Prospective Students

JICA ABE Initiative

※The information in this page is about 2024 admission. For the latest admission information from AY2025, please inquire JICA or the division in charge of the program written below.

  • Enrollment
    Fall (September)

  • Number of Students Admitted
    Several

  • Types of Programs
    Research Student in Non-degree programs (eligible to enroll in a master's program only)

  • Application Period
    Early March to early April

Overview

The ABE Initiative, or African Business Education Initiative for Youth, is conducted by JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency), to support young professionals who can "navigate" and contribute to the development of industries in Africa. This program offers opportunities for young, eligible African men and women to study master's courses at Japanese universities as international students and to experience internships at Japanese enterprises. The program information is partially referred from JICA website.

Officially dispatched students of the program will enroll at Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) as research students in Non-degree programs starting in September. Participants who pass the entrance examination for April of the following year will be eligible to enroll in Tokyo Tech's master's degree program. Those who do not pass the entrance examination must return to their home countries.

Standard Timetable for Tokyo Tech (Example: Enrollment in September 2024)

  1. 1. September 2024 – March 2025 (Research Students, 6 months)
  2. 2. April 2025 – March 2027 (Master's students only, 2 years)
  3. 3. Participants are expected to participate in internships during their stay in Japan (e.g., summer break, after graduation, etc.)

Intended for those who seek

To complete a master's degree program (2 years) after completing the Research Student in Non-degree programs (6 months)

NOTE: Before applying for this program, applicants must first pass a selection procedure at the JICA office of their home country. Please refer to the Application Guide for more details.

  • Financial support that covers tuition, airfare, stipend, etc. provided by JICA
  • A graduate degree program that contributes to the development of Africa through research at Tokyo Tech

Applications are now closed

JICA ABE Initiative, commencing in September 2024

Application and Admissions Schedule

Enrollment Date

Late September 2024 (to be announced)

Number of Students
to be Admitted

Several

Types of Programs

Research Student in Non-degree programs (eligible to enroll in a master's program only)

Application Period

March 1 – April 1, 2024

List of Faculty

Please refer to the List of Faculty for departments and faculties that accept students under this scholarship program

School of Materials and Chemical Technology

List of Faculty

School of Life Science and Engineering

List of Faculty

※The Application Guide in this page is about 2024 admission. For the latest admission information from AY2025, please inquire JICA or the division in charge of the program written below.

Downloaded Application Formats

File Name

Who must submit

Check sheet and Questionnaire (Form 1)

Applicant

Application Form (Form 2)

Applicant

Research plan or Research Status sheet (Form 3)

Applicant

Evaluation Sheet with a Recommendation Letter from a Supervisor, Head of Department, etc. of the last unifersity attended to verify the potential of applicant (Form 4)

Referee

Application Procedures

Please follow the steps below to apply.

1. Selection procedure at the JICA office of one’s home country (through November)
Applicants are required to submit necessary documents to a JICA overseas office and go through the selection process.

2. Matching procedure at Tokyo Tech (from mid-December to early January)
The applicants who pass the first step can proceed to the "matching" procedure at Tokyo Tech. Applicants who select Tokyo Tech as their first choice must find their prospective academic supervisor.

3. Applying for Tokyo Tech (early March to early April)
At this step, final candidates are required to officially apply to Tokyo Tech by submitting their completed application documents.

Scholarship

JICA students will be provided a monthly stipend of JPY 146,000 (as a Research Student). This stipend is subject to change as specified by the regulations of JICA.

After Being Admitted

For more information