Tuition fees and scholarship
For the international students who are looking forward to education in Japan, the annual tuition fees for University graduates, undergraduate, junior College and Japanese Language Institutions on a yearly basis are as follows in Japan:
- University (Graduate):
National colleges – Approximately 820,000 yen.
Local Public – Approximately 930,000 yen
Private – Approximately 1,000,000 yen
- University (Under-Graduate) :
National colleges – Approximately 820,000 yen.
Local Public – Approximately 930,000 yen
Private – Approximately 1,000,000 yen
- Junior college :
Local Public – Approximately 6,100,000 yen
Private – Approximately 960,000 yen
- Japanese Language Institution: Approximately: 610,000-1,050,000 yen
Although Japan is known for its higher costs of studying and living there are some suitable alternatives as well. Here are some popular scholarships offered for international students ;
- MEXT Scholarship
- Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (JEES) Scholarship
- Waseda university Japanese Government Scholarship
- Japan Foundation of UNU
- KUAS Undergraduate Scholarship
Many Japanese schools provide scholarships for international students. The benefits of scholarships are for research students, teacher training students, Undergraduate University students, Japanese studies students, the College of technology, and special training students which covers a monthly stipend of around 146000 Japanese Yen, and travel costs which include transportation in and from Japan, School fees overall.
Additionally, institutions such, as government and private organizations, provide a wide range of scholarships. Tsukuba scholarships are provided in a limited quantity and give a monthly living stipend as well as a travel allowance (first year only). Other scholarships are available, some of which are targeted at certain ethnicities, women, minorities, or individuals with advanced Japanese skills.