Scholarship Opportunities at Japanese Universities for Tanzanian Students

Study in Japan | Scholarships, Tuition Support and International Programmes

The Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania in Tokyo, Japan, has announced scholarship and higher education opportunities for qualified Tanzanian students interested in pursuing further studies at selected universities in Japan.

The available opportunities cover a wide range of academic fields, including Engineering, Science and Technology, Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, Economics, Business, Global Studies and other specialised disciplines.

Several programmes are offered in English, particularly at the postgraduate level, providing Tanzanian students with an opportunity to pursue higher education in Japan.

Who Can Apply?

These opportunities are intended for qualified Tanzanian students who meet the admission and scholarship requirements of their preferred university and programme.

Applicants are encouraged to:

• Review the available universities and programmes.
• Identify programmes that match their academic background and career goals.
• Check scholarship eligibility requirements.
• Confirm application opening dates and deadlines.
• Apply directly through the respective university’s official admission portal.
• Submit applications early and carefully follow all university-specific requirements.

Important: Scholarship availability, eligibility criteria, application periods and deadlines vary by university, faculty, graduate school and individual programme.

Available Japanese Universities and Scholarship Opportunities

1. Kyoto University

Kyoto University offers access to university and private scholarships, including opportunities associated with JASSO and tuition support.

Scholarship eligibility varies depending on the specific scholarship, but opportunities are generally available to eligible admitted or enrolled international students.

English-Taught Programmes

• Extensive graduate programmes
• Kyoto iUP International Undergraduate Programme

Application Period: Programme-specific
Deadline: Programme-specific

Visit here: Kyoto University Scholarships and Procedures⁠⁠

2. Kyushu University

Kyushu University provides opportunities through university scholarships, private scholarships and JASSO support.

Eligibility depends on the scholarship and the applicant’s programme and student status.

English-Taught Programmes

• Undergraduate programmes in English
• Graduate programmes in English

Application Period: Programme-specific
Deadline: Programme-specific

Kyushu University International Programmes⁠

3. Institute of Science Tokyo

The Institute of Science Tokyo offers opportunities through university scholarships, JASSO and other scholarship programmes.

Scholarship opportunities are competitive and eligibility depends on the specific programme and scholarship requirements.

English-Taught Programme

• GSEP Bachelor’s programme in Engineering taught in English

Application Period: Programme-specific
Deadline: Programme-specific

Visit Here: Institute of Science Tokyo Admissions⁠

4. Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST)

JAIST offers access to the JAIST Scholarship, private scholarships and tuition support opportunities.

Scholarships are primarily awarded based on merit and specific scholarship requirements.

English-Taught Programmes

• Master’s programmes in Science and Technology
• Doctoral programmes in Science and Technology

Application Period: Programme-specific
Deadline: Programme-specific

Visit here: JAIST Admissions and Scholarships⁠

5. Kagoshima University

Kagoshima University offers university and private scholarships, as well as possible tuition support.

Eligibility depends on the scholarship and academic programme.

Available Fields

• Agriculture
• Forestry
• Fisheries
• Selected Science programmes
• Selected Engineering programmes

Application Period: Programme-specific
Deadline: Programme-specific

Visit here: Kagoshima University International Students Programmes⁠

6. Ehime University

Ehime University offers opportunities through private-foundation scholarships and tuition exemption programmes.

Applicants may be assessed based on academic achievement and financial criteria, and opportunities may be competitive.

English-Taught Opportunities

Selected graduate programmes, particularly in:

• Agriculture
• Science
• Engineering

Application Period: Programme-specific
Deadline: Programme-specific

Visit here: Ehime University International Prospective Students Information⁠

7. Ryukoku University

Ryukoku University provides opportunities through university scholarships, private scholarships, JASSO and other funding opportunities.

Eligibility varies depending on the scholarship and academic programme.

English-Taught Programmes

• Economics graduate programmes
• Global Studies graduate programmes

Application Period: Programme-specific
Deadline: Programme-specific

Ryukoku University Graduate School of Economics⁠

Visit Here: Ryukoku University Admissions Information⁠

8. Kansai University

Kansai University offers access to internal and external scholarships.

Scholarship selection may be based on academic performance and other scholarship-specific criteria.

Selected English-Taught Graduate Fields

• Business
• Engineering
• Related academic fields

Application Period: Programme-specific
Deadline: Programme-specific

Visit here: Kansai University Graduate School Admissions⁠

9. Niigata University

Niigata University offers opportunities through university scholarships, JASSO and private foundations.

Scholarships are mainly available to eligible privately funded international students and may be competitive.

Programme Availability

Selected graduate and research programmes are available, although English-language availability varies by programme.

Application Period: Programme-specific
Deadline: Programme-specific

Visit here: Niigata University Scholarships and Tuition Support⁠

10. Tsuda University

Tsuda University offers opportunities including tuition reduction or exemption and the Tsuda Overseas Scholarship.

Eligibility depends on scholarship-specific academic and financial criteria.

According to the information provided, there is no degree programme that can be completed entirely in English.

Application Period: Programme-specific
Deadline: Programme-specific

Visit Here: Tsuda University Scholarships Information⁠

Important Notice for Scholarship Applicants

Applicants should understand that scholarship opportunities in Japan are not identical across all universities. Each university, faculty and graduate school may have its own:

• Scholarship requirements
• Academic eligibility criteria
• English-language requirements
• Application procedures
• Application opening dates
• Submission deadlines
• Tuition support conditions

For this reason, Tanzanian applicants are strongly encouraged to verify the latest information directly through the official website of their preferred university before submitting an application.

Why Study in Japan?

Japan offers opportunities for international students to pursue advanced education and research in important areas such as:

• Engineering and Technology
• Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science
• Agriculture and Food Systems
• Fisheries and Forestry
• Economics and Finance
• Business and Management
• Global Studies
• Science and Research
• Innovation and Technology Development

Many postgraduate programmes also provide opportunities for international students to study in English.

Final Reminder

This announcement provides Tanzanian students with an opportunity to explore scholarships, tuition support and international study programmes at selected Japanese universities.

Because application requirements and deadlines differ from one university and programme to another, applicants should:

Research early → Check eligibility → Prepare documents → Confirm deadlines → Apply through the official university portal.

Source: Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania in Tokyo, Japan.