Study in Japan Global Network Project Middle East and North Africa(J-MENA)

What is J-MENA project? Connecting Each Other in MENA Region and Japan • J-MENA stands for Japan-Middle East and North 4,000 Africa. 3,200 • One of the regional project under “Study in Japan 2,600 2,200 Global Network Project” to familiarize Study in Japan 1,974 2,014 through disseminating attractive aspects of study in Japan and to promote academic linkage among universities in the region and Japan • Five year project from JFY2018 to JFY2022

• Covers 21 countries in the region 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 年 Target to double the number of students from Middle East & North Africa in 5 years

Activities of J-MENA Project Dissemination of information  Connecting stakeholders and analyzing information to find effective way to promote Study in Japan  Enhancing dissemination of information on attractive aspects of Study in Japan via website and SNS  Introducing active voice of students from MENA in Japan  Organizing study fairs J-MENA Website Connecting with Universities  Promote student exchange program  Supporting MoU on academic exchange  Provide information of Japanese universities and their programs taught in English Connecting with Alumni Association of Japanese University  Encouraging alumni and alumni association to MoU Ceremony at Ankara University Education Fair at NAJAH (UAE) disseminate their experience in Japan to prospective students

Structure of J-MENA Project Member of Consortium Universities in Japan(17 universities) ①Tohoku University, ②Niigata University,③University of Tsukuba, ④Shibaura Institute of Technology,⑤Tokai University, ⑥The University of Tokyo,⑦Tokyo University of the Arts, ⑧Tokyo Institute of Technology, ⑨Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, ⑩Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, ⑪Waseda University,⑫ Kyoto University, ⑬Kyoto University of Advanced Science,⑭Osaka University, ⑮Doshisha University,⑯ Hiroshima University,⑰Tottori University

Independent Administrative Corporation and Universities in MENA Region -The Turkish-Japanese Foundation Culture Center -Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST)

Government and Independent Administrative Egypt Turkey Corporation -Embassy of Japan Cairo Office(Est.2009) Ankara Office(Est.2019) -Japan Student Services Organization(JASSO) -Japan External Trade Organization(JETRO) -Organizing Study in Japan Fair -Organizing Mini Study in Japan Fair at Universities and High Schools -Japan International Cooperation Agency(JICA) -Connecting with Alumni Association of Japanese University in the Region -Japan Foundation(JF)

Kyushu University J-MENA Office E-mail: [email protected] URL：https://jmena.jp/en/