Kyoto University Division of Graduate Studies will be holding an online seminar for prospective graduate students from overseas. This seminar will focus on the fields of life science and energy science, providing an overview of the graduate schools, application process, as well as the Amgen Scholars Program which is a short-term program for eight weeks of intensive research, and student testimonials. We welcome your participation, not only if you are considering enrollment in our graduate school but also if you aspire to embark on a short-term exchange experience.

【Overview】

Date: December 4, 2024

Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Japan Standard Time)

Venue: Online

Pre-registration is required to participate in the seminar. The Zoom meeting link will be sent to registered participants. If the number of participants exceeds 500, the live streaming will be available on the YouTube channel of the Kyoto University Division of Graduate Studies (https://www.youtube.com/@user-vy5or8xj9t). Additionally, the seminar will be recorded and the archived video will be released on the YouTube channel after the event.

Program:

– Opening remarks /

Dr Takao Hirajima, Director of the Division of Graduate Studies

– Overview of Kyoto University, application process for graduate degree programs and scholarships /

Admissions Assistance Office (AAO)

– Introduction to graduate schools /

Associate Professor Adam Tsuda Guy, Graduate School of Biostudies

Associate Professor Eiji Nakata, Institute of Advanced Energy

– Introduction to Amgen Scholars Program /

Associate Professor Shigehiro Yoshimura, Graduate School of Biostudies

– Student testimonials in each introductory session /

Current graduate students and former Amgen scholars

– Q&A

【Registration】

https://u.kyoto-u.jp/9x7ht

Registration is free. The registration deadline is November 26, 2024.

【Related links】

– Graduate School of Biostudies: https://www.lif.kyoto-u.ac.jp/e/

– Institute of Advanced Energy: https://www.iae.kyoto-u.ac.jp/new-iae/en/

– Amgen Scholars Program: https://u.kyoto-u.jp/amgenscholars

– Graduate Admissions Guide for International Applicants:

https://www.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/education-campus/education-and-admissions/intl-admissions

【Contact】

Admissions Assistance Office (AAO)

Division of Graduate Studies, Kyoto University

Email: aao-ku@mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp