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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.

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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
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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