It’s time to study in Japan and take advantage of a top-notch education at a prestigious Japanese university, all while experiencing the country’s distinctive educational system and rich culture. The Asia Pacific University MEXT (UR) Scholarship 2025 is now accepting applications. Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU), a prominent private university that attracts students from over 100 nations, is known as Japan’s “global village” because of its multicultural environment and the scholarship it offers.
APU offers scholarships for bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees to international students. The Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) provides full funding for the scholarship. Applications ought to be sent straight to APU. The September 2025 intake marks the beginning of the academic year. See the material below for further details on the requirements, benefits, and application process.
Host Country: Japan
Opportunity Type: Bachelors, Masters, PhD
Financial coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- International Status: Come from a nation designated as MEXT as an international student.
- Be a citizen of a nation that has been recognized as MEXT.
- Be born on or after April 2, 1990, to meet the age requirement.
- Academic Achievement: On a 3.00 scale, have attained a GPA of at least 2.30.
Exclusions from Eligibility
- Military Status: Candidates cannot be on active duty at this time, nor may they be working for the military as civilians.
- Arrival in Japan: Candidates must be able to travel to Japan within the time frame that APU has set.
- Prior MEXT Scholarships: Unless they have more than three years of educational research experience since the prior MEXT scholarship’s final payment, applicants are not eligible to have previously won a MEXT scholarship.
- Concurrent MEXT Scholarships: Candidates who are already applying for another MEXT scholarship are not eligible to apply for this one.
- Other Scholarships: During their time at APU, applicants are not eligible to receive funding from any other scholarship program.
- Visa Status: During the duration of the scholarship, applicants must remain in Japan with a “student” visa.
- English Proficiency Test: Results from an English proficiency test administered on or after March 22, 2023, must be submitted by applicants.
Exemption for Proficiency in English:
An English Language Proficiency letter from an institution where English was the language of teaching is acceptable if the candidate has completed prior education there.
Benefits:
- Entrance Fee: The whole cost of entrance is covered.
- Tuition: All tuition costs are paid in full.
- Living Expenses: Monthly living expenses are allocated at 144,000 JPY.
- Travel: Round-trip economy class airfare is reimbursed for flights from the participant’s home country to APU.
Deadline: 13th November 2024
