Doshisha University Merit Scholarships for Self-Funded International Students to Study in Japan
Studying full-time for an MBA is a considerable investment of time and money, and applicants should be prepared for this commitment. In addition to tuition fees, students will need to budget for accommodation and living expenses, health insurance, travel, and other miscellaneous costs.
To assist your MBA studies at Doshisha Business School, we are pleased to be able to offer a number of generous scholarships and funding opportunities to international students. Please see below for further information.
Please note that a certain number of Japanese language and culture courses offered by Doshisha’s Center for Language and Culture (“CJLC”) are open to international students enrolled in our program free of charge. Check our Study Japanese: Language & JMBA Courses page for further information.
All successful international applicants* to our program for 2022 entry are eligible for Doshisha University Merit Scholarships for Self-Funded International Students, tuition-reduction scholarships ranging from 30% to 100% of tuition. The scholarship types and total fees are as follows: *Conditions may apply to some international applicants.
100% Tuition Reduction
For 20% to 30% of international students
| Fees/Semester | Year 1 | Year 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester | Fall Semester | Spring Semester | |
| Admission Fee | 200,000 | (-) | (-) | (-) |
| Tuition | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Facilities Fee | 54,500 | 54,500 | 60,500 | 60,500 |
| Total | 430,000 (approximately 4,300 USD *1USD = 100JPY) |
50% Tuition Reduction
For 30% to 40% of international students
| Fees/Semester | Year 1 | Year 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester | Fall Semester | Spring Semester | |
| Admission Fee | 200,000 | (-) | (-) | (-) |
| Tuition | 149,500 | 149,500 | 150,750 | 150,750 |
| Facilities Fee | 54,500 | 54,500 | 60,500 | 60,500 |
| Total | 1,030,500 (approximately 10,305 USD *1 USD = 100 JPY) |
30% Tuition Reduction
For 40% of international students
| Fees/Semester | Year 1 | Year 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester | Fall Semester | Spring Semester | |
| Admission Fee | 200,000 | (-) | (-) | (-) |
| Tuition | 209,300 | 209,300 | 211,050 | 211,050 |
| Facilities Fee | 54,500 | 54,500 | 60,500 | 60,500 |
| Total | 1,270,700 (approximately 12,707 USD *1USD = 100JPY) |
Doshisha University Graduate School Scholarship
The university is dedicated to financially help students achieve their educational goals and complete their master’s degree at Doshisha University. The recipients of this scholarship will receive an amount equal to one half of the total tuition and is available to selected students. Scholarships are awarded for one academic year. 100% reduced-tuition, MEXT, and other government scholarship recipients are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.
Doshisha University Graduate School Special Scholarship
The Doshisha Business School Dean will nominate one student for this award. The recipient of this scholarship will receive an equivalent amount of one year’s worth of tuition fees plus 120,000 yen. Scholarships are awarded for one academic year. Students cannot apply for this scholarship directly and 100% reduced-tuition, MEXT, and other government scholarship recipients are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) Scholarship
[University Recommendation]
Each year a number of students are awarded the prestigious MEXT Scholarship University Recommendation, funded by the Japanese government. The MEXT scholarship covers tuition costs, living expenses, and transportation from overseas.
Doshisha Business School will nominate ONE or TWO strong candidates among the successful round 1 applicants who meet all the requirements and conditions in accordance with the regulations of the MEXT scholarship award. If you wish to be considered for the MEXT Scholarship University Recommendation from Doshisha University, then we require that that you apply to our program within the first round in December 2021.
Students who wish to be considered for the “Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) Scholarship [University Recommendation]” should apply with TOEFL iBT® or IELTS™.