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Overseas Study Programs for AY 2011

Mid-term Overseas Study Programs for AY 2011 - Apply Now ! -

The University of Aizu provides Overseas Study Programs for students to study and conduct research overseas for the purpose of fostering excellent human resources capable of great regional contributions with global perspectives and to improve the University's international competitiveness. The University is now inviting applications for participation in the two overseas study programs, as described below. Interested students are encouraged to apply.

1. Program Overview
Research, taking lectures, Language/Culture/Living overseas experience
*Students will be required to arrange training plans and put them into practice independently.
2. The number of student delegates
Approximately two student delegates (To be determined within budget)
3. Eligibility
Any full-time undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at the University is eligible to apply to the program. However, international students are not eligible for application to the program. In addition, application eligibility for fourth-year students is limited to those who plan to enroll in The University of Aizu Graduate School, for second-year students of the Master's Program is limited to those who plan to enroll in the Doctor's Program of the University of Aizu. Third-year students of the Doctoral Program and over are not eligible for application to the program.
4. Period
Departure from Japan: In or After July, 2011
Return to Japan: By the end of March, 2012
*The period of support will be for about three months per student. However, if the period of the study program will last for more than three months, students will be provided with as much support as possible within the budget. In this case, please arrange for a consultation with the CSIP.
5. Host institutions
In principle, a host institution should be chosen from the list of "International Partner Universities" in conjunction with consultation between the applicants and his/her academic supervisor. For students who have been enrolled at the Undergraduate School for three years or less, a faculty member who can be consulted regarding the relevant students' academic abilities and academic grades, etc., or a liaison at the student's preferred host institution can be considered as the students' academic supervisor.
6. Application Procedures
Fill in the application form below, and submit it to the Center for Strategy of International Programs (CSIP) with a recommendation from your academic supervisor.
7. A List of Reports by Students Who Studied Abroad (Reference)
8. Selection Process
  • Screening of applicants based on submitted documents
  • Interview in English: Applicants who pass the preliminary document screening.
  • Final selection results will be notified to applicants by CSIP.
    • 9. Administrative Contact:
    The Center for Strategy of International Programs
    (1st floor of the Research Quadrangles, #127)
    Office hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5:15pm
    On campus extension number: 3159
    Phone: 0242-37-2761
    E-mail：csip@u-aizu.ac.jp