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JASSO / Japan Student Services Organization·Japan

JASSO Student Exchange Support Program (Scholarship for Study in Japan under Agreement)

Partially FundedExchange / Non-Degree1–12 monthsVia enrolled university

The JASSO Student Exchange Support Program funds international exchange students who come to Japan under bilateral university agreements, providing ¥80,000/month for up to 1 year to support short-term academic exchanges.

Popular Participating Universities

University of TokyoUniversity of Tokyo
Kyoto UniversityKyoto University
Osaka UniversityOsaka University
Tohoku UniversityTohoku University
Tokyo Institute of TechnologyTokyo Institute of Technology

Quick info

Application status

Via enrolled university

DAAD deadlines vary per program. Check the official site for the current intake window.

Japan
Exchange / Non-Degree
1–12 months
All disciplines
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Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.

What you get

  • ¥80,000/month for the duration of the exchange (8 days to 1 year)
Monthly: ¥80,000/month

Requirements

First degree: Not required
Professional experience: not specified

Detailed requirements

  • - Must be enrolled at a higher education institution with a student exchange agreement with a Japanese university
  • - Participating in an inbound short-term exchange program (8 days to 1 year)
  • - Cannot participate solely for language courses — must be a degree program exchange
  • - Good academic performance and character at home institution
  • - Unable to finance the exchange solely at own expense (financial need)
  • - Will return to home institution to continue studies and obtain degree after exchange
  • - Total monthly allowance from all scholarships must not exceed ¥80,000
  • - Must be able to obtain a Student status of residence (or any status for exchanges ≤90 days)

Who can apply

International university students whose home institution has a student exchange agreement with a Japanese host university, participating in short-term academic exchange programs in Japan.

Fields of study

All disciplines

Application window

Via enrolled university

Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025–2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.

Important dates

Program duration: 8 days to 1 year
Must return to home institution after program to continue degree
Monthly allowance: ¥80,000
Available to countries with diplomatic relations with Japan (including Taiwan and Palestine)

How to apply

  1. 1Check if your Indonesian university has a student exchange agreement with a Japanese university
  2. 2Apply through your home university's international exchange office
  3. 3Your home university nominates eligible students to the Japanese host university
  4. 4The Japanese host university coordinates with JASSO for scholarship disbursement
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