The Japanese government provides international students with a fully supported opportunity to pursue undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, or training programs in Japan through the MEXT Scholarship 2026–2027. Tuition, entrance tests, monthly stipends, and round-trip airfare are all covered by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT).
The scholarship is available to students from nations with diplomatic ties to Japan and does not need Japanese language competency or scores on the TOEFL or IELTS. With a few exceptions, such as conventional entertainment arts, social science, medicine, and dentistry, the majority of academic disciplines are acceptable.
The Embassy Track, which is presently open, and the University Track are the two application tracks. Under the Embassy Track, applicants submit their applications via the Japanese embassy in their nation, go through a screening process, and then have to get accepted into a Japanese university. Usually, April or May is when applications open.
Japan is a great place to study, particularly for those in STEM areas, because of its top-notch universities and innovative research. The MEXT Scholarship offers a fantastic chance to study in Japan with complete financial assistance and international exposure.
Host Country: Japan
University: Japan University
Opportunity Type: Masters scholarships, Phd scholarships,
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidates must be nationals of a nation that has cordial diplomatic ties with Japan (see the official list of qualifying nations).
- Those who are Japanese nationals are not allowed to apply.
- Applicants must be in good mental and physical health.
- Candidates must be born on April 2, 1991, or later.
- Applicants to master’s programs must have a bachelor’s degree.
- Candidates for doctoral (PhD) programs must hold a master’s degree.
- Applications must be sent in accordance with the precise instructions given by the Japanese Embassy or Consulate in the applicant’s nation of residence.
Benefits:
- Full tuition reimbursement for recipients of the MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship.
- airfare reimbursement from MEXT.
- payment for the exam.
- Scholarship awardees are provided with free lodging.
- A stipend of 144,000 yen per month will be given to graduate students.
- A stipend of 145,000 yen per month will be given to doctoral students.
- A monthly stipend of 143,000 yen will be given to preparatory or non-regular students.
- If researching or studying in specific areas, an extra 2,000 or 3,000 yen per month may be given as a regional stipend.
- Allowance for transportation within Japan.
- Studying at prestigious Japanese colleges and experiencing Japanese culture firsthand is made possible by the MEXT Scholarship.
Deadline: The embassy recommendations for the Japan MEXT Scholarship 2026 have different application deadlines.
