Tuition Fee & Scholarships
1. Payment of Admission Fee and Tuition
Admission Fee
Admission Fee
The admission fee is a one-time only charge applied to your first semester. This is not applicable for exchange students (special auditors).
| Undergraduate Students | JPY 282,000 |
|---|---|
| Graduate Students | JPY 282.000 |
| Research Students | JPY 84,600 |
| Regular Auditors | JPY 28,200 |
How to Pay
Degree students will receive instructions on how to pay the admission fees in the mail along with your admissions materials. Please pay the fees by the deadline noted in the instructions (usually around the end of the month before your enrollment). Non-degree students, including research students and regular auditors will be contacted by their faculty or graduate school with instructions on payment.
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees (Academic year 2016)
| Per semester | Per year | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | JPY 267,900 | JPY 535,800 |
| Graduate Students | JPY 267,900 | JPY 535,800 |
| Research Students | JPY 178,200 | JPY 356,400 |
Period of Payment
First Semester: April 1 to May 31
Second Semester: October 1 to November 30
How to Pay
Degree students: Payment will be automatically deducted from your Japan Post Bank account
Open an account at the Japan Post Bank, and submit an automatic deduction form, which you will receive in the mail with your admissions materials, at the nearest post office.
Non-degree students: Payment can be made at a bank or post office.
*Research students may also pay on a per month basis at JPY 29,700 per month. Regular auditors who pay per subject are charged at JPY 14,800 per credit.
*If tuition fees change during your period of enrollment, you must pay tuition at the new rate.
2. Exemption from the Admission Fee and Tuition
If students are unable to pay for admission fee or for tuition fees due to unforeseen financial difficulties after entering the university, they may appeal to the university for an exemption. Students with a good academic record will be considered for half or full tuition exemption. Undergraduate students and Non-degree students, such as research students and regular auditors are not eligible to apply for an exemption.
Information Session Concerning Tuition Fee Exemption
July: Information session for second semester
January: Information session for first semester
*The date for the information session will be announced by an information board at your faculty or graduate school or Student Affairs Division.
Admission Fee Exemptions
| Exemption | Student Payment | |
|---|---|---|
| 50% Admission Fee Exemption | JPY 141,000 | JPY 141,000 |
| 100% Admission Fee Exemption | JPY 282,000 | JPY 0 |
Tuition Exemptions
| Exemption | Student Payment | |
|---|---|---|
| 50% Tuition Exemption | JPY 267,900 | JPY 267,900 |
| 100% Tuition Exemption | JPY 535,800 | JPY 0 |
Further Information
| Yoshida Campus | Student Service Section, Student Support Division | TEL:083-933-5611 |
|---|---|---|
| Kogushi Campus | Education/Student Support Section, Educational Affairs Division, School of Medicine | TEL:0836-22-2099 |
| Tokiwa Campus | Student Support Section, Faculty of Engineering | TEL:0836-85-9011 |
3. Scholarships
This is a list of the major scholarships for privately financed international students. Scholarships are granted based on the student’s academic record and financial situation. Some scholarships require diplomas, and academic transcripts from your university. Your faculty or graduate school can provide you with more information on how to apply.
Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship
(Application times vary based on application method)
Graduate students
| Eligibility | Applicants must be less than 35 years old and currently enrolled in a graduate course or planning to enroll in a graduate course. |
|---|---|
| Amount per month | Masters: JPY 144,000 Doctorate: JPY 145,000 |
| Duration | Until completion of course |
Undergraduate students
| Eligibility | Applicants must plan to be in their fourth year of university before turning 26 years old. Applicants with majors in medical or veterinary science must plan to be in their sixth year before turning 28 years old. |
|---|---|
| Amount per month | JPY 117,000 |
| Duration | 1 year |
Scholarships by JASSO (Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students)
(Application period: April and October)
Undergraduate & Graduate students
| Eligibility | Privately financed undergraduate students Privately financed graduate students Privately financed research students with a bachelor degree or higher who wish to conduct research at a graduate level |
|---|---|
| Amount per month | JPY 48,000 |
| Duration | 1 year/ half a year for recipients starting in October |
Yamaguchi University’s Scholarships
Yamaguchi University’s Scholarship for Privately Financed International Undergraduate Students
(Application period: June)
| Eligibility | Privately financed undergraduate students, graduate students |
|---|---|
| Amount per month | JPY 45,000 |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Scholarships available | Up to 20 students |
Scholarships by Private Foundations
*For self-financed international students (except exchange students)
| Scholarship | Amount |
|---|---|
| Allowance Scholarship by the Nikki Saneyoshi Scholarship Foundation | 250,000 yen (once-off payment) （Provide 500,000 yen to university） |
| Scholarship by the Sato International Scholarship Foundation | 120,000 yen per month（Undergraduate） 180,000 yen per month（Master & Doctor） |
| Scholarship by the Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation | 100,000 yen per month（Undergraduate） 140,000 yen per month（Master & Doctor） |
| The Heiwa Nakajima Foundation “International Recipient of the Scholarship” | 100,000 yen per month（Undergraduate） 100,000 yen per month（Master & Doctor） |
| Scholarship by the Kyoritu International Foundation Scholarship of the Kyoritu Maintenance Scholarship Foundation |
100,000 yen per month 60,000 yen per month |
There are many other scholarships available in addition to those listed above. Information on these scholarships is posted on faculty and graduate school bulletin boards.
You can also find more information in the “Scholarships for International Students in Japan” pamphlet, published by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO). The pamphlet is available online from the JASSO website. Those residing in Japan can also receive a print copy by filling out the request form on their website. If you would like more than two hard copies, please consult with JASSO before submitting your request.
Study in Japan Unit, Information Services Division, Student Exchange Department
Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)
2-2-1 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo, 135-8630
TEL: 03-5520-6111 FAX: 03-5520-6121