Call for Application: International Workshop with Kyushu University 2026 at Dhaka, Bangladesh
This workshop brings together students and faculty from partner universities to explore Dhaka’s architecture and urban life through the lens of video, working in cross-university teams to research, document, and present their observations using film and visual storytelling.
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Program Dates: Sunday, March 14 – Sunday, March 21, 2027
Tentative Participants: Students and faculty from Kyushu University (Japan), Kasetsart University (Thailand), Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology — BUET (Bangladesh), and students from North South University (Bangladesh)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Selection Results: To be announced after the application deadline (details to follow)
Capacity: 10 seats
Scholarship: Participants will apply for funding through KUCSI, with results expected to be announced on 13 November 2026. If approved, KUCSI is expected to cover part of travel and accommodation costs, with students likely responsible for approximately 5,000–10,000 THB of remaining costs (excluding personal expenses). If not approved, students may need to cover the full cost themselves, estimated at approximately 25,000–30,000 THB. Applicants should confirm they are willing and able to participate under either scenario, as asked in the application form.
Eligibility: Open to all students (Year 1–4) from all departments of the Faculty of Architecture, Kasetsart University (AKU) — Department of Architecture, IPDI (Integrated Product Design Innovation), Department of Landscape Architecture, and BBIT (Bachelor of Building Innovation and Technology).
Selection Criteria: Applications will be evaluated based on the applicant’s portfolio, English proficiency, and their motivation statement — why they want to participate, what they can contribute, and what they hope to learn. The selection process will be conducted by the Faculty of Architecture selection committee, and the committee’s decision is considered final.
Application Documents
Apply through the online form:
1. Completed Application Form: https://forms.gle/VykijyXp3CeFVRHF6
2.Resume (PDF)
3.Transcript (PDF), covering all semesters to date
4.Certificate of English Level (PDF) Online test results (e.g. the free EF SET Certificate) or other standardized English tests are accepted.
5.Portfolio (PDF)
A short written response: why you want to participate, what you can contribute, what you want to learn, or anything else you’d like the committee to know
For more information, please contact: arch.aku.thesis@gmail.com