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1. All course lectures are provided in English
2. Research guidance is provided by “Joint supervisors” in both Institutions.
3. Tuition fee for the first semester in the first year is waived.
As for the students who achieved excellent results, tuition fee (For 3 years, completion term)is exemptedon the basis of the determination of the results in each semester.

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1. Examination in UGSASThe First Admission: July 10, 2023
The Second Admission: February 5, 20242. Examination in Joint PhD Program (JPD)
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The UGSAS, GU will support you with about 60,000
JPY per month. Note that any student who monthly
receives other scholarships or funds of 100,000 JPY or
over in total are not eligible to this support.

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Airfares, Housing Rent, and Insurances
cannot be supported.

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The First Admission

Application Download at
http://www.ugsas.gifu-u.ac.jp/eng/examinee/
renno@gifu-u.ac.jp

The Second Admission

JapanInternational Joint PhD Programin Food Science & TechnologyIndiaInformation Brochure

1. Program Overview
The International Joint PhD Program (JPD Program) in the area of research and development in food andrelated industries aims to (1) nurture human resources who have mastered the fundamental knowledge andskills of food science and technology and acquired the skills in design thinking as well as (2) develop a global
mindset (adaptation to different cultures and cooperation with global partners). The Program is structured tofoster leaders in food and related industries in the North-eastern region of India as well as the Tokai-region ofJapan, and contribute to identifying solutions for sustainable society, enabling optimal utilization of the resourcesin both regions, and benefiting both regions.
2. Institutional Excellence
IIT Guwahati (http://www.iitg.ac.in)Established by the Government of India in 1994, the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG) is a
reputed public institution of national importance. The institution offers postgraduate degrees in various
disciplines of science and engineering/technology. The young, vibrant and dynamic faculty of the instituteare highly oriented towards inter-disciplinary research in various fields of science and engineering. Within ashort span of 20 years, the institute became a reputed research and academic institution par excellence tooffer highly skilled technical education. As per the National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) of MHRD,Government of India, among all institutions in India, IIT Guwahati retained its 7th position in the category ofengineering.
Gifu University, Japan (https://www.gifu-u.ac.jp)
Established in 1949, Gifu University is a national university in Japan and offers undergraduate andpostgraduate degrees in education, regional studies, medicine, engineering and applied biological sciences.
Gifu University is located in Central Japan, between Tokyo and Kyoto, and has excellent international
accessibility. Presently, Gifu University has several hundred foreign students and especially from various
South-east Asian countries such as China, Bangladesh and India. With the central motto of ‘Learning,Exploring and Contributing”, Gifu University strives to become a leading global university and with aims toproduce globally-minded graduates that can conduct productive research and train future talented humanresources. The United Graduate School of Agricultural Science (UGSAS) was established in 1991 and strives
to impart highest quality education and research in agricultural sciences with due consideration to applicationin the biological-resources-related industries and to benefit mankind.
3.
Curriculum Overview
Joint Degree awarded: Doctor of Philosophy
Capacity: The total number of students per academic year will be two (02)Curriculum Constitution
In this program, a doctoral curriculum shall be prepared with a focus on dissertation work. The standard
period of this program is three (03) years. The student shall stay in Partner institution(IITG) for a period ofsix (06) months to one (01) year. The Supervisors from Home (GU) and Partner (IITG) Institutions shalljointly supervise the student.
 Eligibility and Admission
Any student meeting all followings;
1. Who was conferred a Master’s degree or has prospects for the degree.
2. Who is proficient in English; TOEFL iBT: 80+, TOEIC: 730+, IELTS: 6.0+
3. Applicants must have the nationality of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan and India.

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5. Benefits All course lectures in English.
 Research guidance by “Joint supervisors” in both Institutions.
 Enhanced Placement and Research Opportunities in Japan, India and abroad Training and expertise in the state-of-the-art research facilities available for food characterization,
processing, and engineering studies at IITG and Gifu-U, Japan to foster Translational FST research.
 Adequate training and learning in cross-cultural environment.
6. Financial Assistance Tuition fee (267,900 yen ) for the first semester in the first year is waived. Subsequently, waiver for students
will only apply to every semester to students who demonstrate excellent study results for up to 3 years(completion term).
*The tuition fees indicated above are the estimated amount. In the event that the fees are revised, therevised rate will be applied accordingly.
 The UGSAS, GU will support you with about 60,000 JPY per month.
*Note that any student who monthly receives other scholarships or funds of 100,000 JPY or over in total
are not eligible to this support.
Note: Travel and Other Expenses; Airfares, Housing Rent, and Insurances cannot be supported.