Master’s Courses in Agriculture

(Shizuoka Univ.) ◆Biological and Environmental

Science ◆Applied Biological Chemistry ◆Environment and Forest

Resources Science ◆Development of Agriculture

Business Entrepreneur *Classes are taught in English

Doctor’s Courses in Agricultural Science

(UGSAS-GU) ◆Plant Production & Management ◆Animal Resources Production ◆Agricultural & Environmental Engineering ◆Management of Biological Environment ◆Utilization of Biological Resources ◆Smart Material Science ◆Regulation of Biological Functions

*Required credits for completion can be obtained by classes taught in English

University of Dhaka Assam University / Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati Andalas University / Bogor Agricultural University / Gadjah Mada University Sebelas Maret University / University of Lampung Chulalongkorn University / Kasetsart University Hanoi University of Science and Technology

Bangladesh: India: Indonesia: Thailand: Vietnam:

Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship for Students from South Asia 2015

GIFU UNIVERSITY SHIZUOKA UNIVESITY

UGSAS-GU Fostering Leadership in Agricultural Science and Biotechnology Program

This program aims at fostering students as high level professionals who comprehend environmental issues and food issues in South Asia, where economic development continues rapidly, with a broad perspective, and are capable of identifying and solving problems.

Course and Number of Students Accepted Master's and Doctor’s Degrees Course (5-year consistent curriculum): 2 students / Year

Doctor’s Degree Course (3-year curriculum): 4 students / Year

Master’s Courses in Applied Biological Sciences

(Gifu Univ.) ◆Molecular Life Science ◆Life Science for Food ◆Plant Production ◆Animal Science ◆Field Ecology ◆Ecological &

Environmental Management *Classes are taught in English

Who Can Apply Five-year Master's and Doctor’s Degrees Course is offered to students who have obtained / are expected to obtain a Bachelor’s degree at the below listed universities. Three-year Doctor’s Degree Course is offered to students who have obtained / are expected to obtain a Master’s degree at the below listed universities.

Master’s Courses in Agriculture (Shizuoka Univ.) Biological and Environmental Science / Applied Biological Chemistry Environment and Forest Resources Science / Development of Agriculture Business Entrepreneur

(Classes are taught in English)

Financial Assistance

Monthly Allowance Approx. 144,000 yen (Master’s course) Approx. 145,000 yen (Doctor’s course) *Amounts are subject to change depending on the annual budget of each year

Examination / Admission / Tuition Fees Free

Round Trip Tickets Provided

Selection Process

Deadline for Submission of Complete Documents

20 March, 2015

Notice of Results: 30 March, 2015

Selected Applicants

Entrance Examination of Respective Courses: Designated Date Successful Applicants

Matriculation: All Courses Start in October 2015

Contact

Doctor’s Course The United Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Gifu University (UGSAS-GU)

Master’s Course Graduate School of Integrated Science and Technology, Shizuoka University

Master’s Course Graduate School of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University

Administrative Office The United Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Gifu University renno@gifu-u.ac.jp http://www1.gifu-u.ac.jp/~rendai/eng/

Decision on acceptance or rejection will be made based on screening of documents submitted by the applicant.