● Deciding the study-abroad destination
Access the John Mung Program website and check the latest information on applicable programs.

● Prepare the necessary funds

Depending on the program requirements, students may be required to cover travel and insurance expenses. (For example, in the case of
the Oxford University Special Summer School/Pre-Masterʼs Spring School Programs, approximately JPY 150,000 to 200,000 is required fortravel and insurance costs. For long- or short-term overseas research programs, only the cost of travel insurance is required.)

Kyoto University conducts the John Mung Program (The Kyoto University Young● Improve English language proﬁciency and provide the required certiﬁcation

Scholars Overseas Visit Program) as an initiative to foster the next generation of global

Students are recommended to make eﬀorts to improve their English language proﬁciency and take TOEFL or IELTS tests on a regularbasis in order to meet the English proﬁciency score requirements for application. In principle, the John Mung Program allows students toleaders. The Overseas Visit Program for Students, which is a part of the program, gives

participate in one program in a given year. However, in order to raise their English proﬁciency score, students can participate in a

Kyoto University students the opportunity to study at leading overseas universities andsummer or spring program to improve English skills in the year prior to the year in which they intend to study abroad.

pursue their interests in some of the highest-level study and research environments inStudents are advised to take care regarding the timing of their taking English proﬁciency tests, as test dates are limited and it takes

the world. In addition to cultivating the advanced skills, expertise, and international

approximately two months to receive the score certiﬁcates required for the application.

awareness essential for leadership, the program also gives the students an opportunity● Check the English proﬁciency score requirements for the relevant program

to build a personal network that will support their careers at a global level.
This program was named after Nakahama Manjiro (1827-1898), also known as John
Mung, a Japanese sailor who visited the United States in the late Edo period, and was anoted translator and scholar of the English language during the Meiji period. Utilizing
the experiences and knowledge he gained in the U.S., he contributed to the

Obtaining
Englishproﬁciency
certiﬁcation

modernization of Japan and played an important role in developing Japan-U.S. relations
after Japan ended its period of national isolation. Inspired by its namesakeʼ s uniquestory and adventurous spirit, the John Mung Program aims to cultivate highly motivatedhuman resources who will play central roles at the international forefronts of their ﬁelds.

Please check the English proﬁciency score requirements for the relevant program in advance to ensure that you are able to submit anadequate score certiﬁcation when applying for the program. You are recommended to begin preparation 1‒2 years before applying.

Oxford University Special Summer School Program

IELTS

TOEFL iBT

6.0 〜

80 〜

Oxford University Pre-Masterʼs Spring School Program

6.0 〜

80 〜

University of California, Berkeley (Short-term Non-degree Undergraduate Program)

7.0 〜

80 〜

University of California, Berkeley (Short-term Non-degree Research Program)

7.0 〜

80 〜

Cambridge University Department of Engineering

6.0 〜

80 〜

Oxford University Radcliﬀe Department of Medicine (RDM)

6.5 〜

88 〜

Oxford University Faculty of Oriental Studies

7.0 〜

100 〜

Oxford University School of Geography and Environment

7.0 〜

100 〜

Kyoto University sets as one of its goals, contributing to harmonious coexistence with

Oxford University Department of Chemistry

7.0 〜

100 〜

the human and ecological community on this planet. I hope that our young scholars will

Cambridge University Long-term Degree Taking Program

7.0 〜

100 〜

seize the opportunities presented by the program and use it as a springboard to launch

Harvard University The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences―

90 〜 100

outstanding international careers and to contribute towards achieving the above

Cambridge University Department of Physics

6.5 〜

88 〜

mentioned goal.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

6.5 〜

88 〜

Stanford VIA Programs

6.0 〜

80 〜

English proﬁciency requirements (example)● Submit the necessary documents

Oxford University
Dr. Charles Boyle
Director, British and Cultural Studies
Department for Continuing Education*Please Note: When preparing the documents, please be sure to clearly describe your speciﬁc goal, give well-deﬁned and eﬀective

Cambridge University

Application

Explanatory sessions will be held to provide detailed information about each program to eligible students. Please be sure to participate

Prof. Kenichi Sogain the explanatory sessions for programs that you are interested in.

Graduated from the Masterʼs Program,
Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University in 1989

● Application screening is based on the submitted documents and interviews by the John Mung Program Selection Committee.

Department of Engineering

Selection

Why study at Oxford?

At the University of Cambridge, our goal is to follow in the

Global Reputation

the mysteries of the scientiﬁc and natural worlds. The motto of

The University of Oxford is one of the oldest and most prestigious
universities in the world with an unparalleled academic
reputation.

Unique study environment

footsteps of great men such as Newton and Darwin, and unlock
the university is, in Latin,

Challenging oneʼs boundaries and building new knowledge
through hard work and imagination is a shared pursuit around

Quality of Teaching

short-term research programs at the University of Cambridge,

Your course will prove both academically challenging andintellectually rewarding.

researchers. I hope that through such opportunities, young

Personal Attention
Small study groups guarantee a high degree of personal
attention.

Last year one student from Kyoto University engaged insharing their knowledge with the universityʼs students andJapanese students will gain an awareness of how people inother countries think, and that we can explore further new
areas of knowledge together.

all academic records from undergraduate school to the current date are evaluated, students should endeavor to maintain good gradesfrom their ﬁrst year.

Result noticeplace, we gain enlightenment and precious knowledge.”

the world.

Access some of the ﬁnest library and study facilities in the world.

Please be fully prepared to give a speech and answer questions in English. Some host universities may conduct interviews via Skype. As● Notiﬁcation of selection results.

: “From this

Living and studying in one of Oxfordʼs oldest colleges gives you achance to sample life as an Oxford student.

Modern Study Facilities

research plans, explain the reasons you wish to study at the host institution, and endeavor to convey your enthusiasm.

● Explanatory session● Submit the necessary documents

Preparation
for studying
abroadPlease allow time in your schedule to complete the procedures for obtaining a visa and taking out appropriate travel insurance.

● Orientation session

Please be sure to participate in the orientation session. During the orientation session, students will complete necessary procedures andwill be provided with important information, such as information from the host universities, advice on health management, andinstruction on responding to emergency situations.

Student lifeat the host
university
Returnto Japanand submissionof reports● Enjoy a rewarding student life at the host university

Students are expected to dedicate themselves to fulﬁlling their study plans, and also to endeavor to contribute to the host university
while making the most of its resources. You are expected to form good relationships with your peers and build an eﬀective network foryour future.

● Submit a report of your program and participate in the reporting session

Students are required to submit a report of their research results and experience at the host university. The submitted report will be usedin considering the improvement and continuation of the program. You may be requested to give a presentation about your experience
to applicants at the explanatory session in the following year, so you are urged to make the most of your study-abroad experience sothat you can encourage and inspire them.

Kyoto University Education Promotion and Student Support Department International Education and Student Mobility Division

Yoshida Honmachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501 TEL : +81-(0)75-753-2561
E-Mail : john-mung@mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp HomePage : http://www.john-man.rp.kyoto-u.ac.jp/student/index.html

As part of the John Mung Program, the Overseas Visit
Program for Students seeks to cultivate advanced
expertise, international competence, and a highdegree of ambition by giving students the opportunity
to study at leading overseas universities and pursue
their interests in some of the highest-level study andresearch environments in the world.