Fall, 2024 Call for Applications: UEC International Special Program（Announcement for Self-financed International Students and Japanese Students）
1. Outline
The UEC International Special Program ((MICH[1] , AiQuSci[2] , SESS[3] ,GECHA[4] ))
is an international cooperative educational program. In this program, MEXT scholarship students, self-financed international students, and Japanese students will learn together and from each other, and deepen mutual understanding.
Refer to the Handbook (TENTATIVE. Only accessible from your UEC google account) for detailed information of this program.
If you are already participating in this program, you do not need to apply via the google forms below.
What is the UEC International Special Program ((MICH,AiQuSci,SESS,GECHA ))?
MICH,AiQuSci,SESS,GECHA are the MEXT* Scholarship Special Programs that recruit MEXT scholarship students from overseas. These programs offer cooperative educational programs for MEXT scholarship students, self-financed international students, and Japanese students at UEC. We call this international cooperative educational program conducted at UEC, the UEC International Special Program (MICH,AiQuSci,SESS,GECHA)
(hereinafter called “Special Program”)
*MEXT: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan
Why should I join the Special Program?
The Special Program offers many opportunities to study together with other students from various backgrounds. Take advantage of the chance to learn from peers who have different language and culture, and develop a global network!
Strongly recommended for someone who wants to:
-make friends with Japanese and international students
-boost language skills through activities with a language partner
-connect to global community and work on a global stage
Expected roles
In principle, Japanese students and MEXT scholarship students or self-financed international students are paired up/grouped to participate in the following activities. The students are expected:
-To become a language partner and provide support for the acquisition of Japanese, English, or other second languages.
-To become friends with their language partner.
-To participate in classes and events designated by this Special Program with their language partner as much as possible.
-To expand the network of Japanese and international students beyond the language partnership by getting to know the language partner’s acquaintances and communities.
2. Participation and Completion of the Special Program
Self-financed international students and Japanese students may participate the Special Program for one semester, one year, or until graduation.
A certificate of participation in the Special Program will be issued at the end of each semester if the requirements for participation are met. If you fulfill the requirements for completion of the Special Program on your graduation, you will receive a certificate of the program completion with together your graduation certificate.
3. Special Program Participation Benefits
Special Award
Privately financed international students and Japanese students can receive a special award of 20,000 JPY each semester as a reward for your contributions, especially as a language partner.
Conditions will apply to the above benefits. Refer the Handbook for detailed information.
4. Applying for the Program
Eligibility
1. You must be either:
-Graduate student
- Undergraduate student
-International Research Student
-JUSST Program Student
2. Understand the purpose of this Special Program and agree with it
Recruitment number for Fall semester 2024
About 30 Self-financed International students and 60 Japanese students to join the program from Fall 2024.
Application Deadline
Monday, July 22, 6 p.m. to Friday, August 30, 9 a.m.
※Participants in the first semester of 2024 will be notified separately on how to apply.
Selection and results
The committee will make a selection and the results will be notified in late-September, 2024.
Application procedures and selection
Apply via the Google application form.
Read the Handbook (TENTATIVE. Only accessible from your UEC google account) thoroughly before applying.
Application google form
The Application google form is only accessible from your UEC google account
※Items to be filled out in the Google form. You should prepare it before start filling out the form.
Through participation in this Special Program,
① What do you want to accomplish?
② How can you contribute to UEC's development and this Special Program?
③ Why are you interested in this Special Program?
④ Examples of cross-cultural exchanges you have experienced
⑤ How much you are motivated and interested in learning a foreign language
Please summarize your thoughts and experiences in about 60 - 120 words for each ① to ⑤.
※Language Partner Preference Questionnaire
If you have a specific preference, fill in the respective fields in the Google Form so that we can use it as a reference for pairing.
① Gender
② Japanese Language Proficiency Level
③ Foreign languages other than English
④ Available time for activities
⑤ Number of hours per week
⑥ Other (free description)
UEC International Special Program Application Information Session
Information sessions will be held on the following dates. (A video of the briefing will be made available after the meeting)
Date & Time：Monday, July 22, 2024 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Method: ZOOM online
Check here for ID and password ※TENTATIVE. Only accessible from your UEC google account
For inquiries, please contact
UEC International Student Office
Annotation
[1] 多面的国際連携ハブに資する人材群育成プログラム（Student Development Program for Multifaceted International Collaboration Hub（MICH））（2019年度採択）
学生が情報系のBAIS（Big data、AI、Security に通じる学問体系）と理工系のM/MES（Mechanical/Material Engineering Science）という対比的な学問体系の両方を習得することによりイノベーションに資する人材育成を目指す。
[2] AI と量子科学の融合が創るイノベーティブ人材群～新型コロナ時代のグローバル教育プログラム（Fusion of AI and Quantum Sciences for Developing Innovative Human Resources: Global Education Program in the COVID-19 Era（AiQuSci））（2020年度採択）
MICH で構築した仕組みをベースに、COVID-19 時代の新たな環境下において、『量子科学×AI×社会実装』をコンセプトに多様なAI 人材育成を目指す新時代の教育プログラムである。
[3] 共創進化スマート社会を牽引する高度人材育成プログラム（Leadership Development Program for Self-Evolving Smart Societies（SESS））（2022年度採択）
Society 5.0 の情報系と理工系の分野において多様な専門性を涵養させることにより、共創進化スマート社会を切り拓き、牽引する強靭な人材群の養成を目指す。
[4] エネルギーに関わる世界的課題の解決に資する人材育成プログラム（Human Resource Development Program Facilitating the Resolution of Global Energy Challenges（GECHA））（2023年度採択）
エネルギーに関わる様々な世界的諸課題の解決に主体的に取組み途上国等への社会実装に貢献できる人材を育成すると共に、それを基にした国際人材頭脳ネットワーク(International Brain-Grid)の構築を目指す。
Created: July 3, 2024 / Last modified:July 5, 2024
