Admission, Tuition and Scholarship for International Students
This site is for regular international undergraduate students; for government-sponsored students, click here. For an overview of Fukuoka Women’s University, see the "FWU Start Book"below.
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Admission
Outline of Fukuoka Women's University（FWU）International Entrance Examination（2027 Academic Year)
University Entrance Examination for International Students :
Be sure to check the procedures described in the official "Exam Leaflet" (to be announced later) and refer to the table below for the process of application and selection:
| Date of Enrollment | April 2027 |
|---|---|
| Major | ・Department of International Liberal Arts ・Department of Environmental Science ・Department of Living Environment Science and Informatics ・Department of Food and Health Sciences |
| Type | General Entrance Examination |
| Number of Candidates | 20（*1） |
| Date of Exam | 13 December, 2026 |
| Exam Location | Fukuoka Women's University, Korea, Malaysia |
| Selection Procedure |
・ Essay (*2) ・ Interview ・ Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students（EJU） ・ English language proficiency tests（*3） |
| Important Notice | The 2027 (Reiwa 9) Admissions Guidelines are scheduled to be released in late July 2026 |
| Application Procedure | Application Procedure |
| Download the following formats in applying to the relevant examination. |
・Curriculum Vitae ・Application for Certificate of Eligibility（excel） ・Application for Certificate of Eligibility 【Attachment (Various Confirmation Forms)】（excel） ・Absence Notification |
（*1）The Number of admissions for General Screening (20 students) includes the successful candidates accepted through the Partner Institution Recommendation Screening (a few students).
（*2）There is no essay exam for the Department of Environmental Science or the Department of Living Environment Science and Informatics
（*3）Accepted English language proficiency tests:
1) TOEFL iBT
2) TOEIC® Listening & Reading test, TOEIC® Speaking & Writing tests
3) IELTS
4) GTEC(4-skill version)
5) TEAP
6) TEAP CBT
7) Cambridge English Qualifications
8) EIKEN Test in Practical English Proficiency
Pre-arrival Admission Approval:
“Pre-arrival admission approval” is a system whereby eligible applicants may take the entrance examination in their home countries and gain admission to FWU without coming to Japan prior to enrollment. Fukuoka Women’s University conducts this type of examination at four different locations: Korea (Seoul; general selection), Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur; general selection and partner school recommendation selection), Vietnam (Hanoi; partner school recommendation selection) and Thailand (Bangkok; partner school recommendation selection). Applicants are judged as successful candidates for admission on the basis of their scores in ‘The Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU)’ (Examinations taken outside Japan) and of FWU’s independent exam.
Tuition
| Entrance exam fee | \5,000 |
|---|---|
| Matriculation fee | ― |
| Tuition fee | \535,800/year (\267,900/semester) |
- FWU waives the Matriculation fee for all international students.
- FWU offers eligible students a 'tuition fee waiver program' which exempts the half or all of the annual tuition depending on the scores of the entrance exam and, in the subsequent years,on the grade point average(GPA).
Miscellaneous dues for FY2026
※The Department of Environmental Science and the Department of Living Environment Science and Informatics will be established in FY2027.
| University Supporters’ Association Fee (Initial Fee) | \40,000 |
|---|---|
| University Supporters’ Association Fee (Annual Fee) | \10,000 |
| Insurance fee (4-year term) | \40,060（Department of International Liberal Arts and Department of Environmental Science） \40,130（Department of Food and Health Sciences） ※All international students are required to be covered by the "Comprehensive Insurance for Students Lives Coupled with "Gakkensai" for International Students" (abbreviated as "Inbound Supplementary Insurance"), which provides 24-hour coverage for student life. |
| Students’ Association (4-year term) | \15,000 |
| Total | \105,060（Department of International Liberal Arts and Department of Environmental Science） \105,130（Department of Food and Health Sciences） |
Providing a room in the dormitory for all International Students
The International Students Friendship House “NADESHIKO” is located on the 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)
※If these fees are revised, the new amounts will take effect as of the date of the revision.
Scholarships
While there is no FWU scholarship program for privately-financed international students, FWU recommends scholarships offered by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO), and other foundations and organizations.
Below is a non-exhaustive list of scholarships for privately-financed international students for which FWU received nomination requests in the past.
- MEXT Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students, Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)
- Fukuoka City International Foundation Scholarship, Fukuoka City International Foundation
- Future Development Scholarship for International Students, Fukuoka City International Foundation
- Fukuoka Satooya Scholarship for International Students from Asian Nations, Fukuoka International Exchange Foundation
- Scholarship, Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation
- Heiwa Nakajima Foundation Scholarship Students, Heiwa Nakajima Foundation
- Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students, SGH Foundation
- JEES Scholarship, Japan Educational Exchanges and Services
- Shiiki Masakazu Memorial Scholarship for Asian Students
- Scholarship, The Korean Scholarship Foundation
Note: Should any other scholarships for international students become available, information will be communicated by email.
Financial Support for International Students:
Tuition is reduced or exempted for international students who meet the academic performance criteria specified below:
1. Tuition reduction/exemption for first-year students is dependent on their entrance examination scores.
| Full tuition exemption ※Applies to students who meet either A or B below. (Maximum 10 students) |
A) An EJU score in the top 20% of all examinees in “Japanese language” and an average score or higher in at least one other subject. B) A score surpassing the “full exemption” threshold for one of the English language exams indicated in the table below. |
|---|---|
| Half tuition exemption ※Applies to students who meet either A or B below. (Maximum 10 students) |
A) An EJU score in the top 30% of all examinees in “Japanese language” and an average score or higher in at least one other subject. B) A score surpassing the “half exemption” threshold for one of the English language exams indicated in the table below. |
| Full exemption | Half exemption | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL (iBT) | 72 or higher | 57 or higher |
| TOEIC L&R, S&W | 1,560 or higher | 1,350 or higher |
| IELTS | 5.5 or higher | 4.5 or higher |
| GTEC | 1,190 or higher | 1,075 or higher |
| TEAP | 309 or higher | 267 or higher |
| TEAP CBT | 600 or higher | 510 or higher |
| Cambridge English Qualifications | 160 or higher | 150 or higher |
| Eiken | 2,300 or higher | 2,125 or higher |
2. Tuition reduction/exemption for second- to fourth-year students is dependent on their academic performance in the previous semester.
| Full tuition exemption | Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher |
|---|---|
| Half tuition exemption | Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher but less than 3.0 and does not receive the full tuition exemption |
Note 1:If there are more than ten qualified students,the tuition reduction/exemption will be granted in the order of the highest scores.
Note 2:The information above is applicable for the 2026 academic year.Please check the FWU website for updates.
