Tuition, Scholarship

Guide for Int'l Students

For Prospective Students

Tuition

School expenses are as follows (Tuition and fees are subject to change)

Undergraduate students: Examination fee 17,000 yen; Entrance fee 282,000 yen; Tuition 267,900 yen each semester (535,800 yen yearly)
Graduate school students: Examination fee 30,000 yen; Entrance fee 282,000 yen; Tuition 267,900 yen each semester (535,800 yen yearly)
Postgraduate research students: Examination fee 9,800 yen; Entrance fee 84,600 yen; Tuition (one month) 29,700 yen
Auditor: Examination fee 9,800 yen; Entrance fee 28,200 yen; Tuition (for one credit) 14,800 yen

Tuition exemption: You can apply for programs for which full or partial of the tuition can be exempted.

Scholarship programs

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Scholarships for studying in Japan include the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho:MEXT) Scholarship as well as scholarships for privately-financed international students.

Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho:MEXT)

There are three ways to apply for the MEXT Scholarship. The allowance is as follows.

Types of Students		Monthly Stipend
Undergraduate Student		117,000 yen
Research Student	Non-Degree Student	143,000 yen
	Master's Course	144,000 yen
	Doctoral Course	145,000 yen

The MEXT recipient is called 'Kokuhi Ryugakusei.'

1. Applying to the Japanese embassy in your home country (Embassy Recommendation): The student who lives outside of Japan can apply to the Japanese embassy in his/her country.; The first application selection process takes place at the Japanese overseas embassy.; The selection process consists of an examination of the application, a written test, as well as an oral test.; The Japanese embassy recommends the applicant who passes the first selection to the MEXT.; The MEXT holds a meeting and selects a MEXT scholar.; For details, please inquire at the Japanese embassy nearest you.
2. Applying through the University of Miyazaki (University of Miyazaki Recommendation): The student who lives outside of Japan can apply through the University of Miyazaki.; University of Miyazaki recommends the applicant with excellent academic record and need for financial assistance to the MEXT. The MEXT holds a meeting and selects a MEXT scholar.
3. Applying while enrolled at the University of Miyazaki (Domestic Acceptance): Privately-financed international students* can apply for the MEXT Scholarship.; University of Miyazaki recommends the applicant with excellent academic record and need for financial assistance to the MEXT. The MEXT holds a meeting and selects a MEXT scholar.; graduate students (master's course/doctoral course) and final-year student of undergraduate students

Scholarships for privately-financed international students

Privately-financed scholarship programs provided are shown below.

Honors scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students
Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation Scholarship
Konan Asia Scholarship
Heiwa Nakajima Foundation Scholarship, etc.

You can get information about private organization's scholarships from the JAPAN STUDY SUPPORT (JPSS).