The university provides scholarships for international students. Since there is a possibility that the exact amounts allotted for the scholarships may change with each year, please check at the Admissions Center for detailed information.

Special Scholarship for International Students in the PhD Program at Otani University

These are provided to students of academic excellence and good character who show promise of continuing their academic exchange with Otani University on returning to their native countries. (No obligation to repay)

Scholarships for International Students at Otani University

These are provided to students of academic excellence and good character to support their research. (No obligation to repay)

Name of scholarship	Qualifications	Number of recipients (tentative)	Amount
Special scholarship for overseas students in the PhD program at Otani University	PhD candidates	up to 2	Equivalent to the monthly stipend provided by Japan Student Services Organization Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students
Scholarship for overseas students at Otani University	PhD candidates	up to 2	Equivalent to half of the monthly stipend provided by Japan Student Services Organization Honors Scholarship for Privately- Financed International Students
	MA candidates	up to 4

Expenses for International Students

Otani has a system of exempting international students in the graduate program from certain parts of their tuition in order to encourage their studies and alleviate their financial burden. The exemption is for one year, but can be renewed for subsequent years. Since the amount of exemption may differ from year to year, contact the Admissions Center for details.

Name of scholarship	Qualifications	Duration	Amount
School fees for foreign students	International Students regularly enrolled in the Graduate School and paying for themselves.	1 year	50% of tuition (not including equipment costs) 【In 2006 academic year】