Tuition Fees & Scholarship

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Tuition and Fees
Scholarship program
Scholarship Recipient Records

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and Fees Waseda University International Admissions Office website

Scholarship program

A wide range of scholarships is available for international students, including Waseda University scholarships, tuition reduction programs, and scholarships offered by private foundations. Many of these are non-repayable grants. For the latest information on application procedures, application periods, eligibility, and scholarship details, please refer to the International Students’ Handbook, which will be distributed after enrollment, or visit the website of the Center for International Education.

Scholarships you can apply before admission

There are scholarships available before enrollment that require applicants or accepted students to apply themselves, as well as scholarships for which the university conducts the selection process.

Scholarships Requiring an Application

The following scholarships require eligible applicants to submit an application themselves.
Please check the application period, eligibility requirements, required documents, and other details, and apply using the designated method.

・Scholarship by the Japanese Government (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology / MEXT)

Fully Supported Scholarship Program
*Application Period for September 2026 is CLOSED

For further information, please contact the Japanese Embassy or Consulate in the applicant’s country.
Please also refer to the link below.
・Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) website
・Center for International Education (CIE) website
・MEXT Scholarship Q&A (CIE website)

・Scholarships Offered by Local Governments and Private Organizations

For further information, please refer to the information below.
Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) website

Scholarships Selected by the University / No Application Required

The following scholarships are awarded based on the regulations of the Graduate School, and recipients are selected by the Graduate School.
When selecting recipients, the Graduate School does not conduct a survey of students’ preferences or accept individual applications from students.

Therefore, applicants and admitted students do not need to apply for these scholarships.
Those selected as recipients will be contacted individually by the Graduate School.

Scholarship Name	Overview
Partial Tuition-Waiver Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students	This is a tuition reduction program for privately financed international students. Fifty percent of tuition is waived.
Reserved Scholarship for Successful International Examinees	This is a grant-type scholarship for international students who are admitted through pre-arrival admission. An annual amount of 500,000 yen is provided for up to two years.
Kitakyushu Science and Research Park (KSRP) Scholarship by FAIS	This is a grant-type scholarship provided by the Kitakyushu Foundation for the Advancement of Industry, Science and Technology (FAIS) for international students enrolled in graduate schools in the Kitakyushu Science and Research Park. A monthly amount of 50,000 yen is provided for one year.