Asia University Scholarships for International Students from ASEAN Countries

This scholarship program was established with the aim of “cultivating global human resources who can thrive in Japanese companies” and to foster truly international individuals who can meet the expectations of society at large, not just the business world.

The ASEAN International Student Scholarship is a grant-type scholarship program for students from ASEAN member countries (excluding Singapore and Brunei) that provides support for the cost of textbooks, tuition fees, and accommodation for the first two years after enrollment.

This scholarship is funded by donations from many companies that support the purpose of the program, and is an original scholarship from Asia University that has so far supported over 100 students from a total of seven countries.
This scholarship has two courses:

  1. Special Course
    Scholarship period: 5 years (1 year in Intensive Japanese Course + 4 years in the Undergraduate Program)
    Total amount of grant: Approximately 6 million yen (equivalent to five years’ tuition fees + study materials and entrance examination fees + accommodation fees for the first two years)
    *Select and proceed to one of the following departments: Business Management, Data Science, Economics, Law, International Relations, Multicultural Communication, or Contemporary Society.
  2. Undergraduate Courses
    Scholarship period: 4 years (4 years for undergraduate students)
    Total amount of grant: Approximately 5 million yen (equivalent to four years’ tuition fees + study materials and entrance examination fees + accommodation fees for the first two years)

*Students must belong to one of the following departments: Business Management, Data Science, Economics, Law, International Relations, Multicultural Communication, or Contemporary Society.


Application Guidelines (2nd Period) Download (Japanese/English)

Apply for the Intensive Japanese Course

Apply for the Undergraduate Course

Asia University’s ASEAN International Students Japan Program

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At A Glance of Asia University

  • 6,800 students in total
  • 300 international students from 20 counties and regions
  • Approximately 200 full time faculty members
  • Over 36 partner universities located in 20 countries and regions
  • Home of the original Intensive Japanese Courses in Japan

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Applicant Eligibility and Requirements

  • Nationality:Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos
  • Age:Newly graduated from high school by March, 2026 or graduates between October 4, 2024 and October 3, 2025
  • Academic background:12 yrs of school education (11 yrs for Myanmar)
  • Japanese level:JLPT N3 or N4 (N2 and N1 are NOT APPLICABLE)
  • Academic results of high school:High performances (English score is mandatory)

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Available Subjects

Faculty of Business Administration

  • Business Administration Major
  • Hospitality Management Major
  • Data Science Major

Faculty of Economics

  • Economics Major

Faculty of Law

  • Law Major

Faculty of International Relations

  • International Relations Major
  • Multicultural Communication Major

Faculty of Sociology

  • Contemporary Sociology Major

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This Scholarship Covers

5 Years of Tuition and Fees

Including

  • 1 Year Intensive Japanese Course
  • 4 Years Regular Undergraduate Course

2 Years of Boarding Fees

International Share House Utility Fee

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Application and Admission Procedure (Season 2)

  • Sep 1 – Oct 3, 2025 – Application Period
  • Oct 17, 2025 – Document Screening Result Announcement
  • Oct 27 – 31, 2025 – Interview Test (Online)
  • Nov 14, 2025 – Final Result Announcement
  • Dec, 2025 – Visa Application Procedure
  • Feb, 2026 – Certificate of Eligibility IssuedApr, 2026AU Entrance Ceremony

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For more information

https://www.asia-u.ac.jp/english/international/international_students/scholarship-college.html