Admission, Tuition and Scholarship for International Students
Admission
2023 Academic Year Outline of Fukuoka Women's University（FWU）Entrance Examination for International Admission.
●Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program
Financial Support for International Students:
University Entrance Examination for International Students :
Be sure to check the procedural requirements in the official Exam Leaflet (which will be announced duly) for details by referring to the table below:
| Date of Enrollment | April 2023 |
|---|---|
| Major & Course | ・Department of International Liberal Arts ・Department of Environmental Science ・Department of Food and Health Sciences |
| Type | General Entrance Examination |
| Number of Candidates | 20（*1） |
| Date of Exam | 11 December, 2022 |
| Exam Location | Fukuoka Women's University, Korea, Malaysia ※Subject to change due to COVID-19. |
| Selection Procedure |
・ Short essay ・ Interview ・ Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students（EJU） ・ English language proficiency tests（*2） |
| Important Notice | ― |
| Application Procedure | Application Procedure (PDF)(Updated October-17,2022) ※Partial Correction（PDF）(Updated October-17,2022) |
| Download the following formats in applying to the relevant examination. |
・Curriculum Vitae（PDF） ・Application for Certificate of Eligibility （excel） （PDF） 【SAMPLE（PDF）】 ・Absence Notification（PDF） |
（*1） The Number of admissions for General Screening (20 students) includes the admissions for Partner Institution Recommendation Screening (a few).
（*2） Acceptes English language proficiency tests:
1)EIKEN Test in Practical English Proficiency
2)TOEFL iBT
3)TOEIC® Listening & Reading test, TOEIC® Speaking & Writing tests
4)GTEC (4-skill version)
5)IELTS
6)TEAP
7)TEAP CBT
8)Cambridge English Qualifications
Pre-arrival Admission Approval:
“Pre-arrival admission approval” is a system whereby applicants to FWU are allowed to apply for admission and to take the entrance examination (while being in their countries) and are judged as a successful candidate for admission on the bases of the scores of EJU and of FWU’s independent exam.
FWU holds this Pre-arrival Admission Examination for international students in Korea (Seoul), Malaysia(Kuala Lumpur) , Vietnam (Hanoi) and Thailand（Bangkok）, giving the task of writing a short essay and an oral exam. With this type of entrance examination, any overseas candidates can take an examination without coming to Japan.
Tuition
| Entrance exam fee | \5,000 |
|---|---|
| Admission fee | ― |
| Tuition fee | \535,800/year (\267,900/semester) |
- FWU waives the Admission fee for all international students.
- FWU offers eligible students a tuition fee waiver program which exempts the half or all of the yearly tuition fees depending on the scores of the entrance exam and on the GPA.
Miscellaneous dues
| Supporters Association Fee (Initial Fee) | \40,000 |
|---|---|
| Supporters Association Fee (Annual Fee) | \10,000 |
| Insurance fee (4 years period) | \4,010（Department of International Liberal Arts and Department of Environmental Science） \4,080（Department of Food and Health Sciences） |
| Students’ Association (4 years) | \15,000 |
| Total | \69,010（Department of International Liberal Arts and Department of Environmental Science） \69,080（Department of Food and Health Sciences） |
Providing a room in the dormitory for all International Students
The International Students Friendship House “NADESHIKO” is located in campus. International Students are guaranteed a room in “NADESHIKO” for 4 years. Click here for further details.
Fee: \15,000 per month (including the cost of utilities and internet connection)
Scholarships
Provision of scholarships in AY 2022
There are several scholarships offered, on a competitive policy, by the Japanese government (JASSO) and the local organizations. Students can apply for them.
| Name | Type of Scholarship | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|---|
| JASSO | Monbu-kagaku-sho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students (by Pre-arrival) | \48,000/month |
| Fukuoka (Prefecture) International Exchange Foundation | Fukuoka Satooya Scholarship for International Students from Asian Nations | \20,000/month |
| Fukuoka City International Foundation（Yokatopia） | Yokatopia Scholarship for International Students（includes work experience opportunity） | \60,000/month |
※There are also other scholarships than the ones mentioned above, but generally 2-3 students per year are able to obtain such grants. There are also tutor systems to support foreign students with their studies, life in Japan and interpersonal relationships.
| Country ／ Region | Location | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| ・Korea（Seoul, Busan） ・Malaysia（Kuala Lumpur） |
Each examination sites for 2022 EJU （1st session） |
Distribution of materials （June 19, 2022） |
| ・Korea（Seoul, Busan） ・Malaysia（Kuala Lumpur） |
Each examination sites for 2022 EJU （2nd session） |
Distribution of materials （November 13, 2022） |
