Tuition & Scholarships

Tuition and Fees

Below are estimated budget requirements to attend as a single person (without family) per academic year. The currency unit used is Japanese yen. IUJ does have many scholarships to help offset the costs.

Budget estimates

Notes:

• The admission fee of 300,000 yen is not required in the second year.
• This estimate is for one academic year and assumes that students remain at IUJ during the summer. Food, utility, and personal expenses vary depending on individual lifestyles. Travel expenses are not included.

Additional Budgetary needs for Families

Please review the IUJ Family Guide carefully. It includes a budget of a real IUJ student’s family with 2 adults and 1 small child who lived in the surrounding community. Additional expenses for school aged children (uniforms and supplies) will apply (see the guide).

IUJ Family Guide

Please note that many of these figures are estimates, and can vary depending on lifestyle, travel interests, etc. They are offered here as a rough estimate.

Financing 

A simple guide to scholarships is provided here, but applicants need to see the Scholarships website to learn the details about each scholarship, including eligibility and qualifications. Also, information on working while at IUJ is provided below.

Scholarships 

IUJ offers a range of scholarships to support successful applicants in our degree programs. Scholarships are awarded competitively at the time of admission, based on the goals of our partner organizations, companies, and foundations. Applicants may receive scholarships provided by IUJ, through IUJ nominations, or via independent applications. Please note that most scholarships require recipients to hold a Japan Student Visa.

IUJ Scholarship Guidelines for Non-Japanese Applicants

List of Scholarships to Apply through IUJ

This is a simplified list. Please view the Scholarship Guidelines for details.

Scholarship Guideline

1. Read the Admissions Guidelines and Scholarship Guidelines in Brochures & Admissions Materials. 
   

2. Create an account in the Online Application System and start your application. When registering, select “Non-Sponsored” as your sponsorship status.

3. In Phase 2 of the online application, complete the Scholarship Section to apply for scholarships.

IUJ Scholarship Guidelines for Japanese Applicants

Scholarships for Japanese applicants differ from those offered to Non-Japanese applicants. The application process is the same as that for international applicants described above.

Scholarships Available After Enrollment at IUJ

In addition to scholarships offered before enrollment, there are several scholarships that students may apply for after beginning their studies at IUJ, depending on their academic performance and financial need.
Scholarship Information will be posted on the Office of Student Services bulletin board. The OSS staff will assist with the applications.  Many of the scholarships are provided by outside sources, and only administered by the OSS.

Scholarships Students May Apply for Independently (apply on your own)

IUJ can only provide these links, but cannot provide support in the application or awards, nor can we answer your questions about the information provided. Links are as a service to help your own research. We hope it helps!

Part-time Work

Starting from the Spring Term of your first year, you may have the opportunity to work on campus. The hourly wage is 1,050 JPY. With permission from the Japan Immigration Service Agency of Japan, international students may work up to 28 hours per week. However, positions are limited, and most on-campus positions offer fewer hours.
Please note that some scholarships do not permit part-time employment requiring a work permit.

• Library staff (requires work permit)
• Computer help desk staff (requires work permit)
• Facilitators for IUJ non-degree programs
• Teaching Assistant
• Research Assistant

Opportunities to work off campus are very limited for students without Japanese language proficiency. A work permit is required. Please note that some students may not be eligible to obtain a work permit due to scholarship regulations.

A dependent visa is intended to allow a spouse to accompany and support a student during their studies (non-financial support). If a spouse wishes to work, a work permit is required. Spouses should not enter Japan primarily for the purpose of seeking part-time employment.
If permitted to work, spouses may work up to 28 hours per week. They are responsible for securing their own employment and must reside at the same address as the IUJ student.
Please note that a spouse’s employment must not interfere with the IUJ student’s academic responsibilities. All childcare needs (including during illness or school holidays), transportation arrangements, and other family responsibilities should be managed by the accompanying spouse.