What are the scholarships for studying in Japan?

#日本Study# Introduction Although Japan is small, it is a country where well-known universities gather. Over the years, there has been an endless stream of students studying in Japan. So, what are the scholarships for studying in Japan? Below is the relevant information shared. Welcome to read and reference!

1. What are the scholarships for studying in Japan?

1. Japanese Government Scholarship

1. Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Scholarship

There is a kind of scholarship called the National Scholarship. International students who are free students are students who receive scholarships awarded by the Japanese government through the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. The scholarship amount is relatively high, with monthly scholarships ranging from 142,000 to 275,000 yen. There are two ways to apply for this scholarship. One is to apply through Japanese embassies and consulates abroad, and the other is to apply through Japanese universities.

Requirements for scholarships: applicant’s nationality, age, major, and academic qualifications

2. Study incentive fee for international students

This scholarship is provided to self-financed foreign students Yes, it is a kind of learning incentive fee. It is a scholarship awarded by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in conjunction with the Japan Association for International Education and the Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language Education. The scholarship amount is approximately 52,000 to 73,000 yen per month. The application method for this scholarship is generally through Japanese universities.

2. Japan Association for International Education Scholarship

The actual sponsors of this scholarship are private enterprises and individuals, who use the Japan Education Promotion Association to award scholarships to international students. This kind of scholarship is also called "Title International Student Scholarship". The scholarship amount is approximately 80,000 to 200,000 yen per month. As for the application method, you generally apply through Japanese universities. For details, please consult the Japan International Education Association.

Requirements for scholarships: students’ grades, attendance rate and daily performance

3. Local government and international exchange group scholarships

This kind of scholarship is from Japan Scholarships awarded by local payment and international exchange groups to international students who live or attend school in the local area. This kind of scholarship has certain special characteristics. It may be awarded in the form of subsidies for tuition and living expenses, as well as subsidies for accommodation, medical insurance, and transportation expenses. There are two ways to apply for this scholarship. One is to apply outside Japan, and the other is to apply at the school where you are studying.

IV. Civil Society Scholarship

This kind of scholarship has professional requirements for the scholarship recipients, because this kind of scholarship is awarded by Japanese private enterprises or civil groups based on their own enterprises or The business and work of the group determine the award recipients. The scholarship amount is approximately 130,000 yen per month. As for the application method, please contact the National Education Association or the school.

5. School Scholarships

Some schools in Japan will also provide scholarships to international students studying in their schools. The general scholarship amount is 30% of the tuition fee, and you can usually get it by applying.

2. Main expenses for studying in Japan

There are six main categories of expenses that may be involved in studying in Japan, namely: examination materials, admission fees, teaching materials, and accommodation fees , living expenses and other expenses.

1. Verification materials

Verification materials refer to the material review fee paid when submitting corresponding application materials to Japanese universities, which is equivalent to the registration fee for examination or review. Only pay once.

Furthermore, the fees charged by most schools for testing materials are basically the same. For graduate students, the fee is generally 9,800 yen, while for monks, it is slightly higher, usually 30,000 yen.

Some special majors such as arts or private universities may be slightly higher. However, you can apply for multiple schools at the same time when applying for Japanese universities. In this case, you need to pay multiple fees.

2. Admission fee

Admission fee refers to the fee that needs to be paid before registration. It is only paid once when enrolling.

Unlike in China, whether you enroll as an undergraduate, graduate student, monk, doctoral student, or language school student, you need to pay an admission fee, which is called the admission fee system in Japan.

Most schools charge the same admission fee, but the fees will be different depending on the status. For example, the admission fee for graduate students is generally 84,600 yen, and that for monks is generally 282,000 yen.

As long as you are determined to enroll in this school, you need to pay. Of course, even if you give up enrollment later, the admission fee will not be refunded.

3. Tuition materials

Tuition materials refer to tuition fees, which can be paid in half-yearly installments or once a year.

For graduate students, half-year tuition is about 200,000-400,000 yen, and for monks, it is about 300,000 yen, which can be said to be quite cheap.

IV. Accommodation fee

In Japan, the average accommodation fee for college students is 40,000 yen per month.

If you choose to live on campus, it will be about 20,000-60,000 yen per month. Of course, if you want to rent a house outside, the cost will be higher, about 60,000 to 80,000 yen per month or more.

Renting will provide you with more freedom and more privacy, but it is not as safe and convenient as living on campus. In many cases, you may not be able to rent a house near the school, so the transportation costs It may be another big expense.

5. Living expenses

The average cost of living in Japan is about 80,000-150,000 yen per month.

If you live in a high-consumption area such as Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka, the cost will naturally be higher. Regions like Hokkaido, Shikoku, and Kyushu will have slightly lower fees.

If you want to work part-time to earn living expenses after going to Japan, that is also an option. Working in Japan is generally calculated based on hourly wages, and the average hourly wage is about 1,000 yen/hour. I need to remind you that, You cannot work more than 28 hours per week in Japan.

Of course, it is not recommended that you work part-time. It is recommended that you focus on studying and work occasionally to integrate into Japanese life. It is a good choice.

6. Other expenses

In addition to the above five major expenses, others include national health insurance, school dues, water and electricity bills, telephone bills, commuting fees, etc.

If you want to study in Japan, you must join the National Health Insurance. If any personal accident occurs, it can protect your rights and interests in Japan.

Of course, the reimbursement amount of the National Health Insurance is also relatively high, reaching 70%, so if you get sick in Japan, you don’t have to worry about going to the hospital. Subtracting the insurance reimbursement, the money you spend is actually a lot. Less.

In addition to insurance fees, many schools will also have some associations, and you will also need to pay some membership fees if you want to participate.

Also, other things like water and electricity bills, phone bills, commuting fees, etc. vary from person to person. I need to remind you that taking a taxi in Japan is more expensive, so it is recommended that you take the bus* When it comes to transportation, Japan’s public transportation network is relatively complete.

The above is where you mainly spend money on studying in Japan. Taking all these factors into account, you can get the approximate cost of studying in Japan for one year, which is about 150,000-200,000 yuan a year. That's enough.

Not only does it cost less, Japanese universities also have comprehensive scholarship policies and tuition exemption systems, and they also support students to work to earn living expenses. From this point of view, studying in Japan can be said to be very cost-effective.

3. How to increase income and reduce expenditure while studying in Japan

1. Increase income

There are only two ways to make money, working and applying for scholarships.

1. Work-study program

The government’s requirements for students to work part-time are relatively loose. Basically, as long as everyone is willing, they can engage in legal work. After everyone obtains the certificate of legal part-time work, as long as It is guaranteed not to affect your studies and you can work up to 28 hours a week.

As for the jobs you can choose, except for illegal crimes and custom industries, basically as long as you can pass the recruitment review, you can join the job. The government has complete safeguards for everyone’s rights and interests in part-time jobs. You don’t have to worry about being deducted or cheated when it comes to salary.

2. Application bonus

Distinguish between conditional and unconditional projects. Unconditional scholarships are generally awarded by schools. You can apply directly through your academic test scores. Some The project does not even require additional application, as long as the requirements are met, it will be automatically issued.

Conditional projects generally have larger bonuses. The conditions here refer to the obligations that everyone has to bear after winning the award. It is usually a job requirement. You need to work in Japan for a period of time or go to the award. enterprises to work.

2. Saving money

International students can start with food, clothing, housing and transportation. There are many ways to save money.

For daily shopping, whether it is daily necessities or clothes, it is recommended to go when there are discounts in the mall, and remember to apply for a credit card. You can enjoy certain discounts by swiping the card, and you can also accumulate points, which can be used later. exchange.

For catering arrangements, it is recommended to choose a canteen or cook it yourself. Generally, the place you live will have cooking facilities. The cost of buying food is not high. It is much more cost-effective than going to a restaurant, and it is also more expensive. Suit your own taste.

Before spending money on purchases, you can make a list, so that everyone can shop with goals and reduce the possibility of spending money indiscriminately; secondly, you need to write down your daily expenses. On the one hand, you can understand Expenditure status, on the other hand, can wake you up.