Global Green Innovators Development Program in the Semiconductor Field (GIS Program)

Under a MEXT Inter-University Exchange Project (Europe) grant, Toyohashi University of Technology (TUT) and Institute of Science Tokyo will further expand their partnership and offer a new exchange program for AY 2024-2028. As a joint initiative between TUT and Science Tokyo, the GIS Program offers students the opportunity to study at either institution. Choose the university with the laboratory whose field best matches your own area of research. The program fee is waived regardless of which university you choose. Students are equally eligible to apply for the JASSO scholarship at either university, and all eligible GIS Program applicants are considered equally.
Note that TUT and Science Tokyo follow a separate admission and enrollment process. The guidelines below describe the application process for Science Tokyo. Students interested in participating in the exchange program at TUT should contact its related program office (tut-iuep@office.tut.ac.jp).

GIS Program Overview

Objective
Equip students with advanced semiconductor skills to drive sustainable innovation.
Format
Lab-based research at Science Tokyo
*Students can also take courses at Science Tokyo during the program.
Partners
5 European universities and Integrated Green-niX College (TUT and Science Tokyo)
Key Features
International exchange and research at Science Tokyo

Completion Requirement

To successfully complete the GIS program, participants must:

1.: Conduct research at their host laboratory at Science Tokyo.
2.: Take at least one course related to Integrated Green-niX College offered by Science Tokyo during the program. The course list for the Integrated Green-niX College will be provided at the beginning of each semester.(Participants may take other courses as well)
3.: Complete the “Fundamental Integrated Green-niX 1a” or “Fundamental Integrated Green-niX 1b”course offered by TUT.

Period of Stay

One semester or One year

Application Deadline

Spring Enrollment (starting in April)
December 10 (of the preceding calendar year)
Fall Enrollment (starting in late September)
June 10

Eligibility

Master’s degree students currently enrolled at one of the partner universities listed below:

Partner Universities

University of Stuttgart
Students from the University of Stuttgart are coordinated through their university's International Office. Please contact the International Office to check the application status.
University of Technology of Troyes
Ulm University
The University of Sheffield
The Technical University of Madrid

Language Requirements

Proficiency in English is required. Applicants must submit an official test score report in PDF format from TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, or an equivalent testing body. (Native English speakers are exempt from submitting English test scores.)

Program Fees (Tuition, Enrollment, Application)

Waived

Financial Support

JASSO Scholarship (JPY 80,000 per month)
(GPA requirement: at least 2.3 on a 3.0 scale)

Details and Eligibility

Availability
JASSO scholarship support may become available depending on overall funding allocation and budget availability. Eligible candidates will be notified if slots open.
Restriction on other scholarships
Applicants receiving other scholarships exceeding JPY 80,000 per month (or equivalent) are not eligible to receive this scholarship.