ELEP (Engineering Leaders English Program): 2026 Faculty of Engineering Short-Term Overseas Program
| Program Duration | 5 weeks *Study abroad program: 2 weeks |
| Program Dates | Late February to March 2027 |
| Location | |
| Partner University | San Jose State University International Gateways |
| Program Fee | JASSO Scholarships Scholarships offered independently by the School of Engineering and the Graduate School of Engineering |
| Eligibility | |
| Academic Credit | 4 credits(School of Engineering , Graduate School of Engineering) |
| Application Period | Around August–October 2026 |
| Program Website | https://www.eng.kyushu-u.ac.jp/shortterm.html |
ELEP is a program focused on “improving English proficiency” and “cultivating entrepreneurship.” In addition to English training, participants attend lectures by entrepreneurs and venture capitalists and take part in field trips, with the aim of gaining an understanding of the mechanisms—such as the ecosystem—that enable innovation to continue to flourish in Silicon Valley.

Preparing to Study Abroad
Contact
International Office for Engineering, Information Science and Electronical Engineering (ISEE), and Integrated Frontier Sciences
744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka Ito Campus, East Zone 1, 4F 203
kotio@jimu.kyushu-u.ac.jp
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How to Apply
To be determined
