Japan Educational Seminar in Indonesia

Global 30The Japan Educational Seminar will be held in Indonesia to introduce degree programs conducted in English to prospective students.

In order to attract more international students to Japan, The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan (MEXT) launched the “Global 30″ Project and has selected 13 universities to be part of this project. Under the Project, students can obtain degrees from prestigious Japanese universities by taking academic programs conducted in English, both in undergraduate and graduate levels.

These selected universities aim to nurture internationally competent individuals by creating an academic environment where overseas and Japanese students can learn from one another and build lasting bonds that will propel them into the international scene.

Note: The universities under the “Global 30″ Project are as follows: Tohoku University, University of Tsukuba, The University of Tokyo, Nagoya University, Kyoto University, Osaka University, Kyushu University, Keio University, Sophia University, Meiji University, Waseda University, Doshisha University, and Ritsumeikan University (13 universities total).

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WPI-AIMR Summer School of Materials Science, Tohoku University, Japan

The 2012 WPI-AIMR Summer School of Materials Science (ASSM2012)
-Advanced Materials to Build a Better Future-
July 23rd to July 29th 2012

WPI-AIMR’s top-class international researchers are adding new dimensions to the burgeoning field of materials science, as well as developing innovative functional materials and devices. The interdisciplinary research vigorously conducted there is based on atomic and molecular control. WPI-AIMR was established at Tohoku University in 2007 under the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)’s World Premier International Research Center Initiative (WPI).

The WPI-AIMR Summer School offers a one-week graduate level summer program focusing on a given theme, such as “Materials Science.” The program was designed to inspire and challenge graduate level students in the fi eld of physics, chemistry, materials science, electrical engineering, precision engineering, mechanical engineering, etc. from all over the world. The program provides young professionals with lectures by world-leading researchers and laboratory courses at WPI-AIMR in accordance with the theme, and all instruction is performed in English.

Morning lecture sessions
AIMR world-leading researchers will give a three-hour lecture (including break time) for four days and teach the fascination of Materials Science.

Afternoon laboratory sessions:

  1. Candidate students will select from 20 research fi elds (laboratories) at the time of application, and they will be separated into 15 groups in advance.
  2. There are two students per group in principle
  3. AIMR researchers will supervise the students in their laboratories for four days.

In addition, ASSM 2012 provides various activities that expose students to the attractiveness of Materials Science and enrich their academic experiences.

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Panasonic Scholarship for Indonesian Students, Japan

Panasonic Corporation (hereinafter “Panasonic”) was established in 1918 when Konosuke Matsushita, the founder, started a small workshop to make an improved attachment plug. Today, Panasonic Group is the most comprehensive electrical and electronic manufacturer in the world. Throughout its corporate history, we at Panasonic have believed that our mission as a manufacturer is to devote ourselves to the progress and development of society and the well-being of people, thereby contributing to the growth of human civilization. Traditionally, Panasonic has a strong conviction that the development of human resources is the most important issue that management has to deal with.

The Panasonic Scholarship Program was established in 1998 in commemoration of the company’s 80th anniversary as a way for the company to express its appreciation to society. Its aim is to provide scholarship opportunities to privately financed students from Asian countries who wish to pursue a master’s course in Japan, to offer financial assistance to foster highly educated experts who can contribute to the development of their countries in the 21st century, and to promote mutual friendship between their home countries and Japan.

Eligibility
A privately financed student from Indonesia, who wishes to pursue a master’s course in Japan, should meet the following requirements:

  1. Nationality:
    Applicants must be citizens of Indonesia
  2. Educational Background etc:
    Applicants must be graduates or pending graduates of universities and have a distinguished academic record and must have completed 16 years of school education or have been accepted as eligible for enrollment at the targeted graduate schools. However, applicants must have completed their bachelor degrees no more than 4 years prior to the date of their arrival in Japan. (with age less than 26 years old in March 2013).
  3. Specialization:
    Applicants must major in any one of the science and technology disciplines. (Mathematics, Natural Science, Engineering, Bio-technology, Agricultural, and IT (Information Technology)
    Note: This excludes medical science, pharmacology and dentistry
  4. Japanese Language Proficiency:
    Applicants must have adequate proficiency and knowledge in the Japanese language not only for studying at master’s level but also for understanding Japanese culture.
  5. Health Conditions:
    Applicants must be medically fit and must be strongly motivated to study in Japan.
  6. Others:
    • Applicants must be interested in and have the desire to contribute to the development of Indonesia and to promote friendship between Indonesia and Japan. .
    • o Applicants must obtain a study visa and arrive in Japan by end of March 2013 to attend the award ceremony to be held at Panasonic Headquarters at the beginning of April 2013.
    • Applicants who are receiving or will receive other scholarships including Japanese Government Scholarships are not eligible for the Panasonic Scholarship.
    • Applicants who are already enrolled at graduate schools in Japan at the time of application are not eligible for the Panasonic Scholarship.

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International Graduate Program for Advanced Science, Tohoku University, Japan

International Graduate Program for Advanced Science 2012
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, TOHOKU UNIVERSITY

Tohoku University was founded in 1907 and is one of the oldest Universities of Japan. The School of Science began its history with the foundation of the University, and the Graduate School of Science started later in 1953. The Graduate School of Science is composed of six departments including Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy, Geophysics, Chemistry, and Earth Sciences. These departments cover the full spectrum of basic natural science. A number of research laboratories, including those on earthquake, planetary science, giant molecule research, belong to the School of Science. In addition, it has close relationship with some highly advanced research institutes at Tohoku University, such as Institute for Materials Research and Research Center for Neutrino Science. According to Thomson Reuters ESI (Essential Science Indicators) 2011 ranking of citations, Physics at Tohoku University is ranked second in Japan and tenth in the world, for example.

IGPAS is a 5-year graduate program combining a 2-year master’s program and a 3-year doctoral program. Each student is affiliated with one of 6 departments: Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy, Geophysics, Chemistry, and Earth Sciences. Each department determines its own curriculum and course requirements. Availability of classes varies depending on the semester and/or departments. Students may consult their supervisor about their research plan each semester before registration.

The master’s program consists of a series of lectures, seminars and thesis research. To complete the program and to be awarded a Master of Science degree, students must fulfill the following requirements under the supervision of an academic advisor: (i) 2 years of enrollment, (ii) completion of 30 or more academic credits, including at least 2 credits from interdisciplinary-study classes and 16 credits from seminars and research. In addition, it is required to (iii) submit a master’s thesis in English and (iv) pass the review and final examination. In regards to (i), however, students who receive approval from their supervisor and department may complete the program in less than the stipulated period of time if approved.

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