Tohoku University New Scholarship Program for International Students

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

International students who enrol at Tohoku University from the 2027 academic year in an undergraduate, master's or professional degree programme. Selection uses entrance examination results, academic performance after enrolment and other considerations.

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About this opportunity

Tohoku University announced a new tuition scholarship for international students enrolling from the 2027 academic year. The earlier financial-need tuition exemption ends at the close of the 2026 academic year. Application steps are not yet published, so check the university's announcements.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. International students who enrol at Tohoku University from the 2027 academic year in an undergraduate, master's or professional degree programme. Selection uses entrance examination results, academic performance after enrolment and other considerations.
2. Note the deadline. Not announced yet (Tohoku says the details will be published on its website once finalised; the scheme is for students enrolling from the 2027 academic year) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); Admission or offer letter for your chosen programme; English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

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Tips from our advisors

1. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
2. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
3. Beyond grades, show leadership and community impact with concrete numbers and outcomes.
4. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
5. "Rolling" or "varies" does not mean unlimited time. Funds are awarded as applications are reviewed, so apply early.
6. Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.

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Who can apply for Tohoku University New Scholarship Program for International Students?

International students who enrol at Tohoku University from the 2027 academic year in an undergraduate, master's or professional degree programme. Selection uses entrance examination results, academic performance after enrolment and other considerations.

What does Tohoku University New Scholarship Program for International Students cover?

Covers the full tuition fee or half of it (the page summary says up to 100% of tuition); granted to about the top one-third of admitted students by academic performance

When is the deadline for Tohoku University New Scholarship Program for International Students?

Not announced yet (Tohoku says the details will be published on its website once finalised; the scheme is for students enrolling from the 2027 academic year) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with Tohoku University New Scholarship Program for International Students?

Host countries: Japan.

What documents do I need for Tohoku University New Scholarship Program for International Students?

Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); Admission or offer letter for your chosen programme; English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).

How much work is the Tohoku University New Scholarship Program for International Students application?

Low: Details not yet published