[French] Université de Technologie de Belfort-Montbéliard (UTBM)
*English notation is UTBM 

Exchange Agreement signed in 2009. Multi-Departmental Agreement signed in 2014. 

The Université de technologie Belfort-Montbéliard is located in eastern France. One of the three campuses (Belfort, Montbéliard, Sevenans), Montbéliard is the birthplace of the French car manufacturer Peugeot, with factories and museums nearby. 

There are five courses in this university. The program is characterized by engineering-based design research and education with extensive workshops and projects. Also, the current students are required to do a long-term internship, and the education emphasizes on practical skills. 

One of the courses, the Ergonomics, Industrial Design and Mechanical Engineering, focuses on the three areas of ergonomics, design and engineering. It has a similar educational system to the Department of Industrial Design in the School of Design. Also, the course on Mechanical Engineering and Design offers an educational program that fosters creative abilities in both design and mechanical engineering. 

The university has students from all over Europe and Asia, and they can study in French and English. The university has a dormitory and is a safe place to live. The university is located near the German-Swiss border, making it a convenient location for sightseeing. 

５Courses
Mechanical Engineering and Design
Computer Science
Manufacturing Management and Engineering
Ergonomics, Industrial Design and Mechanical Engineering
Electrical and Control Systems Engineering　 

Name of University and Department	Université de Technologie de Belfort-Montbéliard (UTBM)
Department Available for Student Exchange	–
Exchange Programs	Industrial Engineering, Mechanical, Computer Sciences or Energy. English website for exchange students is available.
Semester/Academic Calendar Autumn semester	September – February ＊Intensive French course available during the welcome week (2 or 3 weeks before the start of classes) before the start of each term.
Nomination Deadline	Required
Application Deadline for Host University (Partner University)	The beginning of May
Application Deadline at School of Design, Graduate School of Design, Kyushu University	April 1
Semester/Academic Calendar Spring semester	February – June
Nomination Deadline	Required
Application Deadline for Host University (Partner University)	The beginning of November
Application Deadline at School of Design, Graduate School of Design, Kyushu University	October 1
Application Procedure	Apply via email to Professor Muraki. (muraki@design.kyushu-u.ac.jp)
Language Proficiency (English)	–
Remarks	Short-term study abroad for 2 or 3 months is possible (adjustment required). It is necessary to match the start time of study abroad with the start time of the semester in September or February. Credits cannot be granted.
Number of Exchange Students	5
Department and Professors in Charge (Professors with “(*)” is primary in charge)	<Department of Human Life Design and Science> – (*)Professor MURAKI Satoshi – Professor LOH Ping Yeap – Professor HIGUCHI Shigekazu
E-mail of Professors	– Prof. MURAKI: muraki@design.kyushu-u.ac.jp – Prof. LOH: py-loh@design.kyushu-u.ac.jp – Prof. HIGUCHI: higu-s@design.kyushu-u.ac.jp

(Updated on February 1, 2024)