This is collaboration program between IPB University and Kyoto University, especially Graduate School of Agriculture (GSA). In this program, student will have a chance to pursue 2 master’s degree within 3 years. The general schedule is like this: 2025-2026 at IPB University, 2026-2027 at Kyoto University, and 2027-2028 at IPB University – must finish on time. The elected students must write 2 theses to gain both degrees. During the stay in Kyoto, awardee will receive scholarship. Check more detailed scheme of this program in the Guideline (Notes section). This program normally accepts 2 students in GSA. However, the quota may vary according to annual policy and funding. We will update this quota during selection process.

Eligible applicants

1. Having completed a bachelor’s degree
2. GPA in undergraduate program must be 3.00 at minimum
3. Currently in first semester of master’s program in IPB University (starting the study in August 2025). All candidates should have already conducted colloquium before departure.
4. No more than 35 years old on April 1, 2026
5. Having proficiency in English communication skills
6. Be in good health
7. Not be already enrolled in another double degree program
8. GSA is applicable for all IPB students if the study program is rather similar.

Required documents

1. Application form GSA (there are 3 forms): https://ipb.link/ddpgsa2026applicationforms; sample application form 1: https://ipb.link/ddpgsa-sample-applicationform1
2. Bachelor diploma and academic transcript in English
3. Academic transcript of first semester in English (current master’s program) if available
4. Recommendation letters https://ipb.link/ddprecommendation
5. Permit letter/certificate signed by your supervisor, or the head of your study program if you do not have a supervisor – Surat bukti bahwa pembimbing atau Kaprodi menyutujui mahasiswa mendaftar program ini; Format bebas, contoh https://ipb.link/permit-letter-ddp
6. Certificate of English proficiency (minimum 500 for TOEFL ITP, 64 for TOEFL iBT, or 6 for IELTS) and must be official from ETS or British Council
7. Student ID card, & passport ID page (passport can be uploaded later).
8. Research Plan

Note: Paspor bisa menyusul jika belum siap pada tanggal deadline.

Important dates

1. Discuss with your supervisor and contact prospective GSA-KU supervisor: before submission (September 25, 2025)
2. Deadline of document submission: September 25, 2025, 23.59 WIB. Submit all required documents here https://ipb.link/gsa-ddpform2026
3. Interview with IPB lecturers: around 26-30 September 2025 (informed later via email)
4. Some laboratories of GSA Kyoto University probably will conduct the interview
5. Final announcement: December 2025
6. Elected students will depart to Kyoto University in late September 2025.

Notes

• Carefully read the guideline of this program here https://ipb.link/ddpguidelines2026
• Consider carefully about your decision to join this program, make sure that you will not obtain any serious academic problem in the future
• All required documents must be submitted as .pdf with 300 dpi or more if the text is too small
• In the application form point 7 (GSA form), mention that you are an active student of IPB and mention the name of workplace/organization if you are now a full-time worker.
• The applicant is required to mention the PROPOSED LABORATORY (e.g. Crop Science/GSA). Please check the laboratory name in the following link.

List of research fields of GSAKU: https://ipb.link/gsa-researchfields ; https://www.kais.kyoto-u.ac.jp/english/overview/members/

Outline of DDP Program by GSAKU: https://ipb.link/outline-ddpgsa2026

Contact:

ku-office.faperta@apps.ipb.ac.id

Yuri 081313891835

Lecturers in charge:

Prof. Ernan Rustiadi – Coordinator of IPB-KU Collaboration

Dr. Nurhayati – Program-specific Associate Professor

Dr. Andrea Emma Pravitasari – Program-specific Associate Professor