JGU expands India-Japan academic ties with five new study abroad programmes

 
In a major boost to India-Japan academic cooperation and student mobility, JGU has launched five new Short-Term Study Abroad Programmes (ST-SAPs) across leading Japanese universities for Summer 2026. It is one of the largest Japan-focused higher education internationalisation initiatives by an Indian university and marks a significant milestone in JGU's internationalisation journey.

The new ST-SAPs for Summer 2026, to be held between 15 June and 3/4 July 2026, offer rigorous academic exposure, cultural immersion, and international learning experiences across five major Japanese institutions. They are:

• The University of Tokyo, Tokyo
  Theme: Japan in a Globalised World
  Dates: 15 June - 3 July 2026

• Chuo University, Tokyo
  Theme: Global Japan: Understanding Law, Economics, and Society
  Dates: 15 June - 3 July 2026

• University of Yamanashi, Yamanashi
  Theme: AI and Humanities: Applications in SDGs
  Dates: 15 June - 4 July 2026

• Kyorin University, Tokyo
  Theme: Tradition Meets Tomorrow: Exploring Japan's Heritage, Economy, and Society
  Dates: 15 June - 3 July 2026

• Musashi University, Tokyo
  Theme: To be announced
  Dates: 15 June - 3 July 2026

Highlighting the strategic importance of this expansion, Professor (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor of JGU, said: "This significant expansion of our study abroad offerings in Japan reflects JGU's steadfast commitment to globalising Indian higher education and creating meaningful pathways for our students to engage with the world. Japan stands at the forefront of innovation, governance, culture, and sustainable development, and these programmes represent an extraordinary opportunity for immersive learning. By building one of the largest India-Japan academic networks, JGU is contributing to strengthening bilateral relations and preparing globally minded graduates equipped to address the complex challenges of our time."

Growing India-Japan relations have enabled Indian universities, most notably JGU, to significantly deepen their academic and cultural engagement across Japan. JGU has adopted a deliberate, long-term strategy to cement its engagement with Japanese higher education, including continuous exchanges with university leaders and institutional collaborations. Over the past two years, JGU has undertaken a series of strategic engagements, including senior-level delegations, partnerships with eminent Japanese institutions, and the successful hosting of two editions of the India-Japan Higher Education Forum in Tokyo in 2024 and 2025.

JGU now has more than 25 institutional partnerships across Japan, which is one of the most extensive Japan-focused university networks in India. These include University of Tokyo, United Nations University, Chuo University, Doshisha University, University of Yamanashi, Ritsumeikan University, Osaka Gakuin University, Hiroshima University and many others across the national, public, and private institutions.

The foundation was laid by First ST-SAP with Temple University Japan (2025) when JGU sent a 40-student cohort, the largest-ever student delegation from the university to Japan. The programme marked a significant step toward deeper cultural exposure, academic engagement, and student mobility.

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