Type of scholarship
There are 5 major types of scholarships.
- ・Japanese government (Ministry of Education) scholarships
- ・Japan Student Services Organization scholarships
- ・Some municipalities, associated international exchange organization scholarships
- ・Private scholarship organization scholarships
- ・Each school's scholarships, tuition exemption system
Time period for scholarship application aplication to results
The two main periods for scholarship applications and offer results are as follows.
Before you come to Japan
Scholarships where you can receive application and offer results before coming to Japan (only a few available)
After you come to Japan
Scholarships where you receive application and offer results after you have come to Japan and entered the school
Some municipalities, associated international exchange organizations and private scholarship organizations may be applied to from abroad.
* The documents required at the time of application vary depending on the school you apply for, so please check with the school directly for details.
For most scholarships you will apply after coming to Japan.
●Screening test:
Document review, written test on general education, knowledge of specialist field or language expertise, oral interview, etc.
●How to apply:
In most cases you will apply through the school you are enrolled at. Please ask the international student office of the school for more information.
* There may be restrictions on applications depending on the type of scholarship (age, country of origin, designation of enrolled schools and major field of study).
Each school's scholarships, tuition exemption system
Here is information on school scholarships and tuition exemption systems of each school in Kyoto.
※We have only published for schools that provided scholarship information. For schools we did not publish, please contact each school for scholarships and tuition exemption systems.
Refer to STUDYKYOTO MAGAZINEs as well
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Ikenobo Junior College
Self-Finance International Students Admission fee, Tuition fee reduction Scheme
Target 1. Japanese Language Profiency Test Level N2 above or EJU 200 points. Or same level above. ※For more inquires about the standard
2. Japanese Language Profiency Test Level N1 above or EJU 300 points. --> Exemption of admission fee + 50% Tuition reductionPayment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 1. Admission fee (¥240,000) + 30% Tuition fee Reduction (¥242,400)
2. Admission fee (¥240,000) + 50% Tuition fee Reduction (¥404,000)Application period (before and after enrolment) Please attach transcript in the application form Application period details Aplication Form period Contact Admission PR Department 075-351-8686 URL http://www.ikenobo-c.ac.jp/annai/ Otani University
International Student Tuition fee Reduction Scheme
Target Self-finance regular course student (Master and Doctoral) (minimum duration of study) Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Part of the tuition Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment Application period details ‐ Contact Admission Center URL ‐ Otani University Doctoral International Students Special Scholarship
Target Self-finance regular course student (Doctoral) (minimum duration of study) Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) ‐ Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment Application period details April Contact Student Support Division URL ‐ Otani University Graduate School International Student Scholarship
Target Self-finance regular course student (Master and Doctoral) (minimum duration of study) Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) ‐ Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment Application period details April Contact Student Support Division URL ‐ Kyoto Univesity of Advanced Science
Engineering Faculty Students Scholarship
Target Applicable Course: Undergaduate Applicable Major: Faculty of Engineering
Scholarship will be based on the academic records in the entrance examination (1) Category 1 Several Students (2) Category 2 20% (3) Category 3 25% ※(2)(3) is based on the student capacity of Faculty of Engineering (English medium) percentagePayment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Admission fee, tuition fee, facility fee 100% 50% 30% Grant period: 4 years Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the University Application period details During application Contact Student center 075-406-9117 URL https://www.kuas.ac.jp/admissions/guide/scholarship/ Kyoto college of economics
Kyoto College of economics International Student Tuition Reduction
Target Before enrolling into the University Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) ‐ Application period (before and after enrolment) ‐ Application period details ‐ Contact nyushi@kyoto-econ.ac.jp (Admission Information Center)
TEL：(075)331-2377 (Direct telephone)URL https://www.kyoto-econ.ac.jp/ Kyoto Koka Women's University・Kyoto Koka Women's College
International Student Merit Tuition fee Reduction Scheme
Target 2nd year ~ 4th year International Students
Have acquired the graduation requirement subject in the previous year above the standard credits
Who have acquired all the requirement subject, will be decided by the GPAPayment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Top 3: ¥400.000 (Annual) Below 4th: ¥200.000 (Annual) Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment Application period details ‐ Contact kj@mail.koka.ac.jp URL ‐ KYOTO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Registration fee exemption
Target For details please refer to the URL Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 50% or 100% Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the University Application period details For details please refer to the URL Contact Student Support Division URL https://www.kit.ac.jp/campus_index/life_fee/ Tuition exemption
Target New enrolled students Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 50% or 100% Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the University Application period details New enrolled students of College and Master Program will be decided during application / Doctoral Program will be decided after the passage of Entrance examination Contact Student Support Division URL https://www.kit.ac.jp/campus_index/life_fee/ Tuition exemption
Target Current Students Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 50% or 100% Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment Application period details Every year during March and September Contact Student Support Division URL https://www.kit.ac.jp/campus_index/life_fee/ Kyoto Sangyo University
Kyoto Sangyo University privately funded international students’ tuition reduction
Target Privately funded international student (Bachelor, Master, Doctorate Student (Except for students who entered by receiving an on-campus recommendation letter) Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) ‐ Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment Application period details ‐ Contact International Exchange Center URL http://www.kyoto-su.ac.jp/international/is/gaikokujin_ryugakusei.html KYOTO SAGA UNIVERSITY OF ART, KYOTO SAGA ART COLLEGE
Self-Finance International StudentsTuition fee exemption
Target Students that are enrolled in the university, especially for those who need financial aid Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) ‐ Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment Application period details ‐ Contact Student Support Division URL https://www.kyoto-saga.ac.jp/examinee/summary/financial_support/ The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics
KCGI International Student Tuition Support Scholarship Program
Target For details please refer to the URL Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Partial tuitionn fee and research free will be partially examption. ( b Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the University Application period details Apply in the same time with the application into the university Contact Admission Center URL https://www.kcg.edu/admission Kyoto City University of Arts
Tuition fee exemption scheme
Target Self-Finance enrolled International Students ・Self-Finance enrolled research students Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) ‐ Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment Application period details ‐ Contact Kyoto City University of Arts school Academic Affairs (Student, International Affairs) 075-334-2211 URL ‐ Kyoto Notre Dame University
Matriculation Fee Exemption
Target Self-Finance enrolled International Students Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Exemption for admission fee (¥280,000) Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the University Application period details For details please contact the inquiry below Contact International Education Division URL http://www.notredame.ac.jp/international/inbound/scholarships.html Tuition Reduction
Target Student Visa status Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 30% Tuition fee reduction (¥225,000) Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment Application period details New enrolled students will be informed about the application period during the International Student Orientation Contact International Education Division URL http://www.notredame.ac.jp/international/inbound/scholarships.html Kyoto Notre Dame University The Schoharship Type 1
Target The scholarship is for international student who can maintain good academic performance Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 360,000 yen in year Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment Application period details New enrolled students will be informed about the application period during the International Student Orientation Contact International Education Division URL http://www.notredame.ac.jp/international/inbound/scholarships.html Kyoto Notre Dame University The Schoharship Type 2
Target The scholarship for international students who live in the University dorm (Matsugasaki Gakuseikan), who can maintain good academic performance will be rewarded partial dorm fee as the scholarship Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 300,000 yen in year Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment Application period details New enrolled students will be informed about the application period during the International Student Orientation Contact International Education Division URL http://www.notredame.ac.jp/international/inbound/scholarships.html Kyoto Pharmaceutical University
Kyoto Pharmaceutical University Scholarship for International Students
Target International students that is good at academic performance and personality or has a financial difficulty but has a desire to continuing study Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 30000 yen monthly Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment Application period details 4/1~4/10、10/1～10/10 Contact kokusai@mb.kyoto-phu.ac.jp URL https://www.kyoto-phu.ac.jp/english/admission/financial_aid/ Kyoto Pharmaceutical University Exemption of Tuition Fees for International Students
Target International students that has financial difficulties or has a good academic performance that has been recognized by the University Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Annual Tuition Fee reduction of 50% (¥350,000) Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment Application period details 4/1~4/10、10/1～10/10 Contact kokusai@mb.kyoto-phu.ac.jp URL https://www.kyoto-phu.ac.jp/english/admission/financial_aid/ Doshisha University
Doshisha University Merit Scholarships for Self-Funded International Students
Target For details please refer to the URL Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Before enrolling into the University Application period (before and after enrolment) ‐ Application period details There is no need to apply, since the Universtity will decide Contact International Students Affairs：ji-ois@mail.doshisha.ac.jp URL https://ois.doshisha.ac.jp/en/scholarships/merit.html Hanazono University
Hanazono University Scholarship Fund
Target 1. Minimum short study period 2. Residence Status in Japan as a Student 3.Does not receive scholarship from other organization above 30.000 yen Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Will be exempted 300.000 yen from the fall semester tuition fee Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment Application period details May Contact Academic Affairs URL https://www.hanazono.ac.jp/english/life/campus_life.html Sato educational endowment fund
Target 1. Minimum short study period
2. Residence Status in Japan as a Student
3. Students that has financial difficultiesPayment amount (including reductions and exemptions) One person will be limited to 100.000 yen grant Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment Application period details May Contact Academic Affairs URL ‐ Rinzaiji Scholarship Fund
Target 1. Minimum short study period
2. Residence Status in Japan as a Student
3. Has an association to Buddhism
4. Students that has financial difficultiesPayment amount (including reductions and exemptions) One person will be limited to 200.000 yen grant Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment Application period details May Contact Academic Affairs URL https://www.hanazono.ac.jp/life/scholarship.html BukkyoUniversity
BukkyoUniversity New Enrolled International Students Special Scholarship
Target ① Newly Enrolled Students
②The academic performance at the university during the current year, according to JASSO's learning fee grade coefficient is above 1.80 for bachelor students or above 1.50 for undergraduate students.
③privately-funded international student
④Not receiving any scholarships other than this scholarship.Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Bachelor 48,000 yen monthly Graduate Students 48,000 yen monthly Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment Application period details Annually in the beginning of April Contact Education Promotion Department International Exchange Division URL ‐ Bukkyō University International Student Special Scholarship
Target ①Not exceeding the minimum number of years needed to study
②If the academic performance at the university of the previous year, according to JASSO's learning fee grade coefficient is above 1.80 for bachelor students or above 1.50 for undergraduate students.
③privately-funded international student
④Not receiving any scholarships other than this scholarship.Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Bachelor 48,000 yen monthly Graduate Students 48,000 yen monthly Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment Application period details Annually in the beginning of April Contact Education Promotion Department International Exchange Division URL ‐ Bukkyō University Privately Funded International Student One time Scholarship
Target ①Not exceeding the minimum number of years needed to study, with the exception of newly enrolled students and transfer students.
②If the academic performance at the university of the previous year, according to JASSO's learning fee grade coefficient is above 2.50.
③privately-funded international studentPayment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Bachelor 200,000 yen (One time only) Graduate Students 200,000 yen (One time only) Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment Application period details Beginning of April Contact Education Promotion Department International Exchange Division URL ‐ Bukkyo University International Student Tuition Exemption ・ Bukkyo University Academic Exchange Agreement School International Student Tuition Exemption
Target 【International Student Tuition Exemption】
①Those recognized as being in a difficult economic situation to pay tuition.
②privately-funded international student
③Not exceeding the minimum number of years needed to study
④Those not on temporary absence from school
【Academic Exchange Agreement School International Student Tuition Exemption】
①Being from an Academic Exchange Agreement School and able to obtain a recommendation from the head of the Academic Exchange Agreement School they attended.
②Those recognized as being in a difficult economic situation to pay tuition.
③privately-funded international student
④Not exceeding the minimum number of years needed to study
⑤Those not on temporary absence from schoolPayment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 30% of the annual tuition fee reduced in the corresponding fall semester of the year or 50% of the annual tuition reduction in the corresponding fall semester of the year (limited to students from academic exchange agreement schools) Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment Application period details Beginning of April Contact Education Promotion Department International Exchange Division URL ‐ Ritsumeikan University
Tuision Reduction Scheme for Self-Financed International Students
Target Privately-funded undergraduate and graduate international students belonging to regular courses. Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) In the first year, depending on the exam scores of the entrance exam, or grades achieved as a student here, will determine if one qualifies for a 100%, 50% or 20% tuition reduction. (The percentage of those eligible for reduction varies depending on the year, course, major, etc.) Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the University Application period details It will be done at the same time as application for the entrance exam. For details, please check the entry outline booklet. Contact It depends on the type of entrance examination. For details, please check the entry outline booklet. URL http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/current-students/pdf/IntlStudentHandbookScholarshipsSection.pdf Ando Momofuku Scholarship for International Students
Target Foreign students from Asian countries under the age of 30. (Undergraduate or postgraduate regular course students) Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 1,000,000 yen in year (length of receiving, one year), 2018 appointed students: undergraduates 2, graduates 2 Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment Application period details This will be explained during orientation/guidance after admission. Contact Depends on affiliated campus. Details will be explained during orientation/guidance after admission. URL http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/current-students/pdf/IntlStudentHandbookScholarshipsSection.pdf International Students Assistance Scholarship by Ritsumeikan Faculty/Staff
Target International students enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate regular courses. Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 250,000 yen in year (length of receiving, one year), 2018 appointed students: undergraduates 10, graduates 7 Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment Application period details This will be explained during orientation/guidance after admission. Contact Depends on affiliated campus. Details will be explained during orientation/guidance after admission. URL http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/current-students/pdf/IntlStudentHandbookScholarshipsSection.pdf RU Parents' Association of Student Education Assistance International Students Scholarship
Target Foreign students enrolled in regular undergraduate course Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 250,000 yen in year (length of receiving, one year), 2018 appointed students: 20 Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment Application period details This will be explained during orientation/guidance after admission. Contact Depends on affiliated campus. Details will be explained during orientation/guidance after admission. URL http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/current-students/pdf/IntlStudentHandbookScholarshipsSection.pdf RUSSES (Ritsumeikan University Short-term Exchange Student Scholarship)
Target A enrolled or previously enrolled college, under graduate, or graduate school student, part of Ritsumeikan's Study in Kyoto Program (SKP), and is taking more than ten hours of classes a week for one or two semesters. Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 40000 yen monthly Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the University Application period details You will be set with the application for this school's Study in Kyoto Program. Details are on the SKP site.
http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/admissions/skp/Contact skp@st.ritsumei.ac.jp URL http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/file.jsp?id=245565&version=English Ryukoku University
International students tuition assisting scholarship
Target Privately funded international student holding a VISA, enrolled in our college or graduate school (excluding exchange students), and can be judged as being in a difficult situation financially to study. Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 40% of tuition Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment Application period details ‐ Contact Ryukoku University education promotion center URL http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/file.jsp?id=245565&version=English International student special scholarship.
Target Undergraduate, college, graduate, and exchange students, whose academic achievements are particularly excellent. Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 576,000 yen per year, 135,000 yen per year Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment Application period details ‐ Contact Student department URL https://www.ryukoku.ac.jp/campus_career/expense/scholarship.html Numata Fellowship and Scholarship Application Information (Numata Scholarship)
Target Students of this school or students planning to enroll, who will study Buddhist studies in line with the purpose of this scholarship, and attain excellent grades (Regular international students, special international students, and research students). However, must not be receiving other scholarships. Also, must be expecting to graduate/complete within the shortest period. Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 80,000 yen per year, 100,000 yen per year Application period (before and after enrolment) ‐ Application period details ‐ Contact Ryukoku University education promotion center URL http://intl.ryukoku.ac.jp/scholarship/index2.html -
Kyoto College of Nutritional & Medical Sciences
Overseas students scholarship scheme A
Target Overseas international student entrance examination students, who apply to the fallowing items
①Those who are not only motivated to attend school but are also motivated concerning understanding of different cultures and communicating
②Those who have an exam score proving their Japanese ability or holding excellent grades at a Japanese language school.
※selection requiredPayment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Before enrolling into the school Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the school Application period details ‐ Contact admission clerk URL https://www.taiwa.ac.jp/ryugaku/eiyo/english.php#scholar Overseas students scholarship scheme B
Target International student entrance examination candidates (all enrollees) Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Tuition fee 100,000 yen reduction (minimum study period) Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the school Application period details ‐ Contact admission clerk URL https://www.taiwa.ac.jp/ryugaku/eiyo/english.php#scholar Kyoto Culinary Art College
Overseas students scholarship scheme A
Target Overseas international student entrance examination students, who apply to the fallowing items
Those who are not only motivated to attend school but are also motivated concerning understanding of different cultures and communicating
One holding any of the fallowing qualifications
Those holding N1
EJU (Japanese) 300 points or more
BJT score 530 or above
Excellent academic results at Japanese language school
※selection requiredPayment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Full admission fee exemption, full tuition fee exemption (first year only) Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the school Application period details ‐ Contact admission clerk URL https://www.kyoto-chorishi.ac.jp/en/guide/ Overseas students scholarship scheme B
Target Overseas international student entrance examination students, who apply to the fallowing items
Those who are not only motivated to attend school but are also motivated concerning understanding of different cultures and communicating
One holding any of the fallowing qualifications
Those holding N1
EJU (Japanese) 300 points or more
BJT score 530 or above
Excellent academic results at Japanese language school
※selection requiredPayment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Full admission fee exemption, partial tuition fee exemption, up to 300,000 yen per year (first year only) Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the school Application period details ‐ Contact admission clerk URL https://www.kyoto-chorishi.ac.jp/en/guide/ Special International Student Scholarship
Target International student entrance examination candidates Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Enroll fee partial exemption ¥ 100,000 (Granted to all international student entrance examination candidates) Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the school Application period details ‐ Contact admission clerk URL https://www.kyoto-chorishi.ac.jp/en/guide/ Kyoto College of Hotel, Tourism & Bridal management
Overseas students scholarship scheme A
Target Overseas international student entrance examination students, who apply to the fallowing items
①Those who are not only motivated to attend school but are also motivated concerning understanding of different cultures and communicating
②Those who have an exam score proving their Japanese ability or holding excellent grades at a Japanese language school.
※selection requiredPayment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Full admission fee exemption, full tuition fee exemption (first year only) Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the school Application period details ‐ Contact admission clerk URL https://www.kyoto-carriere.ac.jp/abroad/english/scholarship.php Overseas students scholarship scheme B
Target Overseas international student entrance examination students, who apply to the fallowing items
①Those who are not only motivated to attend school but are also motivated concerning understanding of different cultures and communicating
②Those who have an exam score proving their Japanese ability or holding excellent grades at a Japanese language school.
※selection required
Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Enrollment fee exemption, partial tuition fee exemption (Maximum 300,000 yen) (First year) Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the school Application period details ‐ Contact admission clerk URL https://www.kyoto-carriere.ac.jp/abroad/english/scholarship.php Overseas students special scholarship scheme
Target Overseas international student entrance examination students, who apply to the fallowing items Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Exemption of full enrollment fee Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the school Application period details ‐ Contact admission clerk URL https://www.kyoto-carriere.ac.jp/abroad/english/scholarship.php NISSAN Automobile Technical College
International student special scholarship
Target All those who have passed N2 Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 250,000 yen Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the University Application period details Please apply by the February before you enroll Contact Public Relations Division URL ‐ -
ISI Language School, Kyoto
Principal’s Award
Target A students who has held a student visa for over a year, and has excellent grades and attendance Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 50,000 yen Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment Application period details ‐ Contact ISI Japanese Language School Overseas Admission Consultation Center URL https://www.isi-education.com/application/scholarship/ Perfect Attendance Award
Target Students who holding a student visa has not been late or absent for one year Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 30,000 yen Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment Application period details ‐ Contact ISI Japanese Language School Overseas Admission Consultation Center URL https://www.isi-education.com/application/scholarship/
