At Kyushu University, we provide economic and lifestyle support for students in order to help them enjoy student life. Given the recent economic downturn, the number of applications for such support from both parents and students is increasing. In order to respond to such requests, it is important for staff to understand the details of the type of support available, so that they can provide accurate information to students.

○Admission fee waivers and deferments on collection

1. Admission fee waivers
   Entrants facing difficulty in paying their enrollment fee for financial reasons and who are recognized to be achieving excellent results in their academic work (postgraduates only) and entrants acknowledged to have special circumstances (undergraduates and postgraduates) may apply to be considered for this waiver.
   Please refer to "★To learn more" about admission fee waivers if you are approved after the selection process.
   * The one who was recognized as a recipient of a scholarship provided for undergraduates (except international students) by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) will be exempted as follows according to the category of the scholarship.
   　Category I Full exemption
   　Category II Two-thirds exemption
   　Category III One-third exemption
   　Category IV One-fourth exemption
   ⇒　For eligibility requirements, see ★ Want to know more below
2. Admission fee deferments
   If an entrant is facing difficulty in paying their enrollment fee by the due date for financial reasons and is recognized as having an excellent academic record or special circumstances, they will be selected based on their application. If approved, the collection of the entrance fee will be postponed.
   Any extension in payment involves deferment of payment of the enrollment fee, and does not represent an exemption from payment. Students given this extension must still pay the full enrollment fee by the deferment deadline.
   ⇒　For eligibility requirements, see ★ Want to know more below

○Tuition fee waivers

Students facing difficulty in paying their tuition fees by the payment deadline for financial reasons who are recognized to be achieving excellent results in their academic work and students acknowledged to have special circumstances may apply to be considered for this waiver each semester (first or second semester). Please refer to "★To learn more" about admission fee waivers if you are approved after the selection process.

If it is anticipated that there will be no change in the student's family finances in the second semester, he/she may apply for the waiver for the second semester at the time of applying for the waiver for the first semester, but selection will be carried out on a semester-by-semester basis.
* The one who was recognized as a recipient of a scholarship provided for undergraduates (except international students) by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) will be exempted as follows according to the category of the scholarship.
　Category I Full exemption
　Category II Two-thirds exemption
　Category III One-third exemption
　Category IV One-fourth exemption
　⇒　For eligibility requirements, see ★ Want to know more below

○Scholarship program

The Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) scholarship currently accounts for the majority of scholarship recipients. In addition, the university has its own scholarship program, as well as scholarships from local governments and private scholarship organizations.

＊Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)

This scholarship is provided or loaned to students (excluding students on a leave of absence and international students) who are within their study period. In the case of loans, students are obligated to repay the loan after the loan is completed. However, in the case of Category 1 Scholarship Loans for postgraduate study, there is a system of repayment waivers for those with particularly outstanding achievements.

Scholarship types, which JASSO provides or loans are as follows;

1.Non-refundable scholarship

・Undergraduates only (international students and graduates are not eligible)

(This amount is different for students from families on welfare.)

2.Student loan scholarships

・Undergraduates
　Category 1 Scholarship Loans (interest-free loans)
　　Students living at home:　　¥20,000, ¥30,000, ¥45,000 (monthly)
　　Students living away from home: 　¥20,000, ¥30,000, ¥40,000, ¥51,000 (monthly)
　Category 2 Scholarship Loans (loans with interest)
　　¥20,000 to ¥120,000 per month (in increments of 10,000 yen)

・Master's programs and professional degree programs
　Category 1 Scholarship Loans (interest-free loans)
　　¥50,000 or ¥88,000 (monthly)
　Category 2 Scholarship Loans (loans with interest)
　　¥50,000, ¥80,000, ¥100,000, ¥130,000, ¥150,000 (monthly)
　　＊Law school students who have selected the ¥150,000 option may receive a loan of an additional ¥40,000 or ¥70,000.

・Doctoral programs (second half), including doctoral programs in medical, dental, and clinical pharmaceutical science.
　Category 1 Scholarship Loans (interest-free loans)
　　¥80,000 or ¥122,000 (Monthly)
　Category 2 Scholarship Loans (loans with interest)
　　¥50,000, ¥80,000, ¥100,000, ¥130,000, ¥150,000 (monthly)

＊Kyushu University Scholarship Program

Kyushu University has its own scholarship program. Notification of the call for applications will be posted on the university website, so those who wish to apply should contact the relevant student affairs section and complete the application procedures.

＊Local government and private sector scholarships

These scholarship systems are sometimes recruited through the university, and sometimes directly through the scholarship organization. If these scholarships are applied for through the university, the relevant information will be posted on the university's Web page. If you wish to apply for any of these scholarships, please contact the appropriate student affairs office and follow the application procedures.

○Insurance systems

When entering the university, we recommend that students enroll in Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research (Gakkensai).This insurance covers students when involved in official university activities (lectures, experiments/practicals, external activities, university activities (internships, volunteer activities, etc.)) and against accidents or incidents when on Campus, or while traveling to or from university or between university facilities. This insurance is part of a national insurance scheme.

In addition to this, students are required to take out the Gakkensai Liability Insurance Add-on when participating in training or internships outside the university and may also be required to enroll in policies tailored to the specific features of their undergraduate or graduate school.

○Certificates

Results transcripts and other certificates are issued by student affairs divisions in the relevant undergraduate school or graduate school.

Such certificates can be issued from automatic vending machines located in each district (except for some certificates).

Since April 2020, certificates have been issued at any convenience store in Japan, regardless of whether you are enrolled or not (except for some certificates).
⇒　For contact points in each undergraduate school and graduate school, see★ Want to know more below

○Student accommodation

The University has accommodation on Ito Campus (Dormitory 1, Dormitory 2, Dormitory 3, and Ito Harmony House; all mixed-sex and with Japanese and international students living together), and on the Ohashi Campus (the mixed dormitory Ijiri-Ryo). The University also provides dedicated accommodation facilities for international students located in Ijiri and Maidashi.

＊Requirements for residence

In the case of Japanese students, undergraduates and postgraduates are permitted to reside in the dormitories, as a general rule, while research students, non-degree students, and Auditors are not.

International students who are new entrants may reside in the dormitories, in principle. However, international students who are new entrants may not reside there if they have lived in the dormitories, or they or their spouse are already living in the Fukuoka area.

＊Accommodation entry

In principle, students can move into the dormitories twice a year, in April and October.

＊Residence period

The student accommodation at Ito Campus is in principle available for a maximum of one year. Ijiri-Ryo is available for the period during which students are studying on standard courses.

In the case of international students, all student accommodation is available for a maximum of six months, as a general rule. However, international exchange students accepted for a year or less and students on short-term study abroad programs are permitted to reside in student accommodation for the duration of their period of international study (except research students).

＊Selection

Selection of students (other than international students) is by consideration of their home economic circumstances. Ijiri-Ryo conducts selection by means of an interview with the dormitory committee (consisting of students).

In the case of international students, selection will be conducted in accordance with the resident selection criteria of each accommodation facility.