Japan · Internship · Reviewed 2026-10-15

Kyushu Regional Environmental Circular Economy & Waste Sorting Practicum

Four-month practical training internship examining industrial symbiosis in Kitakyushu and Fukuoka Eco-Towns, automated sensor-based polymer sorting, and zero-waste municipal systems.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Postgraduate student in environmental science, chemical engineering, or urban planning
English language proficiency: Conversational Japanese or English fluency
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Understanding of circular waste loops, optical waste sorting, or plastic pyrolysis recycling
Recommendation letters: One academic faculty recommendation

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: ¥130,000/month living stipend + field placement with Fukuoka municipal eco-town facilities
Application fee: ¥0
Tuition / joining costs: Curricular elective credit

Dates and verification

Application deadline: February 28, 2027 (Summer 2027 placement)
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Fukuoka University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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