Tokyo Metropolitan University (TMU) offers a variety of financial aid options to support international students in their academic pursuits. Below is an overview of available scholarships and tuition reduction programs:
Tokyo Metropolitan University Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students
Eligibility: Academically outstanding privately financed international undergraduate students enrolled at TMU.
Benefits: Monthly stipend of 150,000 JPY.
Application Period: Typically opens annually; for the 2024 cycle, applications were accepted from October 1 to October 15, 2024.
Application Process: Applicants should review the Application Guidelines and submit the required documents within the specified application period.
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships
Eligibility: International students pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies.
Benefits: Covers tuition fees, provides a monthly stipend, and may include travel expenses.
Application Routes:
Embassy Recommendation: Applicants apply through the Japanese embassy or consulate in their home country.
University Recommendation: Applications are accepted through TMU for students from partner institutions.
Application Process: Applicants should consult the Japanese embassy or consulate in their home country or TMU's International Center for detailed procedures.
Tokyo Global Partner Scholarship Program
Eligibility: High-achieving international students aiming to pursue graduate education at TMU.
Benefits:
Coverage of admission fee and tuition.
International airfare.
Monthly stipend of 150,000 JPY.
Application Timeline:
Fall Admissions: Application opens in February; studies commence on October 1st.
Spring Admissions: Application opens in September; studies commence on April 1st.
Application Process: Detailed application guidelines are available on the Tokyo Global Partner Scholarship Program website.
Eligibility: Privately financed international students exhibiting outstanding academic performance or those who have endured significant financial hardship.
Benefits: Partial or full reduction/exemption of tuition fees.
Application Process: Students should contact the Student Affairs Section at TMU for detailed information and application procedures.
Scholarship Booklet: TMU publishes an annual Scholarship Booklet detailing available scholarships, eligibility criteria, and application procedures. The 2024 edition is accessible online.
International Affairs Office Contact:
Email: ryuga-support@tmu.ac.jp
Address: 1-1 Minami-Osawa, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo 192-0397, Japan.
Phone: +81-42-677-2030.
Please note that application periods and eligibility criteria are subject to change. It is advisable to consult the official TMU International Center website and the respective scholarship pages for the most current information.