Overview

Tokiwa University is a private university located in Mito City, approximately 100km northeast of Tokyo. The city has a long history depicted by the Tokugawa Dynasty and boasts natural surroundings at the heart of Ibaraki Prefecture. 
At Tokiwa University,  roughly 3,000 students are currently enrolled in 9 Departments across 3 Faculties; Human Science, Administration and Management, and Nursing. The university offers a wide range of classes that are closely connected to the local community through industry-government-academia collaboration and that deepen students’ understanding of Japanese society and culture from an international perspective. 
Although the number of international students on campus is small, the university provides academic and daily life support through “international student buddies,” various international exchange activities organized by students in the International Exchange circle, and opportunities to experience Japanese culture, fostering warm friendships among the students.
Tokiwa University considers the current crisis in Ukraine as a serious violation of human rights and humanity, and has decided to provide students having difficulties continuing their studies in Ukraine with an opportunity to study in Japan. We are preparing to welcome Ukrainian students in close cooperation with the Ibaraki Prefectural Government and the Ibaraki International Association, which are equally keen on offering support for them.

Conditions

Number of Scholarships Offered in Spring 2027
1

Status of Admitted Student​

The student may be admitted as either a non-degree-seeking student or a degree-seeking student. To become a degree-seeking student, the student must take and pass the university’s regular admissions exam separately. Tokiwa University will not admit graduate students through this program.

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Programs Offered

• Non-degree Program
  The student may be admitted as a non-degree-seeking student ("part-time international student") for one year. Admission in April 2027 will allow the student to be enrolled up to March 2028. The enrollment period may be extended up to three times until March 2031 with annual review. Should the student obtain Japanese language qualification equal to JLPT N2 or above as required by the Application Guideline for Entrance Examination, they will be eligible to take the entrance examination to become a degree-seeking student.
  
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• Degree Program
  The student may also be admitted as a degree-seeking student through regular enrollment. It is possible to transfer as a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year student from another university. Third-year enrollment through credit transfer is also possible. 

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Support Period

• Degree Program
  Admittance through the “Foreign Student・Returnee Student” selection process – maximum four years
  Admittance through transfer is as follows:

  • ​Second year admission through university transfer – maximum three years.

  • Third year admission through university transfer, transfer from non-degree program, or third-year enrollment – maximum two years.

  • Fourth year admission through university transfer – maximum one year.
     

• Non-degree Program
  Admittance as a non-degree-seeking student ("part-time international student") – one year with possible extension for up to maximum four years.
   

Eligibility 

• Must currently reside in Japan

• Must have Ukrainian citizenship

• Must meet one of the criteria below:

  • Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in Ukrainian universities (including those taking a leave of absence or taking courses online from Japan)

  • Those who have graduated from or dropped out of a Ukrainian university and currently not enrolled in higher education

• Must be between18 and 26 years old
   

Language of Instruction
Japanese

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Faculties Open to Enrollment as Degree-Seeking Students

Faculty of Human Science (Excluding Department of Health and Nutrition), Faculty of Management and Administration (List of faculties)

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Language Requirement

Japanese:
JLPT level N3 and higher for non-degree-seeking students
JPLT level N2 and higher for degree-seeking students
 

English: Fluent

Accommodation
Dormitory provided at no cost.
 

Stipend
Provided (40,000 JPY/month) *The cafeteria adjacent to the dormitory will provide free breakfast and dinner.

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Inquiries

If you have questions about the university, please inquire with the university directly.