Tohoku University International Excellence Scholarship
New tuition award for roughly the top third of international students enrolling from 2027, covering full or half tuition.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s
Destination
Japan
Funding
Covers either the full tuition fee or one-half of it.
Eligible applicants
International students enrolling from AY2027 (undergraduate, master's, professional)
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Overview
Tohoku University International Excellence Scholarship is offered by Tohoku University for Undergraduate, Master’s study in Japan. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition (full or half)
Included
Covers either the full tuition fee or one-half of it. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International students enrolling from AY2027 (undergraduate, master's, professional).
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Japan
Official eligibility summary
International students entering undergraduate, master's or professional degree programmes from the 2027 academic year. About the top one-third of admitted students receive it, based on entrance examination results and academic performance. The announcement does not mention doctoral programmes.
Applicant profile
- International students enrolling from AY2027 (undergraduate, master's, professional)
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s study in Japan
Current-cycle criteria
- International students entering undergraduate, master's or professional degree programmes from the 2027 academic year. About the top one-third of admitted students receive it, based on entrance examination results and academic performance. The announcement does not mention doctoral programmes.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- The page does not list the documents required
How to apply
- 1
Await further announcements on Tohoku University's website
- 2
Contact the Student Exchange Division (undergraduate) or Financial Aid Section (master's)
Application timeline
Application cycle
Starts with the 2027 academic year, replacing the need-based tuition exemption that ends after 2026. Application method not yet described.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Tohoku University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.