Video introducing the University of Yamanashi is now available.
We have posted a video introducing the University of Yamanashi here, so please take a look!
Link : https://www.ciee.yamanashi.ac.jp/en/about_us/1289/
Introducing the Virtual Study Room
Attention, International students!
We are introducing our “Virtual Study Room” which will be open 24/7 until the end of March, 2022.
Basically, it is an online version of G-Philos which can be used for co-creative learning or individual studying without feeling lonely.
To join the “Virtual Study Room”, simply access the following link which takes you to a platform called oVice.
Neither registration nor reservation is necessary.
Please check details at the CNS.
Period: January 24th (Monday) -March 31st (Thursday), 2022
Hours: Available 24 hours a day
Target: Students, faculty and staff of both University of Yamanashi and Yamanashi Prefectural University
※Cameras and microphones are not required to be turned on, however,
you could interact with other participants over the video chat if you decide to do so.
※English Cafe and mini-events which are related to learning English will be held.
Season’s Greetings
Season’s Greetings from Center for International Education & Exchange and Office of International Affairs, University of Yamanashi!
We value the connection with our alumni.
Here’s our latest public relations magazine, “Vine”. Please check out recent University of Yamanashi!
University’ website: https://www.yamanashi.ac.jp/en/
Vine: https://www.yamanashi.ac.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/vol.39.pdf
We hope that the new coronavirus infection will end soon, and look forward to resuming international exchanges and seeing you all again. We wish a very happy new year!
CSC-University of Yamanashi Scholarship
University of Yamanashi (UY) and China Scholarship Council (CSC) jointly provide CSC-UY scholarship to Chinese students who are pursuing a doctoral degree or studying as an exchange student at the doctoral program at UY.
○Call for applications for the 2022 academic year. Please refer to the following application guidelines for your application.
・Application Guidelines for CSC-UY Scholarship
・Application Form for CSC-UY Scholarship (Word)
・Guidelines for submitting List of Research Achievements
○Application deadline: Friday, January 28, 2022 (strict deadline)
○Submission to: International Office (Room B1-222) , kokusai-jimu@ml.yamanashi.ac.jp
Inquiries:
Room 222, Building B1
International Office, University of Yamanashi
4-4-37 Takeda, Kofu City, Yamanashi, 400-8510, Japan
Telephone number +81-55-220-8373/8703
Email kokusai-jimu@ml.yamanashi.ac.jp
For your information :Scholarships for international students
Japanese Government Scholarship for 2022 Teacher Training Program
This is the scholarship program for foreign students to conduct research on school education at Japanese universities under Japanese government (MEXT) scholarship.
Please see the attached file for details.
Course Guide of TEACHER TRAINING STUDENTS PROGRAM 2022
For future international students: “2021 Undergraduate Online School Information Session” is now available on YouTube.
For international students who are considering University of Yamanashi as a candidate to enroll, we have posted a video to introduce the university, focusing on the Faculty of Engineering, the Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences and the support for students. The YouTube video is available throughout December. Please take a look!
YouTube Link:https://youtu.be/wmFGDqAKdgw
(The video is available in Japanese only)
Interview Reports and Videos of Online Language and Culture Program Released
Due to the pandemic of COVID-19, we carried out an online Language and Culture Program to develop English proficiency and experience foreign cultures in February and March, 2021, instead of its on-campus program.
We have released the interview reports and videos of the former program participants.
Please take a look at the website of Center for International Education and Exchange : https://www.ciee.yamanashi.ac.jp/en/study_abroad/62/
We are also planning a summer online program from July to August 2021, and currently looking for participants for this.
【Language and Culture Program in Summer, 2021】
1. English for Medics International Summer Programme, University of Leicester (Japanese Only)
2. English and British Culture Summer Programme, University of Leicester (Japanese Only)
3. English and Culture Program, University of Kentucky (Japanese Only)
4.English and Culture Program, University of Northern Iowa (Japanese Only)
【Inquiry】
B1-222, International Planning Division
Email: yu-study-abroad@ml.yamanashi.ac.jp
TEL:055-220-8703
【Important】 Entry restriction and Classes on May 27th (due to a bomb threat)
University of Yamanashi received a bomb threat implying that the university will be exploded at 12pm on May 27th.
Due to this, nobody will be allowed to enter following places all day on May 27th.
The places are:
Kofu campus
The Institute of Enology and Viticulture
Center for Crystal Science and Technology
Red Brick Museum
Clean Energy Research Center
Fuel Cell Nanomaterials Center
Also, because of this entry restriction, all classes on May 27th (except Clinical practicum and nurse training) will be conducted online or cancelled.
Please take all classes in your house on May 27th. If you cannot use Wi-Fi at your home, please contact instructors.
Clinical practicum and nurse training will be conducted as usual.
Please follow teachers’ instructions.
Please follow the instructions above for your safety and thank you so much for your cooperation.
Handling of garbage and drinking problem
Dear International students,
We have heard the complaints from our neighbors about our way of handling of garbage and drinking problem.
Please make sure to sort out your garbage based on the instruction published by Kofu city and do not disturb your neighbors when you drink alcohol.
Please refer to the following URL:
https://www.ciee.yamanashi.ac.jp/en/support/45/
【Very Important】 all club activities and circle activities will be prohibited
Recently, the infection of coronavirus in Japan has been spread. Due to this situation, The Japanese Government announced a state of emergency for 4 prefectures (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo), which started from April 25th. Also, today, it was found out that 6 students studying on Kofu campus were infected with coronavirus.
Because of this recent situation, all club activities and circle activities will be prohibited to conduct for the time being. Also, please follow the guidelines below/Preventing the spread of infection.
・Please follow basic customs for the prevention: wearing mask, wash your hands, disinfection and keeping physical distancing.
・Please avoid the situations with 3C: 1. Closed spaces with poor ventilation, 2. Crowded places with many people nearby and 3. Close-contact setting such as close-range conversations
・Please avoid making trips and visiting parties
・Please install COCOA apprication