Waseda University in Japan has officially opened applications for its Academic Year 2026 Partial Tuition-Waiver Scholarship, aimed at privately financed international students enrolled in the Graduate School of Information, Production and Systems (IPS). With the deadline approaching in mid-May, this opportunity is especially relevant for students seeking to reduce tuition costs while studying in Japan.
Programme Overview
The Waseda Partial Tuition-Waiver Scholarship 2026 is a financial support scheme designed for international graduate students who have already been admitted to the IPS programme. Rather than providing full funding, it offers partial tuition reduction to ease the financial burden of studying at one of Japan’s top private universities.
What the Scholarship Covers
- Partial reduction of tuition fees
- Financial support for privately funded international students
It does not include:
- Monthly stipend
- Travel costs
- Accommodation support
Applicants must still plan independently for living expenses in Japan.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be international (non-Japanese) students
- Be privately financed (not receiving full government or external scholarships)
- Be enrolled or already admitted into the IPS Graduate School at Waseda University
This means applications are only open after admission, not during initial university entry.
Why This Scholarship Matters
Unlike fully funded programmes such as MEXT, this scholarship is designed as institutional support for already admitted students. It reflects Japan’s growing approach of offering tuition relief rather than full funding, especially in technical and engineering programmes.
It is most suitable for students who:
- Have already secured admission to Waseda IPS
- Are partially self-funded
- Want to reduce tuition costs while studying in Japan
Application Link
You can access the official application form and guidelines here:
https://www.waseda.jp/fsci/gips/en/applicants/tuition
Deadline
The final deadline for submission is:
15 May 2026 (16:00 Japan Standard Time)
