YNU accepts master and doctoral students under scholarship programs sponsored and organized by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS)
The Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship by Japanese Grant Aid (JDS) supports young leaders from target countries with full scholarships for master’s programs in top Japanese Universities. For more details, please refer to the website of JDS.
JICA Long-term Trainee
African Business Education Initiative for Youth (ABE Initiative)
African Business Education Initiative for Youth offers opportunities for young and eligible African leaders to study at master’s courses in Japanese top universities and to experience internships at Japanese enterprises to develop effective skills and knowledge in various fields for contributing the development of industries in Africa. For more details, please refer to the website of ABE Initiative.
SDGs Global Leadership Program
SDGs Global Leadership Program is newly established in FY2019 to promote cooperation for sustainable development in the world, under the framework of JICA Development Studies Program (JICA-DSP). This program gives opportunities for young government officials and prospective academics to study in master’s or doctoral courses in top Japanese universities. For details, please consult local JICA offices.
Investment Promotion and Industrial Development for Asian Region
Agriculture Studies Networks for Food Security (Agri-Net)
Human Resources Development on Public International Law
Legal and Judicial Human Resources Development
Capacity Development for Officials of the Ministry of Finance and Planning through Master's Degree Programs
Other Programs
Apart from the above, YNU accepts students in such programs as FRIENDSHIP Scholarship Program, and Sustainable Urban Planning and Urban Transportation Development Program. For details, please refer to the website of JICA or consult local JICA offices.