Summary of tuition exemptions and scholarships (March 2026 version)
If you are a current student as of March, please check here for information on applying for tuition exemptions and scholarships.
This page provides information on tuition exemptions and scholarships available as of March.
Application methods and schedules vary depending on your affiliation or programs. Please check the linked pages carefully.
New information will be posted on the News & Events website for current students.
Notices about scholarships and tuition fee exemptions are marked with the "Tuition & Scholarships" tag.
Current students can also check the news on the student website on the university Slack channel (#rss- ~).
Please follow this to get the latest information.
Tuition exemption for current students
For undergraduates students
(reference) for students in the science and engineering fields
Every April, we accept applications for the "Scholarship for Outstanding International Undergraduates," an alternative to tuition exemption, from students of foreign nationality.
for students in the medicine, dentistry, health care sciences, and oral health care sciences fields
Applications will open in April.
Please make sure to check the upcoming announcements for current students.
For graduate students
for students in the science and engineering fields
Application period：
STEP 1 : Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:00 to Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 23:59 (Japan Standard Time — same as below)
STEP 2 : Thursday, June 4 to Wednesday, June 17, 2026（For all applicants）
for students in the medicine, dentistry, health care sciences, and oral health care sciences fields
Application period：
Step 1: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 to Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 15:00
Step 2: Thursday, June 4, 2026 to Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 15:00
Scholarships for current students
Privately sourced scholarships and financial aid (for Japanese students*)
* Some scholarships are available for students who have permanent residents of Japan.
for students in the science and engineering fields
Information on Privately Sourced Scholarships and Financial Aid is not available in English as only Japanese students are eligible. If you are eligible and would like to apply, please refer to the Japanese page for details.
for students in the medicine, dentistry, health care sciences, and oral health care sciences fields
Information on Privately Sourced Scholarships and Financial Aid is not available in English as only Japanese students. If you are eligible and would like to apply, please refer to the Japanese page for details.
Scholarships for international students currently at Science Tokyo
for students in the science and engineering fields
Prior registration is required. Please see the link for details.
for students in the medicine, dentistry, health care sciences, and oral health care sciences fields
Prior registration is required. Please see the link for details.
Scholarships that can be applied for without university recommendations (common to all affiliations)
We announce the information on the website of Science Tokyo for current students and the information should be checked by yourself. Notices about scholarships are marked with the "Tuition & Scholarships" tag.
Contact information
For details about the application period and other details, please contact the department in charge of the linked page.
IF you are unanable to access the links on this page, please contact to the below email address.
Student Support Group, Yushima Student Support Office, Student Support Division
- kousei.adm@ml.tmd.ac.jp
Yushima International Student Support Group, Yushima Student Support Office, Student Support Division
- fssu@ml.tmd.ac.jp