SPACE (Saga University Program for Academic Exchange) is a special program designed
for international students from affiliated universities around the world. It offers a unique
curriculum of Japanese language classes and courses in the students’ major in English and
Japanese. Participating students deepen their knowledge and understanding of their major
field of study, and/or of Japanese society and people, through academic work and
interactions with Japanese students and the local people.
Eligibility
Students who meet the following conditions are eligible to apply.
1) Status
・ The applicants must be enrolled in full-time degree programs at overseas universities
that have concluded a student exchange agreement or memorandum of student exchange
with Saga University or are in the process of concluding such.
・ The student must be enrolled as a full-time student at the home institution throughout
the period of study at Saga University.
・ An applicant for SPACE-E must be an undergraduate student who has completed at least
two years of study at the home institution.
2) Language Proficiency Requirements
SPACE requires exchange students to be proficient in either English or Japanese. SPACE-E:
Minimum Score is as follows; TOEFL ITP 480, IELTS 5.0 (Overall), TOEFL iBT 58, CET 6 425,
TOEIC 700
3. Number of Students Accepted
A total of sixty (60) students will be accepted for SPACE-E and SPACE- J for the academic
year 2018-2019
4. Admissions and Period of Study
Exchange students commence their study either in October or in April.
Duration of study: either one semester or two semesters.
5. Academic Calendar
The academic year at Saga University is divided into spring and fall semesters:
1) 2018 Fall Semester:
| Classes | October 1 to mid February |
| Winter Break | December 26 to January 6 |
| Exams | February 6 to 14 |
| Spring Break | February 15 to early April |
2) 2019 Spring Semester (tentative):
| Classes | early April to late July |
| Exams | late July and early August |
| Summer Break | early August to September 30 |
Application Procedures
Documents Required for Application
(1) SPACE Application Form (photo attached)
(2) One (1) Letter of Recommendation
(3) Academic Transcripts: issued by the student’s home institution
(4) Language Proficiency test results (i.e., TOEFL, IELTS or Japanese Language
Proficiency Test score sheets).
(5) One (1) copy of the Certificate of Enrollment at the Home Institution: issued by
the student’s home institution
(6) Application for Certificate of Eligibility for Status of Residence
(7) Certificate of Health
(8) A bank statement of funds available for supporting the Applicant’s study abroad
(9) A copy of your passport
(10) Portfolio (only applicable to students in Art and Design major)
Up to ten images/photos of your work. If you include moving images, submit data in the format
supported by Windows Media Player or Quick Time Player and within 5 minutes.
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester Admission 2018: April 7, 2018
Where to Apply: Please scan all the documents and send them by e-mail to: oia.fapet@ugm.ac.id
Downloads:
Application for Certificate of Eligibility