- Overview
Okayama University is a national university in Japan with its main campus located in Tsushima-Naka, Okayama, Okayama Prefecture. The school was founded in 1870 and was established as a university in 1949. In 2014, Okayama University was selected as one of the 37 Top Global Universities by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).
Okayama City is one of the safest and most livable destinations in Japan, renowned for its favorable weather, affordable expenses, low crime rate, and minimal risk of natural disasters.
Rankings:
#851-900 Worldwide
#20 Japan
- Majors
Global Discovery Program (GDP):
- Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Cultural Diversity and Communities
- Transdisciplinary Sciences
- Fees & Scholarships
Tuition fee per year: 535,800 JPY ~ 90,000,000 VND
Japanese Government (MEXT) University Recommendation Scholarship:
- 100% of tuition fees for 4 years
- Living expenses of 117,000 JPY per month (~20,000,000 VND)
- Round-trip travel expenses
Discovery Scholarship: 100% of tuition fees for 4 years
List of other scholarships:
https://intl.okayama-u.ac.jp/support/scholarships/list/
- Application Process
Timeline for Fall 2025:
- Round 1: 07/10/2024 – 23/10/2024
- Round 2: 23/12/2024 – 21/01/2025
Application Process:
- Application Form
- Submission of documents by post
- Interview Round
Requirements:
- High School Transcript and School Profile
- Up to 5 extracurricular activities
- 2 Essays (450-500 words)
- Letter of Academic Evaluation
- Letter of Recommendation
- IELTS
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