Program Participation Fees and Other Costs
This page explains the amount to be paid to IAESTE Japan, as well as the travel and accommodation fees required for the internship.
Amount to Be Paid to IAESTE Japan
You need to pay the application fee and the program participation fee. Please see below for details.
Application Fee
| Classification | Student of University Member (*1) | Student of Non-Member School (*1) |
|---|---|---|
| First Time Applicant | JPY 5,000 | JPY 10,000 |
| Applicant with previous IAESTE internship experience | 0 JPY | 0 JPY |
Program Participation Fee
Half of the program participation fee will be refunded if the internship is done remotely.
| Classification | Student of University Member (*1) | Student of Non-Member School (*1) |
|---|---|---|
| First Time Applicant | JPY 50,000 | JPY 100,000 |
| Applicant with previous IAESTE internship experience | 25,000 JPY | 50,000 JPY |
See here (Content in Japanese) for current university member schools.
Even if your university is a non-member school at the time of application, the amount for university member students will be applied in the following cases.- If your university becomes a member school by the time of the internship.
- If the candidate’s affiliation changes to a university member school by the time of the internship. (e.g., admission to a master’s program)
Other Expenses
| Item | Contents |
|---|---|
| Travel Expenses | You are to purchase your airline tickets and other expenses. |
| Accommodation | The internship host usually provides sufficient funds for your living expenses. You may be required to pay for your own expenses to participate in local IAESTE-sponsored events. |
| Overseas Accident Insurance | You are responsible for your own insurance, including arrangements. Insurance is mandatory. |
| VISA Application Fee | You will be responsible for this fee. Assistance to VISA acquisition will be provided. |