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KIU Special International Student Tuition Reduction Scholarship

Generous institutional scholarship automatically awarded to qualified foreign international students accepted into undergraduate programs.

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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
Secondary school GPA >= 3.0/4.0 and competitive EJU score
English language proficiency
JLPT N2 (or N3 with English B2 credentials)
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required
Thesis / Research statement
High school graduation certificate, EJU exam score sheet, and statement of financial support
Recommendation letters
1 recommendation from Japanese language school or secondary principal

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

Financial support / stipend
30%, 50%, or 100% tuition waiver (saving up to ¥900,000/year) based on academic entrance performance
Application fee
¥20,000 (Entrance exam fee)
Tuition / joining costs
¥850,000/year (Economics) / ¥1,450,000/year (Physical Therapy) before tuition reduction

Dates and verification

Application deadline
January 20, 2027
Last source review
2026-10-15

Important verification note

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

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