Tokai University
Tokai University is a private university established by Dr. Shigeyoshi Matsumae in 1942 to nurture young people who can contribute to world peace. Tokai University has seven campuses across Japan – from north to south – including Sapporo, Shinagawa, Shonan, Isehara, Shizuoka, Kumamoto and Aso Kumamoto Rinku. Tokai University is a comprehensive university with 23 undergraduate schools ,62 departments and 17 graduate schools. It has a total student population of about 30,000 including 2,300 international students. The University also has five offices abroad: Denmark, U.S.A.(Hawaii), Korea, Thailand, and Russia(Vladivostok), and maintains academic exchange agreements with more than 135 universities and organizations in 40 countries.
Degree Programs in Japanese (Undergraduate program)
Shonan and Shinagawa Campus
School of Global Studies, School of Business Administration, School of Tourism, School of Information and Telecommunication Engineering, School of Political Science and Economics.
Shonan Campus
School of Law, School of Letters, School of Cultural and Social Studies, School of Humanities and Culture, School of Childhood Education, School of Physical Education, School of Health Studies, School of Science, School of Information Science and Technology, School of Architecture and Urban Planning, School of Engineering
Isehara Campus
School of Medicine
Shimizu Campus
School of Humanities
School of Marine Science and Technology
Kumamoto Campus
School of Humanities and Science
Aso Kumamoto Rinku Campus
School of Agriculture
Sapporo Campus
School of International Cultural Relations
School of Biological Science
Degree Programs in English (Graduate program)
Master’s Program (2- year program)
Shonan Campus
Graduate School of Engineering
Doctoral Program (3- year program)
The location of the campus depends on where your research advisor is assigned.
Graduate School of Science and Technology
Short-term Program
At present, we unfortunately do not have any short-term programs available for international students
Scholarship
Matsumae Shigeyoshi Memorial Fund (Type 1）
This scholarship is intended for privately financed students who have been accepted into our undergraduate course or are already studying at Tokai University. Applicants should have good academic records and personality.
Deduction of School Fee：Admission Fee, Tuition Fee, Educational Management Fee and Facility Equipment Fee
Eligibility：Privately financed students who have been accepted into our undergraduate course or are already studying at Tokai University.
Matsumae Shigeyoshi Memorial Fund (Type 2)
This scholarship is intended for privately financed students who have been accepted into our undergraduate course or are already studying at Tokai University, Applicants should have good academic records and the potential to contribute to world peace in the future.
Deduction of School Fee：150,000 yen for 1 semester
Eligibility：Privately financed students who have been accepted into our undergraduate course or are already studying at Tokai University.
*The International Student Scholarship Program is scheduled to change in FY2026.
Japanese language education after enrollment (required or elective)
International Student Curriculum (Undergraduate course)
Japanese language and Japanese culture are offered.
Dormitory
We do have agents listed on our website who will give priority to our students for housing referrals.
Student Support
Scholarships
Tutorial Program
Prayer Room
Applying for a Student Visa
