Tohoku University is weighing a 1.7‑fold rise in tuition for international students, from about 535,800 yen to 900,000 yen per year, while Japanese students’ fees would remain unchanged. The plan, reportedly aimed for 2027, is part of wider discussions as Hiroshima University and Waseda University are also considering similar increases. The move reflects higher costs tied to growing international student numbers and related support needs, and many universities are undecided or have not yet adjusted Japanese-student tuition, suggesting a broader trend toward higher international-student fees.