Program Fee and Scholarships
Program Fee
| One Semester | Two Semesters | |
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| Tuition*1 | 402,900 yen | 805,800 yen |
| Document Handling Fee | 10,000 yen | 10,000 yen |
| Bank Transfer Fee | 10,000 yen | 10,000 yen |
| Total Cost | 422,900 yen | 825,800 yen |
- 1All fees subject to change.
The program fee (which includes tuition, a bank transfer fee, and a document handling fee) is waived for exchange students participating under an Agreement for Student Exchange with an RU partner university.
Please see the “Estimated Living Expenses” chart below for a breakdown of the total costs.
Students applying independently (i.e., non-exchange students) are notified of program fee payment details and procedures upon acceptance.
Scholarships
There are two types of scholarships that are available to SKP applicants: the JASSO Scholarship and the RUSSES Scholarship.
Please check the information below to check if you are eligible to apply.
| JASSO Scholarship | RUSSES Scholarship*1 | |
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| Monthly Stipend | 80,000 yen | 40,000 yen |
| Period | One semester (4 months) or two semesters (10 months) | |
| Eligibility |
Exchange students from partner universities that will reside in Japan under a student visa while participating in SKP |
All students that will reside in Japan under a student visa while participating in SKP (including exchange students from partner universities)
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| Application Process |
Complete all required sections of the “Scholarship Application” in the SKP Application Form. |
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| Ineligible Students |
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| Important Notes |
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- 1The RUSSES Scholarship Scheme will be concluded at the end of 2025 Fall semester.
Estimated Living Expenses
Living expenses will vary depending on each student’s individual lifestyle, but a list of estimated expenses is provided below.
Costs may be offset by making use of the on-campus cafeterias, which provide a wide range of affordable meal options. Numerous supermarkets and grocery stores in the local area make cooking for yourself easier.
Other expenses applicants must consider are housing, health and liability insurance, local transportation, and leisure activities.
International students can work part-time in Japan for up to 28 hours per week if they obtain a “Permission to Engage in Activity Other Than That Permitted Under the Status of Residence Previously Granted.” However, it is very difficult to cover living expenses only with a part-time job, so students need to make a financial plan for their study abroad.
Estimated Living Expenses
| One Semester | Two Semesters | |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | 100,000 - 200,000 yen | 250,000 - 500,000 yen |
| Health Insurance | 9,000 yen | 18,000 yen |
| Personal Liability Insurance | 13,500 yen*1 | 13,500 yen |
| Academic Insurance | 650 yen | 650 yen |
| Local Transportation*2 | 35,000 yen | 70,000 yen |
| Food | 180,000 yen | 360,000 yen |
| Mobile Phone | 13,000 yen | 26,000 yen |
| Leisure Activities | 100,000 yen | 200,000 yen |
| Total Estimated Costs*3 | 439,500 - 539,500 yen | 928,000 - 1,178,000 yen |
- 1Students staying less than one year will be able to receive a partial refund before returning to their home country after carrying out necessary procedures.
- 2These are estimated costs for students who are commuting by public transportation.
- 3Students are required to join all the insurances above. Insurance fees are subject to change.
