Payment of Tuition and Fees
【University】 Deadlines and methods of payment except iCLA
Payment of tuition and other fees (tuition, educational enhancement fee, etc.) must be paid by the deadline. In principle, tuition and other fees should be paid for one year at a time. It is also possible to pay tuition and other fees in two installments (Spring semester and Fall semester). The payment deadlines are as follows.
| Semester | Spring | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Deadlines | April 5 | September 1 |
Around mid-March and mid-July, we will send a “Notice of Tuition Fee Payment” to your registered address at the university. Please use the money transfer form included in the letter to pay your tuition fees.
You can send your tuition fees through flywire: It is very convenient because you can send money in local currency and there is no handling charge.
Please go to the following website (yamanashi gakuin University-Long Term Program) and follow the procedure for payment.
https://www.flywire.com/pay/ynu/
※International Exchange Center has payment guildlines in Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese.
Deferred payment
If you are unable to pay your tuition fees by the above deadline due to your family’s financial situation, you must obtain permission to defer payment (delay payment). Please submit an “Application for Extension of Payment of School Fees and Other Costs” to the Student Center. Even if the deferral is approved, you must pay your tuition fees by the next deadline at the latest.。
| Semester | Spring | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Extended Deadline | June 30 | December 28 |
Tuition Reduction and Scholarships for International Students
Yamanashi Gakuin University has a system of tuition exemptions and scholarships for international students so that you can make the most of your studies at the university.
＊Please be informed that the tuition fee exemption rate and availability of scholarships vary depending on the year of admission.
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【Caution!】Disadvantage for failure to pay tuition and other fees by the deadline Example
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Tuition Reduction for Privately Financed International Students [for Students entering in 2017 and 2018]
The purpose of this system is to reduce the tuition fees for self-financing international students enrolled in Yamanashi Gakuin University and YGGS. Students must apply for this system every year and undergo an interview by the university.
(1) Target
Privately funded international students enrolled in YGU and YGGS who meet all of the following ①～⑤ conditions.
| ①Faculties and Graduate Schools | 【YGU】All faculties except iCLA 【YGGS】Graduate School of Social Sciences |
| ②Students | Regular Students （※Short-term students, non-degree students, research students, and auditing students are not eligible） |
| ③Status of Residence | Study abroad （※Students with other status of residence are not eligible） |
| ④Economic conditions | The student is unable to study for financial reasons. （Specifically, the annual income of the financial guarantor must be less than 5 million JPY) |
| ⑤Other exemptions | Receiving a full or partial exemption from tuition fees under any other program. （※Scholarship students, semi-scholarship students, athletes designated for special enhancement of sports, and members of cultural and artistic clubs designated for enhancement are not eligible） |
【Note】 The following students will not be able to renew their exemption (i.e., they will not be able to receive a tuition reduction for the following year)
- Students whose status of residence is no longer a “Student”
- Students who have been accepted as Government-sponsored international students
- Second year college students who have earned less than 40 credits at the end of their second year
- Third year college students with less than 80 credits at the end of their third year
- First year graduate students with less than 12 credits at the end of their first year
- Students who are still enrolled in the course of study beyond the standard length of study without justifiable reasons
(Students who are enrolled for longer than 4 years in the case of university; 2 years in the case of graduate school) - Students who are not always in attendance and have poor academic results
- Student who has been suspended or reprimanded in accordance with school rules
- Students who have not paid their tuition fees for the Spring semester by June 30
- Students who have not paid their tuition fees for the Fall semester by December 28
(2) Tuition Fee Reduction
The following reductions will be deducted from the tuition for each semester.
＊The tuition reduction rate varies depending on the year of admission.
【Students enrolled by April 2017】
| YGU | YGGS | |||||
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| Year | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 1st | ２nd |
| Reduction rate | 40% | 40% | ||||
【Students enrolled in April and September 2018】
| YGU | YGGS | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 1st | ２nd |
| Reduction rate | 40% | 20% | 40% | |||
(3) How and when to apply
Students entering in April 2017/ 2018
Please submit the following documents to the International Exchange Center between January 13 (Wed) and 19 (Tue), 2021.
- YGU/ YGSS Tuition Reduction Application Form for International Students
- Documents proving the financial supporter’s 2019 income
Details will be posted or emailed by the International Exchange Center around November.
Students entering in September 2018
Please submit the following documents to the International Exchange Center between June 24 (Wed) and 26 (Fri), 2020.
- YGU/ YGSS Tuition Reduction Application Form for International Students
- Documents proving the financial supporter’s 2018 income
Details will be posted and emailed by the International Exchange Center around May.
※The documents to be submitted are subject to be changed in the future.
Those who do not submit the application documents by the deadline may not be eligible for the tuition fee reduction.
(4) Cancellation of exemption
A student who receives a tuition reduction may have his or her tuition reduction cancelled if any of the following circumstances apply.
- Student receives a disciplinary action of expulsion from the school in accordance with the school rules.
- If the application is found not meeting the requirements
If the reduction is cancelled, the student may be required to refund all or part of the reduced tuition fee.
Tuition Fee Reduction for Privately Financed International Students
[for Students entering in 2019 and 2020]
The purpose of this system is to reduce the tuition fees for self-financing international students enrolled in Yamanashi Gakuin University and YGGS. Students must apply for this system every year and undergo an interview by the university.
(1) Target
Privately funded international students enrolled in YGU and YGGS who meet all of the following ①～⑤ conditions.
| ①Faculties and Graduate Schools | 【YGU】All faculties except iCLA 【YGGS】Graduate School of Social Sciences |
| ②Students | Regular Students （※Short-term students, non-degree students, research students, and auditing students are not eligible） |
| ③Status of Residence | 「Study abroad」 （※Students with other status of residence are not eligible |
| ④Economic conditions | The student is unable to study for financial reasons. （Specifically, the annual income of the financial guarantor must be less than 5 million JPY) |
| ⑤Other exemptions | Receiving a full or partial exemption from tuition fees under any other program. （※Scholarship students, semi-scholarship students, athletes designated for special enhancement of sports, and members of cultural and artistic clubs designated for enhancement are not eligible） |
【Note】 The following students will not be able to renew their exemption (i.e., they will not be able to receive a tuition reduction for the following year)
- Students whose status of residence is no longer a “Student”
- Students who have been accepted as Government-sponsored international students
- First year college students with less than 8 credits at the end of their first year
- Second year college students who have earned less than 40 credits at the end of their second year
- Third year college students with less than 80 credits at the end of their third year
- First year graduate students with less than 12 credits at the end of their first year
- Students who are still enrolled in the course of study beyond the standard length of study without justifiable reasons
(Students who are enrolled for longer than 4 years in the case of university; 2 years in the case of graduate school) - Students who are not always in attendance and have poor academic results
- Student who has been suspended or reprimanded in accordance with school rules
- Students who have not paid their tuition fees for the Spring semester by June 30
- Students who have not paid their tuition fees for the Fall semester by December 28
(2) Tuition Fee Reduction
The reduced tuition rate below will be deducted from the tuition fee for each semester.
＊The tuition reduction rate varies according to the category of the applicant’s country or region of origin.
Enrollment in 2019
| Country/ Region category | Tuition Fee Reduction Rate |
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Category Ｓ When the per capita income of the country or region is approximately 2 million yen or more |
No tuition reduction Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong (Hong Kong Special Administrative Region), etc. |
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Category Ａ When the per capita income of the country or region concerned is approximately 1 million yen or more but less than 2 million yen |
20% of tuition for each semester China, Malaysia, etc. |
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Category Ｂ When the per capita income of the country or region concerned is approximately less than 1 million yen |
50% of tuition for each semester Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, etc. |
Enrollment in 2020
| Country/ Region category | Tuition Fee Reduction Rate |
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Category Ｓ When the per capita income of the country or region is approximately 2 million yen or more |
No tuition reduction China, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong (Hong Kong Special Administrative Region), etc. |
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Category Ａ When the per capita income of the country or region concerned is approximately 1 million yen or more but less than 2 million yen |
20% of tuition for each semester Malaysia, etc. |
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Category Ｂ When the per capita income of the country or region concerned is approximately less than 1 million yen |
50% of tuition for each semester Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, etc. |
(3) How and when to apply
Students entering in April 2019 / 2020
Please submit the following documents to the International Exchange Center between December 14 (Mon) and 18 (Fri), 2020.
- YGU/ YGSS Tuition Reduction Application Form for International Students
Details will be posted and emailed from the International Center around November.
Students entering in September 2019
Please submit the following documents to the International Exchange Center from June 29 (Mon) to July 3 (Fri), 2020.
- YGU/ YGSS Tuition Reduction Application Form for International Students
Details will be posted and emailed from the International Exchange Center around May 2021.
※The documents to be submitted are subject to change in the future.
(4) Cancellation of exemption
A student who receives a tuition reduction may have his or her tuition reduction cancelled if any of the following circumstances apply.
- Student receives a disciplinary action of expulsion from the school in accordance with the school rules.
- If the application is found not meeting the requirements
If the reduction is cancelled, the student may be required to refund all or part of the reduced tuition fee.
Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students
[Only for students enrolled in April and September 2018]
The purpose of this scholarship program is to encourage privately funded international students enrolled in Yamanashi Gakuin University to study Japanese. Students can apply for it every year.
(1) Target
Privately funded international students enrolled in Yamanashi Gakuin University who meet the following Japanese language requirements.
| Year | Japanese language requirements |
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| First year student | Applicants who have passed JLPT N2 level at the time of application and have scored 80 points or more in the liberal arts examination at the entrance examination. |
| Second year student | Students who have earned credits in Japanese Language I and II in their first year and have passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test at Level N3 or higher. |
| Third year student | Students who have earned credits in Japanese Language III and Japanese Language IV, and have passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test at Level N2 or higher. |
| Fourth year student | Those who have passed the JLPT N1 level |
【Note】 The following students are not eligible for this scholarship
- College students who enrolled before April 2017 and after April 2019
- Students from YGGS
- Students from iCLA
- Short-term students, non-degree students, research students, auditing students.
- Students whose status of residence is not a “Student”
- Receiving a full or partial exemption from tuition fees under any other program.
（※Scholarship students, semi-scholarship students, athletes designated for special enhancement of sports, and members of cultural and artistic clubs designated for enhancement are not eligible） - Students on leave of absence
- Students who are enrolled for more than 4 years in the case of university or more than 2 years in the case of graduate school due to deferment or postponement of graduation (except in cases where there are legitimate reasons such as leave of absence).
(2) Amount of payment
The scholarship award amounts are as follows.
| Year | First year student | Second year student | Third year student | Fourth year student |
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| Amount of payment (per year) |
70,000 yen | 140,000 yen | 140,000 yen | 140,000 yen |
(3) Application
Applications for 2nd year students and above are scheduled to be submitted in December (for students enrolled in April) and July (for students enrolled in September). Applicants must submit a copy of their JLPT pass certificate or JLPT pass/fail report at the time of application.
(4) Cancellation of scholarship
Scholarship payments may be cancelled if a student who has been awarded the scholarship falls under any of the following circumstances.
- Student receives a disciplinary action in accordance with school rules
- If an application based on a lie or fraud reveals that student are not really eligible for this scholarship.
If scholarship is cancelled, student may be required to return all or part of your scholarship.
Special Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students
[Only for university students enrolled in April 2019 or later]
As part of the academic encouragement program at YGU, this scholarship program provides scholarships to privately-funded international students who have excellent Japanese language skills and academic achievements and who are role models for other students. It is possible to apply for it every year.
① Class A Special Scholarship
| Academic year | Requirements |
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| First year | Applicants who meet all of the following requirements: (1) Applicants must have passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1 level at the time of application. (2) You must have scored 80 points or more in the Liberal arts examinations. |
| Second year | At the end of the first year, students must meet all of the following requirements: (1) Students must have passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1 level. (2) Students must have earned 20 or more credits cumulatively. (3) Have a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.3 points or higher. |
| Third year | At the end of the second year, students must meet all of the following requirements: (1) Students must have passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1 level. (2) The cumulative number of credits must be 40 or more. (3) Have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 points or higher. |
| Fourth year | At the end of the third year, students must meet all of the following requirements: (1) Students must have passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1 level. (2) The cumulative number of credits must be 80 or more. (3) Have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 points or higher. |
② Class B Special Scholarship
| Academic year | requirements |
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| 1st year | Applicants who meet all of the following requirements: (1) Applicants must have passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 level at the time of application. (2) You must have scored 60 points or more in the liberal arts examinations. |
| 2nd year | At the end of the first year, students must meet all of the following requirements: (1) Students must have passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 level. (2) The cumulative number of credits must be 20 or more. (3) Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 points or higher. |
| 3rd year | At the end of the second year, students must meet all of the following requirements: (1) Students must have passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1 level. (2) The cumulative number of credits must be 40 or more. (3) Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 points or higher. |
| 4th year | At the end of the third year, students must meet all of the following requirements: (1) Students must have passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1 level. (2) The cumulative number of credits must be 80 or more. (3) Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 points or higher. |
【Note】 The following students are not eligible for this scholarship
- Students who enrolled before September 2018
- Students from YGGS
- Students from iCLA
- Short-term students, non-degree students, research students, auditing students
- Students whose status of residence is not a “Student”
- Receiving a full or partial exemption from tuition fees under any other program.
（※Scholarship students, semi-scholarship students, athletes designated for special enhancement of sports, and members of cultural and artistic clubs designated for enhancement are not eligible） - Students on leave of absence
- Students who are enrolled for more than 4 years in the case of university or more than 2 years in the case of graduate school due to deferment or postponement of graduation (except in cases where there are legitimate reasons such as leave of absence).
(2) Scholarship award amounts and the Number of Recipient
The scholarship award amounts and the number of students employed are as follows
| Class | Amount of money | Number of Recipient |
|---|---|---|
| Ａ | 670,000 yen per year | Up to 5% of the number of privately financed international students enrolled in the relevant academic year. (International students in iCLA are not included) |
| Ｂ | 360,000 yen per year | Up to 15% of the number of privately financed international students enrolled in the relevant academic year. (International students in iCLA are not included) |
※ Class A and Class B scholarships cannot be awarded together in the same year.
※ For Class A, Benefits are used to cover tuition and educational enrichment expenses for the year of the benefit; For Class B, Benefits shall be replaced by the appropriation of tuition for the year of payment and no direct payment shall be made.
(3) Application
Applications for 2nd year students and above are scheduled to be submitted in December (for students enrolled in April) and July (for students enrolled in September). Applicants must submit a copy of their JLPT pass certificate or JLPT pass/fail report at the time of application.
(4) Cancellation of scholarship
If a student who has been awarded a scholarship falls under (1) or (2) below, his or her scholarship may be cancelled.
- When a student is disciplined in accordance with school rules
- If the student’s academic performance and lifestyle are not suitable for a scholarship
- If the application is based on a lie or fraud and it turns out that you are not really eligible for this scholarship
If your benefits are cancelled, you may be required to return all or part of your scholarship.
The Relationship between Tuition Fee Reduction for Privately Financed International Students and Privately Financed International Student (Special) Scholarships
(Quick Overview)
Undergraduate students
| Tuition Fee Reduction | Scholarships | |||||||
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| Enrollment/School year | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
| 2016 | 40% | 40% | 40% | 40% | × | × | × | × |
| 2017 | 40% | 40% | 40% | 40% | × | × | × | × |
| 2018 | 40% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 70K yen | 14K円 | 14K yen | 14K yen |
| 2019 |
S 0％ A 20％ B 50％ |
S 0％ A 20％ B 50％ |
S 0％ A 20％ B 50％ |
S 0％ A 20％ B 50％ |
A 67K yen B 36K yen |
A 67K yen B 36K yen |
A 67K yen B 36K yen |
A 67K yen B 36K yen |
| 2020 | S 0％ A 20％ B 50％ |
S 0％ A 20％ B 50％ |
S 0％ A 20％ B 50％ |
S 0％ A 20％ B 50％ |
A 78K yen 8000 yen 8000 yen |
A 78K yen 8000 yen 8000 yen |
A 78K yen 8000 yen 8000 yen |
A 78K yen 8000 yen 8000 yen |
Graduate students
| Tuition Fee Reduction | Scholarships | |||
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| Enrollment/School year | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd |
| 2018 | 40% | 40% | × | × |
| 2019 |
S 0％ A 20％ B 50％ |
S 0％ A 20％ B 50％ |
× | × |
| 2020 | S 0％ A 20％ B 50％ |
S 0％ A 20％ B 50％ |
× | × |
※ Not all applicants are eligible to receive a tuition reduction or scholarship.
Off-Campus Scholarships
We will notify you through the bulletin board in the International Exchange Center when there are scholarship offers from outside the university. Students who wish to apply for scholarships are advised to check the bulletin board regularly to ensure that they do not miss any notices.
Selection for off-campus scholarships is based on cumulative GPA and other factors. Not all students who wish to apply will be eligible to receive the scholarship. In order to be selected as a scholarship recipient, your academic performance and your attitude toward life are important, and you must be a role model for other international students.
| Organization |
Application period (Expected) |
Amount of Payment (Monthly) |
Recipient Record (2019) |
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| Japan Student Services Organization Learning Incentives | No openings (Reservation only) | 48,000 yen | Graduate | YGGS | 1 person |
| Undergraduate | YGU | 17 people* | |||
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The Korean Scholarship Foundation Scholarship |
3～4月 | 40,000 yen | Master’s Course | YGGS | 0 |
| 25,000 yen | Undergraduate | YGU | 1person | ||
| Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (JEES) Scholarship | 3～4月 | (Studies)40,000yen | Graduate and Undergraduate |
(Studies) (Minority admission countries) |
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(Japanese Language ability)50,000yen (Minority admission countries）50,000yen |
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| Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation Scholarship |
9月 | 140,000円 | Graduate | YGGS | 1person |
| 100,000円 | Undergraduate | YGU | 1person | ||
| Heiwa Nakajima Foundation Foreign Scholarship Students |
9～10月 | 100,000円 | Graduate and Undergraduate |
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*Including number of students hired for slots for which applications are made prior to enrollment and iCLA students