Archive · 17 Nov 2025
JGU Expands India-Japan Academic Ties with New Study Abroad Programs
An Indian university, JGU, is starting five new short study programs in Japan.
These programs will help Indian students learn about Japan and its culture, and also strengthen ties between the two countries.
O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) announced five new Short-Term Study Abroad Programmes (ST-SAPs) in Japan for Summer 2026.
These programs will be held at leading Japanese universities, including the University of Tokyo and Chuo University.
The initiative aims to boost India-Japan academic cooperation, student mobility, and cultural immersion.
JGU now has over 25 institutional partnerships across Japan, one of the largest networks in India.
The programs focus on themes such as AI and humanities, law, economics, society, and Japan's blend of tradition and innovation.
- Who
- O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU)
- What
- Launched five new Short-Term Study Abroad Programmes (ST-SAPs) in Japan for Summer 2026
- When
- Announced on November 17, with programs running from June 15 to July 3/4, 2026
- Where
- Across five leading Japanese universities: University of Tokyo, Chuo University, University of Yamanashi, Kyorin University, and Musashi University
- Why
- To expand academic cooperation, student mobility, and cultural immersion between India and Japan
- University
- O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU)
- Initiative
- Five Short-Term Study Abroad Programmes (ST-SAPs)
- Destination Country
- Japan
- Academic Year
- Summer 2026
- Dates
- June 15 - July 3/4, 2026
- Number of Partnerships
- Over 25 institutional partnerships in Japan
