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Scholarship System

We support academically outstanding students with more than 20 kinds of scholarships. 100% of our students receive some form of scholarship. Those that are not selected for an admission scholarship are given a MacBook Air. It is possible to combine scholarships, for example Pre-Admission, Housing and JASSO Honors.


Pre-Admission Scholarships

NUCB Tuition Reduction Scholarship

Those who have achieved particularly excellent results in the entrance examination will be divided into one of three categories for a scholarship, split over two semesters

  • Even if you are a scholarship recipient, it is necessary to pay the full amount required at the time of entry. Scholarships will be paid after enrollment
  • Scholarship payments are made every semester up to a period of 4-years, and there are certain requirements for continued payment.
Pre-Admission Tuition Reduction Scholarship
Type Scholarship Examination Category
Academically Outstanding Students Type 1: 900,000 JPY per year Admissions
Type 2: 600,000 JPY per year
Type 3: 300,000 JPY per year

International Baccalaureate (IB) Scholarship

We offer a unique scholarship for students taking the IB Diploma. A minimum of 300,000 JPY annual tuition discount will be offered for those who score 32 points or higher out of a maximum of 42 points. The scholarships is guaranteed for the first two years.

Even if you are a scholarship recipient, it is necessary to pay the full amount required at the time of entry. Scholarships will be paid after enrollment. Scholarship payments are made every semester up to a period of 4-years, and there are certain requirements for continued payment. If a student withdraws from NUCB, the scholarship must be returned to the university in full.


Pre-Admission IB Scholarship
Type Scholarship Examination Category

 

International Baccalaureate (IB) 300,000 JPY - 32/42 Points or Higher for IB Diploma Admissions

NUCB International Dormitories Scholarship


Available dormitories can be occupied for 4-years. NUCB Undergraduate School also offers housing scholarship to academically outstanding students, which is available for all 4 years (granted that students are meeting a certain GPA and attendance criteria for Year 2 and the subsequent years).

International Dormitory Scholarships
Dormitory Scholarship amount (monthly)
Meito・Chiyoda Dormitory
Type 1
Type 2
Type 3

40,000 JPY
35,000 JPY
30,000 JPY
Higashiyama Annex (share house)
Type 1
Type 2

35,000 JPY
30,000 JPY
Sanbongi Dormitory
Sanbongi Campus Dormitory
Sagamine Dormitory
10,000 JPY

Post-Admission Scholarships

Merit Based Scholarships


Academic Scholarships
Type Scholarship
Founder's Scholarship Bi-Annual Amount 100,000 JPY
President's Scholarship Bi-Annual Amount 50,000 JPY
Alumni Scholarship Annual amount 100,000 JPY

The above scholarships are awarded for an attendance rate of 95% or higher and with a GPA of 2.8 or higher for the Alumni scholarship, GPA of 3.6 or higher for the President's Scholarship, and GPA of 3.8 or higher for the Founder's Scholarship (students can receive only one of these scholarships at a time).

※ Alumni Scholarship : In addition to grades and attendance, applicants are required to be a member of an athletic or cultural club and be active in it on a continuous basis, or be an active member of three student organizations.

Study Abroad Scholarships

Full time students in the Global BBA program are able to apply for the following 3 international programs, and they will be automatically considered for their respective scholarships upon application. Please consult with Admissions or Academic Affairs for more information.

  • Double Degree Program
  • Exchange Program
  • Summer Program

Overseas Study / International Programs' Scholarship
Type Information
Double Degree Program Scholarship Round-trip airfare (up to 150,000 JPY)
Tuition fees at partner schools are waived based on the partnership agreement
Exchange Program Scholarship Round-trip airfare (up to 150,000 JPY)
Tuition fees at partner schools are waived based on the partnership agreement
(On top of tuition fees, dormitory rent will be also waived for students going to Chinese University of Hong Kong, based on the partnership agreement)
Summer Program Scholarship A: Round-trip airfare (up to 150,000 JPY)
Tuition of the summer program at the host university (up to 100,000 JPY)
B: Round-trip airfare (up to 150,000 JPY)
Tuition of the summer program at the host university (up to 50,000 JPY)
Global Field Study Program A
(Round the World) Scholarship
Round-trip airfare (up to 150,000 JPY)
Local transportation costs for buses, ships, and railways
Local youth hostel accommodation fee 30 nights
Global Field Study Program B
(Around North and South America) Scholarship
Round-trip airfare (up to 150,000 JPY)
Local transportation costs related to buses, etc.
Local youth hostel accommodation fee 30 nights
Global Field Study Program C
(Around Asia) Scholarship
Round-trip airfare (up to 150,000 JPY)
Local transportation costs for buses and railways
20 nights accommodation fee for local youth hostel
Gap Year Program Scholarship Round-trip airfare (up to 150,000 JPY)
Euro Rail Global Pass Fee
20 nights accommodation fee for local youth hostel
Language Program Scholarship (UK / Canada / China / South Korea) Study abroad tuition
Round trip airfare (up to 150,000 JPY)
International Volunteer Project Scholarship Round-trip airfare (up to 150,000 JPY)
TOEFL iBT Test Scholarship 15,000 JPY will be provided to partly cover the test fee

External Scholarships

type Contents
JASSO Honors Scholarship Provides scholarships to non-Japanese students applying from overseas that can obtain a "student" visa.
Local Government & Private Organizations This is a scholarship provided by local governments, private scholarship groups, and companies based on their own policies.