Hyogo University Scholarships for International Students 2026

I couldn’t find a University of Hyogo scholarship that’s designed specifically for “online-only” study.

Both exist, depending on the program. Many programs in Japan are primarily Japanese-taught, but University of Hyogo also offers English-taught options and English-language coursework.

A clear English-taught example is the School of Economics and Management’s Global Business Course (GBC), which University of Hyogo describes as taught only in English in its GBC materials. In Global Scholarships’ recipient story, Muhammad Athala says: “The classes are mainly conducted in English,” adding that “some courses require some degree of Japanese” depending on the professor.

It depends on the scholarship. Some private scholarships (and government scholarships) set age rules, while university tuition reductions/waivers may focus more on academic performance and financial need.

For example, MEXT has age criteria that vary by track and year (e.g., “born on or after” a specified date in the relevant guidelines). In the Global Scholarships story, Muhammad Athala received MEXT via a university route, so he had to meet MEXT’s eligibility rules in addition to the University of Hyogo’s selection process.

Scholarships can apply across many subjects offered at University of Hyogo, but some funding is tied to specific programs. For example, University of Hyogo’s MEXT-linked “Special Scholarship Program” information is prominently connected to the Global Business Course (economics/business/management).

• Business / Economics / Management: Strongly represented via the Global Business Course (GBC) and its related scholarship routes. Muhammad Athala is studying “Economics and Management” and notes he chose it because it “aligns more with my passion and interests.”
• Engineering & STEM: University of Hyogo has schools/graduate schools in Engineering, Science, and Social Information Science, and scholarship announcements for privately funded international students can be campus-wide.
• Humanities / Social Sciences: University of Hyogo includes the School of Human Science and Environment and a range of liberal-arts/general courses.

It depends on the scholarship type. University/privately-funded scholarships for international students are often open broadly (as long as you meet the program requirements), while government scholarships like MEXT have nationality rules.

For a real example, Muhammad Athala is from Indonesia and received MEXT through a University of Hyogo route. MEXT eligibility typically requires that applicants have the nationality of a country with diplomatic relations with Japan (plus other conditions).

It depends on your program and the language of instruction. For English-taught routes, the University of Hyogo requires proof of English ability (CEFR B2 level) via standardized tests (or approved English-medium schooling documentation).

In the Global Scholarships story, Muhammad Athala says, “I took the SAT and IELTS,” and adds: “I am able to get a decent band of 7.5 in my IELTS.” For Japanese-taught programs (and for some scholarship tracks), Japanese ability may be required or strongly recommended, sometimes demonstrated with JLPT.

There isn’t one universal minimum grade across all programs and scholarships; requirements vary by department and selection route. Some admissions emphasize test scores, essays/interviews, and academic records together rather than publishing a single GPA cutoff.

From the scholarship-recipient side, Muhammad Athala notes, “I did not have high grades” but had “a decent average of 88/100,” plus leadership and activities. Also, some financial benefits are performance-based after enrollment (for example, tuition exemptions in certain programs can increase if you rank in the top portion of your cohort).

A strong academic record helps, but “fit” and an overall profile can matter a lot, especially for competitive scholarships. In the Global Scholarships story, Muhammad Athala highlights being well-rounded: he had an 88/100 average, leadership experience (he says he was “the head of a student council”), and used those experiences to strengthen his essays.

He also describes the strategy of building a balanced application: “I had above-average grades, packed experiences,” plus test scores and certifications. Practically, that suggests a good background includes solid transcripts, credible language scores (when required), and evidence you’ll contribute on campus.

Documents vary by program, but for most programs, the University of Hyogo’s application materials include items like application essays, proof of English proficiency, a school recommendation, academic transcripts, and a graduation certificate/diploma (plus required forms such as a declaration).

It depends on the program. For the Global Business Course (GBC) international selection, University of Hyogo lists an application fee (with payment instructions), and some programs may have separate examination/admission-related fees. As one concrete example, University of Hyogo’s GBC guidelines state an application fee of 8,500 JPY plus handling charges (e.g., 500 JPY via PayPal in the documented method).