Tuition and Scholarships (Regular Students)
Payment of tuition fees
For details regarding tuition payment methods, schedules, contact information, etc., please see the following page.
Things to keep in mind
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Please note that if tuition fees are not paid by the due date, you will not only lose your eligibility to take the exam according to Article 51 of the school regulations, but you will also be expelled according to Article 34 of the school regulations.
In that case, the university is obligated to report to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and the Immigration Services Agency of the Ministry of Justice that the student was expelled for non-payment of tuition fees, which could potentially hinder the student's future ability to obtain a visa to enter Japan.
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When the university sends documents regarding tuition fees, they will, in principle, be sent to the parent's address in Japan (for graduate students, they will be sent to the student themselves).
This is a very important document, so please make sure to enter your Japanese address in the "Parent/Guardian Address" field of your student portal's "My Profile" to ensure you receive it safely.
*If the parent/guardian does not reside in Japan, please write "the student's current address + student's name + c/o" in the parent/guardian address field.
If your guardian's address is outside of Japan, please register it under "Overseas Guardian/Parent" in your student portal's "My Profile."
Various scholarships
There are various scholarships available both within and outside the university for international students. Application qualifications and conditions vary depending on the scholarship, so be sure to check carefully before applying.
On-campus Scholarships
This is a scholarship unique to Aoyama Gakuin University.
| Aoyama Gakuin University Industry-Academia Joint Global Scholarship for International Students | |
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Qualification requirements
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Undergraduate/graduate students (those with a "Student" status of residence)
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Scholarship amount etc.
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[First-year undergraduate students/graduate students] 300,000 yen per year
[Undergraduate second year and above] Annual fee: 300,000 yen or 500,000 yen * If the annual budget is exceeded, the amount will be adjusted. |
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Number of applicants
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nothing special
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Recruitment record
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249 people (2025)
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Recruitment period
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May-June (September enrollment) September-October (April enrollment)
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Payment period
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1 year
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Purpose of the scholarship
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Eligible for students with excellent academic records and character
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External scholarships and university recommendations (internal selection process)
There are scholarships established by private educational organizations (scholarship foundations, etc.) with their own aims and objectives.
Scholarships handled by Academic Fees and Scholarships Division (Aoyama Campus) / Student Life Division (Sagamihara Campus)
There are scholarships that you can apply for through your university and those that you can apply for individually. When the university receives a request for scholarships, it will be posted on the "Student Life and Scholarships" page of the student portal menu. Please carefully check the conditions for scholarship recipients and apply by the designated application deadline, assuming that you will participate in various events hosted by the scholarship foundation.
Please refer to the university website for past achievements. *Varies depending on the year.
Scholarships handled by the International Center (Aoyama Campus)/Student Life Division (Sagamihara Campus)
| Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) Scholarship for International Students | |
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Eligibility
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Undergraduate/Graduate students
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Scholarship amount etc.
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Monthly tuition: Undergraduate 48,000 yen / Graduate school 48,000 yen
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Recruitment record
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39 people (FY2025)
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Recruitment period
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April to May
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Payment period
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1 year/6 months (only if additional applications are accepted)
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Purpose of the scholarship
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This scholarship, provided by Aoyama Gakuin University Services Organization (JASSO), aims to support privately financed international students who have excellent academic records and character, and who are deemed to be facing financial difficulties in continuing their studies.
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To those who have reserved the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's Scholarship for International Students
Please refer to the instructions you received from Aoyama Gakuin University Services Organization (JASSO) regarding the documents you need to submit.
Documents to be submitted to the university
Students enrolled at Aoyama Campus should submit the following documents at the International Student Orientation to be held in late March.
Students affiliated with the Sagamihara Campus should submit the form to the Student Life Division (Student Center, 1st floor, Building B).
(1) A copy of the "Notice of Acceptance of Reservation for the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's Scholarship for International Students"
(2) Copy of Japan Post Bank passbook (cover page, account number on the first page, and the page with the account holder's name)
Japanese Government Scholarship (Research Student) [Embassy Recommendation]
*Cannot be awarded with other scholarships
External scholarships/open recruitment (free application)
Please check and apply directly to scholarship organizations.
Notes
The above scholarships are for privately funded international students, and are not available to government-sponsored international students or international students whose tuition fees are covered by a foreign government or scholarship organization. The scholarships offered vary depending on the faculty/graduate school and the academic year, so please check the application requirements when applying. Applications for scholarships for privately funded international students are generally made after enrollment. Also, since it is very difficult to obtain a scholarship immediately after enrollment, you should not base your study abroad plans on receiving a scholarship. When applying, you will need to have the funds necessary for studying abroad secured by yourself.
Tuition exemption system for students on military leave
This system exempts international students enrolled at Aoyama Gakuin University from tuition fees if they take a leave of absence due to military service in their home country of nationality.
*Students enrolled at Aoyama Campus should check the information session to be held within the academic year. Please check the student portal for the schedule.
*Students enrolled Sagamihara Campus will be handled individually, so please contact the International Center at Sagamihara Campus as soon as possible.
1. Tuition exemptions
Tuition, facilities and equipment fees, educational activity fees, and basic enrollment fees. In addition, those who qualify for this system may be exempted from paying various fees other than tuition with the consent of the organizations that collect those fees, in the same manner as tuition.
2. Eligibility
1. Students enrolled in a regular course at an undergraduate or graduate school with a "Student" visa status
2. To be conscripted into military service in the country of one's nationality
3. Have a strong desire to study and the intention to continue studying
However, individuals who fall under any of the following items will be excluded from this system.
1. First-year students
2. Those who are recognized as having a severe lack of attendance and no intention of continuing their studies.
3. Those who are deemed to have poor academic performance and no prospect of success.
4. Those who have received disciplinary action
3. How to apply
Please submit the application form to the International Center on your campus along with a document certifying that you will be serving in the military. Please note that if you do not apply by the deadline, you will not be exempted.
4. Application period
Approximately 3 to 4 months before the start of the year in which you plan to take leave (application deadline: usually around January 11th)
*More details will be provided on the student portal.
5. Number of applications and period
This program is limited to one application per student during their enrollment at Aoyama Gakuin University. The application period will be as requested by the international student applying, but is limited to a maximum of two consecutive years.