Kyoto Seika University Student Exchange Program 2027 – Call for Applications

Kyoto Seika University, Japan, is now accepting applications for its Student Exchange Program for Academic Year 2027, offering eligible undergraduate and graduate students from Chiang Mai University an opportunity to study in Japan for one semester or one academic year.

Selected exchange students will receive a tuition fee waiver throughout the exchange period. However, participants are responsible for all other expenses related to the program, including travel, accommodation, health insurance, living expenses, and other personal costs.

Program Information

Host University: Kyoto Seika University, Japan
Program: Student Exchange Program – Academic Year 2027
Study Duration: One Semester or One Academic Year
Eligible Levels: Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Tuition Fee: Waived
Other Expenses: Self-funded by the student

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following basic requirements:

1. Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at Chiang Mai University and have completed at least one semester of study.

2. Maintain active student status at Chiang Mai University throughout the entire exchange period.

3. Not be awaiting graduation or scheduled to graduate during the exchange period.

4. Return to Chiang Mai University to continue their studies after completing the exchange program.

5. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50.

6. Meet the Japanese language proficiency requirement specified for the faculty or field to which they are applying.

Japanese Language Requirements

Applicants must meet the applicable Japanese language requirement based on their selected faculty and field of study:

JLPT N2

Faculty of Humanities

• All fields

Faculty of Manga

• New Generation Manga

• Character Design

• Animation

Faculty of Media Creation

• Media Communication

JLPT N4

Faculty of Design

• Industrial Design

Faculty of Art

• Japanese Painting

Applicants are advised to carefully review the academic and language requirements for their intended field of study before preparing their application.

Important Information for ICDI Students

Interested ICDI students must apply through the ICDI International Relations Unit and submit all required application documents for internal review and nomination.

ICDI Internal Application Deadline:
October 8, 2026, by 3:00 PM

Submission Method: By email only
Email: thanyaphorn.s@icdi.cmu.ac.th

Please note that this is the ICDI internal deadline to allow sufficient time for document review and the subsequent university nomination process. Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.

Further Information

Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the complete program information, available fields of study, eligibility requirements, required application documents, and Japanese language requirements before applying.

Kyoto Seika University Exchange Program 2027 (KSU2027):
https://edoc.cmu.ac.th/v2/Views/Manage/KSU2027

ICDI Contact

For application submission and further information regarding ICDI's internal review and nomination process, please contact:

Ms. Tanya
International Relations Unit
International College of Digital Innovation (ICDI)
Room: ICB1103, 1st Floor, ICDI Building
Email: thanyaphorn.s@icdi.cmu.ac.th