Please note that the amount for tuition and other fees may suffer changes.
 

Soka University will establish a program called "Soka University Grant for Undergraduate International Students from Designated Countries" from the 2025 academic year, with the aim of providing students from countries and regions designated by Soka University (hereinafter referred to as "designated countries and regions") with opportunities to study at Soka University.

≪The designated countries and regions≫

Korea, Brazil, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar,        Vietnam, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Mongolia, Uzbekistan,   Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and all over the African region* as defined   by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

　　　




*https://www.mofa.go.jp/region/africa/index.html
 

• Candidates

(1) At the time of enrollment
Number of recipients: All students who are admitted through the undergraduate admissions for international students and meet the eligibility requirements indicated below.
Amount: 200,000 yen as a lump-sum payment (one provision per individual)
     
(2) After enrollment
Number of recipients: Up to 30 students per school year and up to 120 students in total  among those who are enrolled as regular students in the undergraduate departments of the university and meet the eligibility requirements indicated below.
Amount: 300,000 yen per year (up to four provisions per individual)

 

• Eligibility Requirements

Eligible applicants will be those who have been admitted to a faculty (excluding the Distance Learning Division) of the university, meet one of the following requirements, and have a willingness to actively participate in international exchange activities conducted by the university. 
(1) A person who holds a passport issued by a designated country or region with the status of residence as "Student" stipulated in Appended Table I of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act or with a status of residence such as "Permanent Resident," "Spouse or Child of Japanese National," "Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident," or "Long-Term Resident."

(2) A dependent of a guardian who resides in a designated country or region and has the nationality, permanent residence, citizenship, or equivalent qualification of that country.

For the detailed information, please refer to the application guidelines for the grant.
Soka University Grant for Undergraduate International Students from Designated Countries

Note: this scholarship format refers to the 2025 Academic Year, and it may suffer changes in the future.

Screening of recipients is conducted before enrollment, and the exemption is applied from the first year.

• Candidates 

International students who are/will be enrolled in the Undergraduate Program of Soka University, who demonstrate excellent academic performance and good character, and who are experiencing difficulty in continuing enrollment because of financial strain, are eligible.
 

• Amount of exemption and household income

 

Household annual income	Exemption ratio
Below 8,000,000 JPY	50% exemption
8,000,000 JPY or above	No exemption

 

 

• Application method:

Candidates applying for the Undergraduate Admissions for International Students can simultaneously apply for the scholarship. Results for both applications are announced together. The length of exemption period is one academic year. Those who wish continuation must apply for it for each respective year.
Note: this scholarship format refers to the 2025 Academic Year, and it may suffer changes in the future.