The annual tuition will rise by about 107,000 yen ($751) to 642,960 yen, a move prompted by declining state grants and aimed at enhancing educational facilities.
President Teruo Fujii told the press that improving the educational environment is an issue that should be dealt with immediately, citing the "increasingly severe global competition."
The decision comes as many national universities in Japan grapple with reduced subsidies, reflecting the government's strained financial situation. Some institutions in the Tokyo area have already implemented fee increases, potentially setting a precedent for others nationwide.
To mitigate the impact on students from lower-income backgrounds, the university plans to expand its full tuition waiver program. The new scheme will cover undergraduate and master's degree students from households with annual incomes not exceeding 6 million yen, up from the current 4 million yen threshold for undergraduates.
The tuition hike will not affect currently enrolled undergraduate students or PhD candidates. However, students entering master's programs from April 2029 will face the increased fees.
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