九州大学交换生项目解析

　　九州大学是日本的一所一流大学，除了常规的本科、硕士、博士入学，九州大学还有夏季课程和短期交换生项目。Japan in Today’s World(当今世界的日本)是九州大学的一个交换生合作项目，和国内好几所高校都有合作。项目具体情况如何呢?和留学群来看看吧!

　　一、qualificaiton

　　1.You are eligible for JTW if you are:

　　are enrolled in an accredited undergraduate degree program outside Japan;

　　will have completed at least one academic year of college before starting at JTW;

　　have a strong academic record (successful applicants usually have a GPA of 3.2 or higher);

　　have the necessary English proficiency—non-native speakers must achieve a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (PBT) or 213 (CBT), 79(IBT), or IELTS 6.0.

　　申请资格

　　1、满足以下条件，可以申请“当今世界的日本”项目：

　　在日本以外的认证本科学位项目注册;

　　开始学习“当今世界的日本”之前至少完成一年的学院阶段学习;

　　有优秀的学术记录(成功申请的学生a GPA一般在3.2以上);

　　掌握一定的英语能力——母语不是英语的学生纸质版托福成绩不低于550分，计算机版托福不低于213分，互联网版托福不低于79分，雅思成绩6.0.

　　2.Can I apply if I am a postgraduate?

　　Postgraduate students may apply, but should bear in mind that JTW is designed for undergraduates. Kyushu University offers other programs conducted in English and specially designed for postgraduates.

　　2、研究生是否可以申请

　　研究生可以申请，不过“当今世界的日本”是针对本科生的。九州大学提供有其他专门针对研究生的英语教学项目。

　　3.Other short-term programs at Kyushu University

　　Postgraduate students may apply, If you are an undergraduate student majoring in Japanese Studies and are ready to take classes offered in Japanese at Kyushu University after completing basic Japanese language courses, you have another short-term program option, the Japanese Language and Culture Course. For details of the program, please visit: but should bear in mind that JTW is designed for undergraduates. Kyushu University offers other programs conducted in English and specially designed for postgraduates.

　　Asia in Today’s World (ATW), ATW is a 7-week summer program for undergraduate and graduate students from abroad. Courses are offered in Japanese language and area studies, and held between late June and early August.

　　ASEAN in Today’s World (AsTW) ,AsTW is a 2-week international program focused on ASEAN studies and Asian languages & cultures, and is designed for university students from around the world. Kyushu University (Japan) and Mahidol University (Thailand), two of most prestigious universities in Asia, have co-organized the program with the strong support from the ASEAN Secretariat. The medium of instruction is English.

　　3、九州大学其他短期项目

　　研究生可以申请，如果你的本科学的是日本研究，并且在完成基本日语课程之后准备学习日语课程，你可以选择另一个短期学习项目——日本语言与文化课。项目详情请访问项目网站，不过“当今世界的日本”是针对本科生的。九州大学提供有其他专门针对研究生的英语教学项目。

　　“当今世界的亚洲”：该项目是针对国外本科生和研究生的为期七周的暑期项目。课程用日语教学。开课时间为七月下旬到八月中旬。

　　“当今世界的东盟”：该项目是一个为期两周的国际项目，重点是东盟研究和亚洲语言文化。该项目针对世界各地的大学生。九州大学和泰国 Mahidol 大学(均为亚洲颇具盛名的大学)共同推出该项目，有东盟秘书处的强有力的支持。该项目的教学语言为英语。

　　二、Application Guide

　　1.official academic transcript

　　This must be an original (not a copy)

　　2.two letters of recommendation

　　Both must be written by your superviser at your present university

　　Only one may be written by a language instructor (because we need to assess your overall academic ability, not just your language skills!)

　　3.one essay

　　length should be 800 to 1,000 words

　　title: ‘Why JTW is for me’

　　4.project proposal for independent study

　　申请指南

　　1.官方成绩单

　　成绩单必须是原件，不接受复印件。

　　2.两份推荐信

　　均需由学生当前所在大学的指导老师来写

　　只有一封可以由语言指导老师写(因为九州大学要评估的是学生的综合学习能力，而不是语言技能)

　　3.一篇essay

　　长度在800到1000个单词

　　标题为‘Why JTW is for me’

　　4.独立学习项目计划

　　5.Project Proposal for Advanced Laboratory Research (if you are choosing an ALR)

　　length: one side of A4 paper. Any sheet of A4 paper will do.

　　content: title, objective, methodology, some indication of possible source material (books, interviews etc), and potential significance,

　　Don’t worry if you do not yet know your supervisor’s name. Your project proposal will help us to find a supervisor for you in time for your arrival in Japan.

　　Don’t worry about making these decisions so early. There will be some flexibility to allow you to adjust your project plans in time for your arrival in Japan if necessary

　　To view a list of JTW students’ project titles over the last five years. This is just to give you an idea of the range of topics we can provide supervision for at Kyushu University. Don’t be put off a theme just because someone has done it already. Your own contribution will probably be unique!

　　5.高级实验室研究项目计划(如果选的是 ALR)

　　长度：一页A4纸。A4纸即可。

　　目录：标题、目标、方法、参考资料(书籍、访谈等)、课题潜在意义。

　　如果你还不知道指导老师的名字，不用担心。你的项目计划会帮助学校在你抵达日本的时候及时找到指导老师。

　　不用担心早做决定。到达日本之后，必要的情况下，可以及时调整项目计划。

　　去看看过去五年里“当今世界的日本”的学生项目标题。这有利于你知道学校有哪些课题可以选。不要因为已经有人写过而放弃某个课题。每个人的贡献都可能是独特的。

　　6.Language proficiency certificate (TOEFL score (copy) for Non-native English speakers only)

　　7.And finally….

　　Your application will be reviewed by the JTW selection committee

　　Please bear in mind when you are preparing your application that competition for places on the JTW Program is intense, so make sure to fill out the form with care and to give due thought to your essay and project proposal. It is definitely worth bearing in mind our selection criteria. These are:

　　1) personality

　　2) motivation for studying in Kyushu

　　3) academic credentials (as a rule, successful JTW applicants have a GPA score of 3.2 at least)

　　6、语言熟练证书(托福成绩复印件——只适用于母语不是英语的学生)

　　7、申请将由项目的筛选委员会来审核。

　　准备申请的时候记住，项目的名额竞争激烈，因此要认真填写申请，对essay和项目计划仔细推敲。牢记项目的筛选标准。标准如下：

　　1)个性

　　2)在九州大学的学习动机

　　3)学术资格证书(成功申请“当今世界的日本”的学生GPA不低于3.2)

　　三、Guide for successful applicants (Visas etc.)

　　针对申请成功的学生的指南(签证等)

　　1. Visa Application

　　Once you receive notice from us that your application has been approved by the JTW Selection Committee, it is time to start thinking of making preparations for your arrival in Japan. Kyudai’s International Student & Researcher Support Center (ISRC) will help you apply for a student visa, reserve a dormitory room, and arrange pick-up service at the airport. This is all done online. Look for email from the Center, informing you about how to proceed. You will be given a website address, log-in ID, and password. You need to complete the application online with your ID and password.

　　You will receive from us, by early September(for Semester1) or by early March (for Semester 2), your Certificate of Eligibility. With this in hand, you should apply directly and immediately for a “college student” visa at the Japanese embassy or consulate that serves the area where you live. Although it takes a number of weeks for us to obtain and send to you the Certificate of Eligibility, it requires only a couple of days to obtain the visa. But you should not delay in applying. Of course you will need also to present your valid passport and several passport photos when applying for the visa. We suggest you contact the embassy or consulate in early September or in early March to inquire about visa application procedures and fees, as these will vary from country to country.

　　Also, It will be very important for us to know how to contact you, particularly via email, should the need arise, in the weeks just before your departure, so please be sure to tell us if the email and home addresses you from your original JTW application are changed.

　　1.签证申请

　　一旦你收到项目筛选委员会的批准通知，你就可以开始考虑为去日本做准备了。九州大学国际学生与研究员支持中心负责帮助你申请签证、预留住宿和机场接送。这些都在线上完成。去看看支持中心的邮箱，了解如何进行。你还会收到网站地址、登陆账号和密码。需要使用账号和密码完成申请。你将在九月上旬(第一学期)或三月上旬(第二学期)之前收到来自学校的资格证书。持有证书，你应当立即直接到自己国家的日本使馆或领事馆申请college student(学院学生)签证。尽管学校需要许多个星期才能拿到资格证书并发送给你，但拿到签证只需几天时间。不过要及时申请，不要推迟。当然，申请签证的时候也需要出示有效护照和护照照片。学校建议你在九月上旬或三月上旬咨询日本驻华使馆或领事馆，了解申请流程和费用。

　　此外，学校需要知道你的联系方式，特别是在你出国前的几周。因此如果住址有变，记得告诉学校。

　　2.Date of arrival

　　You are expected to arrive in Fukuoka on the end of September (students arriving for Semester 1), or on the end of March (students arriving for Semester 2).

　　Staff of International Student & Researcher Support Center and/or the student tutor assigned to you will meet you at Fukuoka Airport and escort you directly to International House, the residence hall where you will live. You will be given a handbook and schedule for the next few days at that time. We ask, then, that you tell us in a timely way when and how you plan to reach Fukuoka. Your cooperation in this will be most appreciated.

　　2.到达日期

　　对于第一学期入学学生，需要在九月末到达福冈;对于第二学期入学学生，需要在三月末之前到达福冈。

　　国际学生与研究员支持中心的工作人员和(或)你的导师将在福冈机场接你，直接护送你到“国际之家”——你未来的学生宿舍区。届时，你将拿到手册和接下来几天的日程表。然后，学校会要求你及时告诉他们，你计划到达福冈的时间和方式。这时你的合作最会被学校看重。

　　3.Accommodation

　　As a new arrival at Kyushu University, you are guaranteed a furnished room with bathroom. Each room is fitted with a single bed, writing desk, chair, wardrobe, refrigerator, and an air conditioner/heater. Pillows, bed linen, and blankets are not supplied but can be found at reasonable prices locally when you arrive. Shopping for food and other necessities is found conveniently nearby.

　　In addition, internet connectivity is provided in your room, though access is fee-based and contracted with a designated service supplier.

　　3.住宿

　　作为九州大学的新生，你可以住在带家具的有浴室的房间里。每个房间陪有一张单人床、写字台、椅子、衣柜、冰箱和空调(暖气)。枕头、床单和毯子不提供，不过可以在当地以相对便宜的价格买到。住宿附近很方便买到食物和生活必需品。

　　此外，房间提供有网络，不过要付钱，要和制定的服务商签订协议。

　　四、Tuition, Tuition Waivers & Scholarships

　　学费、学费减免和奖学金

　　1.Tuition

　　You will be charged 14,800 yen* (as of 2010) for each registered credit–a total of 177,600 yen (for 12 credits) per semester, payable at the start of the term.

　　2.Tuition waivers

　　You may be exempt from paying tuition, however, if your home university has a student exchange agreement with Kyushu that includes a mutual waiver arrangement and if you are nominated as an exchange studnet by your home university.

　　3.Scholarships

　　If your home university has a student exchange agreement with Kyushu University, you may apply for one of a small number of scholarships funded by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO). You must indicate your interest when you apply for admission to JTW.

　　1.学费

　　根据2010年以来的规定，每个学分 14,800 日元，每个学期总共 177,600 日元(12个学分)。可以在开学的时候支付。

　　2.学费减免

　　不过，如果你自己所在的大学和九州大学有交换生双方学费减免协议，并且你被所在的大学提名为交换生，你可以不用交学费。

　　3.奖学金

　　如果你所在的大学和九州大学有交换生协议，你可以申请日本学生服务机构的一项奖学金。申请奖学金必须在你申请入学“当今世界的日本”项目的时候注明。

　　4.The JASSO award provides:

　　a monthly allowance of 80,000 yen, disbursed during your period of enrollment at JTW;

　　You are eligible to be considered for the JASSO scholarship if:

　　your home university has a formal student exchange agreement with Kyushu University and you are nominated as an exchange student by your home university.

　　you will not be receiving other substantial financial support to study in Japan.

　　Please note that mere eligibility for the JASSO scholarship does not assure the award, and that not all eligible applicants will be granted the scholarship due to limited available funding.

　　4.JASSO奖学金提供有：

　　每月80000日元补贴。补贴在你注册项目期间发放。

　　符合以下条件，你可以申请JASSO奖学金：

　　你所在的大学和九州大学有交换生协议，并且你被所在的大学提名为交换生;

　　你将不会享受在日本学习的其他足额的经济补助;

　　符合资格不保证能拿到该奖学金。由于基金有限，不是所有符合资格的申请人都可以拿到奖学金。

　　五、Partner Institutions

　　Kyushu University has student exchange agreements with many institutions around the world.

　　(*Some of the universities above do not have mutual tuition waiver clause in their agreement with Kyushu University. Please consult your student exchange office for further details.)

　　合作伙伴

　　九州大学和世界各地的许多机构有学生交换协议。

　　某些大学在与九州大学签订的协议中没有双方学费减免条款。具体细节咨询所在大学的交换生办公室。

　　China, PR(9)

　　Chinese University of Hong Kong

　　Fudan University

　　Huazhong University of Science & Technology

　　Jilin University

　　Nanjing University

　　Shanghai Jiaotong University

　　Tsinghua University

　　University of Hong Kong