Niigata University has officially announced the call for applications for its prestigious Graduate Long-term Student Exchange Program 2025-2026. This program, a part of the G-DORM Project, is a collaboration between Niigata University and four esteemed universities from Mekong countries: Royal University of Phnom Penh (Cambodia), National University of Laos (Laos), Chulalongkorn University (Thailand), and Hanoi University of Science and Technology (Vietnam).
This fully immersive one-year exchange program will run from September 22, 2025, to September 19, 2026, with opportunities for students to engage in interdisciplinary research, academic coursework, and industry-related internships in Japan.
Scholarship Benefits
The Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) will offer financial assistance to selected students. Up to six students from the participating universities will be awarded a monthly stipend of up to 80,000 JPY (approx. $540 USD) to cover essential living expenses for up to 12 months.
Who Can Apply?
The program is open to graduate students from partner universities who meet the following criteria:
- Must be enrolled in a Master’s or Doctoral program at their home university throughout the exchange.
- Must have an academic performance score of at least 2.30 points (calculated using the JASSO scholarship formula).
- Must demonstrate strong English proficiency (reading, writing, speaking, and listening).
- Must be in good physical and mental health.
- Must be able to obtain a passport and visa independently.
- Must have a positive attitude towards academic collaboration and cultural exchange.
- Must obtain parental or guarantor consent for program participation.
Academic & Research Activities
The program features a structured academic curriculum including:
- Group Work (GW) Internships: Project-based learning at industrial companies in Niigata.
- Lab Work (Study-Project-Research): Research aligned with the student’s field of specialization.
- Specialized Lectures: Courses related to major subjects, Japanese language, and cross-cultural studies.
- Certificate upon Completion: Students will receive an official certificate from Niigata University.
How to Apply?
Students must complete the following steps:
- Pre-register by April 13, 2025: Application Form as per notice https://www.hust.edu.vn/en/cooperation/scholarship/call-for-application-graduate-long-term-student-exchange-program-2025-2026-in-niigata-japan-651414.html.
- If shortlisted, submit full application documents by April 20, 2025 to Ms. Mai Chi, Dept. of Partnership and Engagement, Hanoi University of Science and Technology (Room 212-C1, email: [email protected]).
- Shortlisted candidates will be notified by April 15, 2025.
Application Deadline
- Pre-registration deadline: April 13, 2025
- Full document submission deadline (for shortlisted candidates): April 20, 2025
- Final notification of selection: April 15, 2025.