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,  some 3,000 students are currently enrolled at 9 Departments within 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 2025
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.

Programs Offered

• Non-degree Program
  The student may be admitted as a non-degree-seeking student ("part-time international student") for one year. Admittance in April 2025 will allow the student to be enrolled up to March 2026. The enrollment period may be extended up to three times until March 2029 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.
  
  OR
   

• Degree Program
  The student may be admitted as a degree-seeking student for up to four years from April 2025 to March 2029 if the student successfully passes the entrance examination for foreign students (to be held in February 2025), or for up to two years from April 2025 through March 2027 if the student passes the transfer examination (to be held in March 2025). Transfer students may only enter the third year of undergraduate studies. 

​

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

​

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)

​

Japanese Language Requirement
JLPT level N3 and higher　
JPLT level N2 and higher for degree-seeking students

Accommodation
Dormitory provided at no cost.
 

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

​

Inquiries

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