JIU Tokyo International Student Academic Merit Scholarship
Competitive tuition fee waiver awarded to newly enrolled foreign students demonstrating high academic achievement and strong commitment to international cultural exchange.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- High school or college GPA of 3.20+ or top 20% ranking
- English language proficiency
- JLPT N2 or TOEFL 75
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Essay on personal contribution to international harmony in Japan (800 characters in Japanese)
- Recommendation letters
- Academic recommendation from former school
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- 30% to 50% tuition reduction for the first year of study (worth up to ¥400,000)
- Application fee
- ¥0 scholarship application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Direct tuition waiver
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official JAPAN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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