Tohoku University International Excellence Scholarship 2027 | Full or 50% Tuition Support in Japan

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Summary

The Tohoku University International Excellence Scholarship is a new funding program introduced by Tohoku University under its University for International Research Excellence (UREX1) initiative. Starting from the 2027 academic year, the scholarship will support high-performing international students enrolling in undergraduate, master’s, or professional degree programs. Awards will cover either full tuition or 50% of tuition fees, and approximately the top one-third of admitted students will receive the scholarship based on academic performance.

Scholarship Name

Tohoku University International Excellence Scholarship

Host University

Tohoku University – Japan

Level of Study

• Undergraduate Programs

• Master’s Programs

• Professional Degree Programs

Value / Benefits

Recipients will receive:

• Full tuition fee coverage, or

• 50% tuition fee reduction

The award is designed to support top-performing international students studying at Tohoku University.

Number of Awards

• Approximately one-third of admitted international students will receive the scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be international students

• Be admitted to Tohoku University from the 2027 academic year onward

• Enroll in an undergraduate, master’s, or professional degree program

Selection Criteria

Scholarship recipients will be selected based on:

• Entrance examination results

• Academic performance after enrollment

• Other relevant academic considerations

Additional Notes

• The scholarship is part of Tohoku University’s educational reform initiative under the UREX1 framework.

• The existing tuition exemption program based on financial need will end after the 2026 academic year.

• From 2027 onward, this scholarship will replace the previous tuition exemption scheme.

• Further details about the program will be released on the official Tohoku University website once finalized.

For more information and application: 

Visit the official website of the Tohoku University International Excellence Scholarship