Hokkai-Gakuen International Student Special Tuition Exemption Award

Merit-based institutional award granting tuition fee reductions to qualified overseas candidates pursuing graduate studies in engineering, economics, and humanities.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 or equivalent
English language proficiency: JLPT N2/N1 or IELTS 6.0
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Study plan detailing academic and professional goals in Hokkaido
Recommendation letters: Recommendation from university academic advisor

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: 30% to 50% tuition fee waiver plus JASSO reservation priority (¥48,000 JPY/month)
Application fee: ¥30,000 JPY
Tuition / joining costs: ¥580,000 JPY/year (after 50% tuition reduction)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: November 25, 2026 (Spring April 2027 intake)
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Hokkai-Gakuen University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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