GO TOP

Education

Student Life

Student Life

Share your thoughts or requests with the Graduate School of Life Sciences "Student Voice" 
* The Google Forms is used.

We welcome your feedback and requests! Students in the Graduate School of Life Sciences can use the form to share their opinions and requests about education, research, and student life at the university. Your submissions will be reviewed within the Graduate School and will help us improve our policies and activities.

If you would like to consult with a Graduate School of Life Sciences student counselor, please go here

  Here, you can find a list of previous student feedback and requests, along with our responses.
 
  ►For the Tohoku University "Students Life" website (JP), please check here.

Student Dormitories

University Houses for International Students

International Houses for International Students

University Houses for Japanese Students (JP)

Career Support

Center for Career Support, Tohoku University

Career Support for PhD Students and Postdocs

Graduate School of Life Sciences Career Support 

Information about Scholarships for International Students

Information about scholarships for international students (Tohoku University website)

Scholarship information (Study in Japan): 
https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/planning/scholarships/

List of Financial Support for Graduate Students (as April 1, 2026) 

  • Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship

- Embassy Recommendation
Applications for this type of MEXT scholarship are made directly through Japanese embassies or consulates abroad. Scholars are recruited and initially screened by the Japanese embassy (or consulate, depending on the country). Because the application process varies depending on the country where the Japanese embassy is located, please contact the Japanese embassy or consulate general in your country for details.
Applicants who pass the preliminary screening conducted by their Japanese embassy should contact a faculty member of their choice (only after passing the preliminary examination at the embassy).
This scholarship provides: A monthly stipend of 146,000 yen (Master's program) or 147,000 yen (Doctoral program); Tuition waiver (full waiver) and Round-trip travel expenses

- University Recommendation (General Selection)
For this type of MEXT scholarship, the university selects and recommends research students directly to MEXT as scholarship candidates. Applications are usually accepted around December, with a deadline around January. Scholarship recruitment and payments begin at the time of enrollment.
However, only those planning to arrive in Japan in October are eligible for this type of MEXT scholarship.
This scholarship provides: A monthly stipend of 146,000 yen (Master's program) or 147,000 yen (Doctoral program); Tuition waiver (full waiver) and Round-trip travel expenses.

  • Private Foundations' Scholarships

Some private foundations and other organizations in Japan offer scholarships for international students. These scholarships vary in terms of application procedures, eligible fields of study, and award amounts. In most cases, applications must be submitted through the university after enrollment.

Scholarships for International Students
(After the Graduate School receives information about such scholarships, the information will be posted on our website (Message Board for Students) and it will be added to this list. Only TU members can open the file above. Those who wish to confirm the information in the list for reference may contact the Academic Affairs Section by email.)

The Application Guidelines are released around March for April enrollment, and around September for October enrollment.
・Eligibility: Starts from DC 1st year.
・Research Incentive (Living Expense Support): 106,000 JPY per month.
・Tuition Fee Waiver: Full waiver (*limited to Japanese students, etc.).
・Admission Fee Waiver: Full waiver (*limited to Japanese students, etc.).

  • International Joint Graduate Programs

- Graduate Program in Data Sciences (GP-DS)
The Application Guidelines are released around November (April term) and June (October term).
・Capacity: Approx. 1–2 students annually. Enrollment begins 6 months after starting MC.
・MC: Approx. 50,000 JPY/month as RA (Research Assistant).
・DC: Supported by LEAP Program (200,000 JPY/month).
・Tuition Fee Waiver: Full waiver
・Admission Fee Waiver: Full waiver (*limited to Japanese students, etc.).

- Neuro Global Internatioanal Joint Graduate Program (NGP)
The Application Guidelines are released around October–November (April term) and April–May (October term).
・Capacity: Approx. 3–4 students annually. Enrollment begins in October of MC 1st year.
・MC: Approx. 100,000 JPY/month as RA 
・DC: Supported by LEAP Program (200,000 JPY/month).
・Tuition Fee Waiver: Full waiver
・Admission Fee Waiver: Full waiver (*limited to Japanese students, etc.).

- International Joint Graduate Program in Integrated Chemistry (GP-Chem)
The Application Guidelines are released around December.
・Capacity: Approx. 5 students annually. Enrollment begins from MC 2nd year.
・MC: Approx. 50,000 JPY/month as RA (varies by year).
・DC: Supported by LEAP Program (200,000 JPY/month).
・Tuition Fee Waiver: Full waiver
・Admission Fee Waiver: Full waiver (*limited to Japanese students, etc.).

International Joint Graduate Program in Earth and Environmental Sciences (GP-EES)
The Application Guidelines are released around November (April term) and June (October term).
・Capacity: A few students annually. Enrollment begins from MC 2nd year.
・MC: Approx. 50,000 JPY/month as RA.
・DC: Supported by LEAP Program (200,000 JPY/month).
・Tuition Fee Waiver: Full waiver
・Admission Fee Waiver: Full waiver (*limited to Japanese students, etc.).

  • Division for Academia-Industry Collaborating Graduate Programs

Advanced Graduate Program for Future Medicine and Health Care (FMHC)(JP)
The Application Guidelines are released around December.
・April Enrollment: Applications open before entering MC.
・MC: From 2nd year, approx. 50,000 JPY support via RA employment (*Note: This is an RA salary, not a scholarship).
・DC: Supported by LEAP Program (200,000 JPY/month).
・Tuition Fee Waiver: Full waiver
・Admission Fee Waiver: Full waiver (*limited to Japanese students, etc.).

The Application Guidelines are released from late January to early February.
・Master’s Research Students (MC): Approx. 2–3 students annually; Deadline: Around April; Scholarship: Approx. 600,000 JPY per year.
・Doctoral Research Students (DC): Approx. 1–2 students annually; Deadline: Around February; Supported by LEAP Program (200,000 JPY/month).
・Tuition Fee Waiver: Full waiver
・Admission Fee Waiver: Full waiver (*limited to Japanese students, etc.).

  • Global Hagi Scholarship

The Application Guidelines are released around May (April enrollment) and November (October enrollment).
・Eligibility: Starts from MC 1st year.
・Scholarship: 600,000 JPY per year.

The Application Guidelines are released around February, two years prior to the start of the fellowship.
・DC1: (Approx. 2–3 students annually) [3-year term]: 200,000 JPY/month.
・DC2: (Approx. 3–4 students annually) [2-year term]: 200,000 JPY/month.
・Tuition Fee Waiver: Full waiver
・Admission Fee Waiver: Full waiver (*limited to Japanese students, etc.).

  • Research Assistants (RA) at the laboratory

It is possible to receive an RA salary funded by your supervisor's research budget. If you wish to proceed to a Doctoral course, please consult with your academic supervisor.

Wavers based on “Financial Reasons” or “Academic Excellence”.
・Spring Semester:
 Full Waiver: 26 MC students, 70 DC students.
 Half Waiver: 17 MC students, 8 DC students.
・Fall Semester:
 Full Waiver: 24 MC students, 66 DC students.
 Half Waiver: 19 MC students, 8 DC students.

  • Notes

When applying for International Joint Graduate School Programs, you may be required to submit scores from English proficiency tests (TOEFL®, TOEIC®, IELTS, etc.). Please make sure to take these exams in advance.
*TOEFL, TOEFL iBT, TOEFL ITP, and TOEIC are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS).