Study in Japan for
Africa Newsletter
Vol.9
December 2023

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How to prepare for successful application
documents for graduate school applications
How can you improve the quality of your application documents to increase your chanceof getting an admission offer from a graduate school in Japan?
Here are some tips that Professor Norifumi Miyokawa, Director of the International
Recruitment Office of Hokkaido University shared with us:
1. Carefully follow guidelines: Read carefully and adhere to application guidelines,
tailoring your documents to each institution's requirements.
2. Meet the deadlines: Start preparation early to meet application and admission
deadlines. Bear in mind that deadlines are strict, and there is no room fornegotiation. Dedicate ample time to develop and gather necessary documents.
3. Craft a specific statement of purpose: Ensure your application's statement ofpurpose is focused on your skills, potential, and interest in a specific program at aparticular institution. Avoid vague and unfocused language.
4. Ensure accuracy in details: Provide precise information, avoiding discrepancies infigures like date of birth, year of graduation, and bibliographic details. Inaccuracies
diminish competitiveness.
5. Complete application forms: Avoid leaving the application form incomplete or withlarge blank spaces. Incompleteness suggests a lack of enthusiasm and readiness forgraduate studies.
6. Edit and proofread: Before submission, thoroughly edit and proofread your forms
and statement essays. Seek input from others for improvements.
7. Polite communication is key: Understand that the selection process begins withyour initial contact with a university. Be polite in communications, not just withpotential supervisors but also with admission officers. Arrogance can hindersuccess.

Wishing you the best of luck in your upcoming applications for graduate studies inJapan.
*Hokkaido University International Recruitment Office email address: future.grad@oia.hokudai.ac.jp

Introduction to Schools
and Programmes
Learn about the World, learn about JapanThe International University of Japan (IUJ) was created in 1982, as Japan’s first graduateschool-only university, by bold leaders with a unique vision representing businesses,
governments, and world organizations. IUJ equips students with interdisciplinary skills inpolitics, economics, and management, as well as historical and cultural perspectives totake on current global issues in their chosen profession. Offering an English-onlycurriculum to students from 70 countries taught by a highly qualified faculty, IUJ boasts
master’s and doctoral degrees in two graduate schools:❖ GSIR - Graduate School of International Relations❖ GSIM - Graduate School of International Management
In recent years, IUJ has committed to human resource development in Africa. ThroughJapanese government scholarships such as JICA's ABE Initiative, and IUJ's own
scholarships, we have accepted many students from Africa. They are enjoying theirstudy abroad experience in Niigata while working hard on their academic work. Thesnow season is coming. Students will have fan a variety of recreational activities such as
skiing, snowboarding, and campus event snow festival.

International University of Japan (IUJ)
Master’s Programs
Application period: 1st Round: 25 January / 2nd Round: 13 February / 3rd Round: 21 March*If you would like to be considered for a full scholarship, please apply in the 1st or 2nd round.
Applicants in the 3rd round are less likely to be considered for a full scholarship.
Contact: admgsir@iuj.ac.jp (GSIR Admissions) / admgsim@iuj.ac.jp(GSIM Admissions)Website: https://www.iuj.ac.jp/

All-English Engineering Degree Program in Kyoto at KUAS
At Kyoto University of Advanced Science (KUAS), over 330 students from more than 40
countries are passionately pursuing their dreams. KUAS students from Sub-SaharanAfrican countries are making the most of the opportunities, learning experiences andopen environment provided by KUAS. One has recently taken 2nd place at the Google
Data Centre Hardware Hackathon! Check out our News & Topics page and studentinterviews for the details.
State-of-the-art technology is essential to providing state-of-the-art education. Taking
this into account, KUAS has constructed a trailblazing program that has the ultimate
goal of equipping our students with the immediate real-world skills needed to performin the modern world of engineering. Specializing in the field of mechanical, electricaland mechatronics technology, the KUAS engineering program offers an “outside-in”
approach that aligns with current industry trends, allowing our students the opportunity
to work with real engineers in Kyoto’s full-fledged and continuously flourishing
manufacturing industry. Upon graduation, KUAS Faculty of Engineering students will beable to smoothly transition into work at world-renowned companies and institutions not
only in Japan, but across the globe.
The Faculty of Engineering focuses on the technology that will help shape our future —ranging from electric vehicles to drones, robots, AI machinery, motor-related solutions,power generation systems and much more. Selected international applicants canreceive up to full scholarships for their academic excellence, so why not open the door
to a new world full of numerous possibilities?

Kyoto University of Advanced Science (KUAS)
Faculty of Engineering (Undergraduate)/Graduate School of Engineering (Masters/PhD)
Application period (September enrollment 2024):
Undergraduate: (Regular entry) 1 December 2023 - 12 January 2024
(Final entry) 5 February 2024 – 8 March 2024
Postgraduate (Pre-application review): 1 December 2023 - 26 January 2024
Contact: admission@kuas.ac.jp (KUAS International Admissions Office)Website: https://www.kuas.ac.jp/en/

Get Bachelor of Business Administration at APU
The College of International Management at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) isaccredited by AACSB, AMBA and PRME (an initiative of United Nations Global Compact). Our
course on Entrepreneurship and Operations Management will cultivate your creativity andinitiative in business ownership and management. This area of study is for students who aspire
to start their own businesses or contribute to the growth and operational effectiveness ofexisting organizations.
APU’s curriculum provides practical with local and global cooperation. While interacting withindustries, students learn to provide solutions to new business trends or challenge its
sustainability through innovations such as managing digital business transformation. You will
deepen your knowledge on business through case and entrepreneurship competitions, productdevelopment projects, internships and alumni networking with people across the globe.
APU’s diverse and inclusive learning environment ensures you unique opportunities to growpersonally and professionally. Join our College of International Management and become aforce of good in your career.

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU)
College of International Management
Application period (September enrollment 2024): 5 October 2023 – 19 March 2024
Scholarships deadlines:
APU Tuition Reduction (last for 4 years of study period): March 19, 2024
AP House Global Community (11 months free on-campus housing to first-year applicants only):
December 20, 2023
Contact: welcome@apu.ac.jp (International Admissions Office)Website: https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/course/apm/

Bachelor’s Program in Global Issues: Study global
issues from interdisciplinary and practical view
Bachelor’s Program in Global Issues (BPGI) at University of Tsukuba is a four-year
degree program conducted in English.
The objectives of the program shall be to cultivate human resources who will acquire
broad basic knowledge beyond the disciplines for gaining an overall perspective ofglobal issues, who will enthusiastically seek on their own information and technology

beyond their particular fields to resolve problems related to human beings and theenvironment, and who are capable of making decisions on optimal solutions fromamong many options.
Many original Problem/Project Based Learning (PBL) courses are in store to build thestudents’ strength to think for themselves and find their solution to global issues.
Courses reinforcing their area of specialization can also be taken depending on theirinterest.

University of Tsukuba（BPGI）

Bachelor’s Program in Global Issues

Application period (October enrollment 2024): 1 March from 12 pm to 22 March until 5 pm (JST, UTC+9)
Contact: bpgi-office@un.tsukuba.ac.jp (Bachelor’s Program in Global Issues Office)Website: https://bpgi.tsukuba.ac.jp/

Find your future in Business, Economics, Politics,
Psychology and more at iCLAThe International College of Liberal Arts (iCLA) at Yamanashi Gakuin University is afour- year, American style liberal arts college where the primary language of instruction
is English. Students can choose from a wide array of courses as part of an innovative
curriculum which leads to a bachelor’s degree in International Liberal Arts with majors
in Global Business and Economics, Interdisciplinary Arts, Japan Studies, PoliticalScience, and Psychology

Students can also choose from a wide variety of elective courses in Data Science,
Japanese Language, and Sociology.
Located just 90 minutes west of Tokyo, iCLA combines a multi-cultural learning
environment with a beautifully traditional Japanese setting in the shadow of Mt Fuji.
iCLA offers students the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the very essenceof Japanese culture, whilst acquiring a contemporary and globally relevant education at
our state of the art facilities. iCLA offers a tuition reduction scholarship, for full details
please see here.

Yamanashi Gakuin University
International College of Liberal Arts (iCLA)
Application period (September enrollment 2024): Till 15 April 2024
* Application for April 2025 intake will open on 1 April 2024.
Contact: i.admission@c2c.ac.jp (YGU Admission Office)Websites: https://www.icla.ygu.ac.jp/en/

Scholarships
Ashinaga Africa Initiative (AAI) offers full financial
support for undergraduate studies
Ashinaga is a Japanese foundation headquartered in Tokyo. We provide financial
support and emotional care to young people around the world who have lost either one
or both parents.
The Ashinaga Africa Initiative (AAI) is an international leadership programme thatcultivates the next generation of leaders to contribute to the development of subSaharan Africa.
The Ashinaga Africa Initiative provides access to full financial support to study at auniversity abroad, including tuition, room, travel costs and other necessary fees.
Applications are open until 19 January 2024.

Eligibility
Have lost one or both parents.
Are citizens of one of the 49 sub-Saharan countries.
Have completed 3 years of high school with an excellent academic record, andconsistently placed in the top 10% of their class.
Are committed to returning to sub-Saharan Africa and using their professional path
to contribute to its socio-economic progress.
Are able and willing to spend a gap year to complete the full-time Ashinaga Preparation Year
Curriculum

Ashinaga Africa Initiative (AAI)
Online application form: Click here.
Applicant Handbook answers all key questions about the application
Contact: admissions.en@ashinaga.org

Since 2014, Study in Japan Global Network Project for Sub-Saharan Africa has been implemented
by Hokkaido University, commissioned by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science andTechnology (MEXT-Japan). This project, shortly called "Study in Japan for Africa," intends to assist
talented prospective students from Africa in realizing their dream to study in Japan by providing
information, consultations, and advice.
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