Support system

*Tuition fee reductions and scholarships for privately financed international students are available to international students holding a "Student" residence status.

Tuition fee reduction for privately financed international students.

The tuition fee reduction system is designed to alleviate the financial burden on privately financed international students, allowing them to concentrate on their studies. The reduction rate varies depending on the year of enrollment.

New students are required to pay the full amount of tuition fees upon enrollment. Any reduced or waived first-semester tuition will be refunded to the student's designated bank account at a later date.

Students who enrolled in or before the 2020 academic year

subject

International students enrolled in regular courses at this university, with excellent attendance and academic performance.

Reduction amount

For first-year students, 30% of tuition fees will be reduced. For second-year students and above, tuition fees will be reduced by up to 50% for undergraduate students and up to 70% for Graduate Schools, taking into consideration the student's academic performance in the previous year and their financial circumstances.

period

Graduate Schools programs last four years, while graduate programs (Master's or Pre-doctoral) last two years, and doctoral programs (Doctoral) last no more than three years. Applications must be submitted annually.

Students admitted from the 2021 academic year onward

subject

International students enrolled in regular courses at this university who understand the university's educational policies, are highly motivated to study, have excellent conduct, and are in need of financial assistance for their education due to financial reasons.

Reduction amount

As shown in the table below.

	Tuition fee reduction rate for the relevant faculty, department, or graduate school as stipulated in the school regulations
Graduate Schools	First year student or first year after transferring.	50%
	Second year students or above, or second year or later after transferring	70%
	Students returning to school or re-enrolling	Applicable Grade level of tuition reduction/exemption
Faculty	First year student or first year after transferring.	30%
	Second year students or above, or second year or later after transferring	GPA 2.8 or higher: 70%
		GPA less than 2.8: 50%
	Students returning to school or re-enrolling	Applicable Grade level of tuition reduction/exemption

period

Applications are accepted on a yearly basis, and can be submitted for any period of study within the minimum required duration.
(Fourth year of undergraduate studies, two years of Graduate Schools 's or doctoral program, three years of doctoral program)

scholarship

Program to promote the acceptance of international students (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's grant to encourage learning for international students)

subject

Privately financed international students enrolled at this university who excel in both academics and character, and who face financial difficulties in continuing their studies.

Amount of benefit

Graduate Schools level/Undergraduate level: 48,000 yen per month

Payment period

12 months (from April of the year in which the recipient was determined to receive benefits until March of the following year)

Selection

The Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) makes the final decision based on university recommendations.

Other scholarships

Scholarships are also available from local governments, private organizations, and other entities. Details of each scholarship will be sent to you by email from the International Exchange Division.

Other support

Tohoku Gakuin University offers guidance sessions and events to support privately funded international students in their university life. Details of each event will be sent via email from the International Exchange Division.

An example of an event

• Orientation for New International Students
• New Semester Orientation
• Off-campus training for international students
• Farewell party for international students