Hosei University Scholarships for International Students 2025

Hosei University, based in the heart of Tokyo, Japan, is a prestigious private university known for its strong academic programs and vibrant international community. Offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees, Hosei combines tradition with innovation, preparing students to succeed in both domestic and global contexts through a curriculum rooted in diversity, critical thinking, and practical skills.

To support its international student body, Hosei University provides a variety of financial aid opportunities. One of the key options is the Tuition Reduction program, available to students at all levels. This scholarship grants a 30% tuition discount in the first year and increases to 40% or 50% starting in the second year, based on academic performance. Graduate students may also qualify for the Grants for Doctoral Students, which includes a 480,000 JPY research grant and an additional 30,000 to 100,000 JPY for conference presentations. Other graduate funding opportunities include the Centennial Graduate Scholarship, which awards a one-time payment of 200,000 Yen, and the IIST Daddy Longlegs Scholarship, an annual 200,000 Yen grant intended to assist with study-related expenses.

External funding is also accessible through major programs such as the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship, which provides full tuition coverage, a generous monthly stipend—¥117,000 for undergraduate students and up to ¥145,000 for research students—and round-trip airfare.

You can find more university scholarships and external scholarships offered by Hosei University further down in this page!