OpenFieldHyogo Prefectural Zero Tuition Program for Domestic Students
Prefectural government higher education policy making tuition and admission fees completely free for students whose families reside in Hyogo Prefecture.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Admission to undergraduate or graduate degree at University of Hyogo
- English language proficiency
- Japanese language proficiency required for degree
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Certified Hyogo residence certificate (Juminhyo) demonstrating minimum 3 years residence
- Recommendation letters
- Not required
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full tuition and matriculation fee waiver worth over ¥820,000 in the first year and ¥535,800/year thereafter
- Application fee
- ¥0 (waived for eligible residents)
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥0 (100% free under prefectural policy)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 25, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Hyogo documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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