Higher Education Study Support New System: Application Periods and Eligibility
This page explains the financial purpose, application periods, and listed academic criteria for the Higher Education Study Support New System.
Application periods
Recruitment for the Higher Education Study Support New System is generally held in early April and September.
Financial eligibility
The Higher Education Study Support New System combines a grant-type scholarship with a tuition-fee reduction. It began in April 2020 and is intended for people who have difficulty pursuing their studies for financial reasons.
Academic criteria
For first-year students, one academic criterion is a high-school or equivalent-school grade average of at least 3.5, or passing the upper secondary school equivalency examination. For students in their second year or above, one academic criterion is that their GPA or equivalent is within the upper half at their enrolled faculty or equivalent.
Official sources
The following official Tokyo Denki University materials were used to prepare this page.
- 2025 Student Handbook — School of Science and Engineering (2025 academic year) — PDF page 245