Applications are now open for the University of Osaka MEXT Scholarship 2026 in Japan. This fully funded scholarship, offered by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT), supports international students pursuing Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degrees. Osaka University, a renowned national research institution in Japan, is accepting applications for the 2026 intake. The scholarship is available to applicants of all nationalities and covers airfare, tuition fees, a monthly stipend, and health insurance. Further details on the scholarship benefits and application process are provided below.
Eligibility Criteria :
- Eligibility by Nationality: A non-Japanese national from a nation with diplomatic ties to Japan is required.
- Age Requirement: Although there are very few exceptions, applicants must typically have been born on or after April 2, 1990.
- A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent, which is defined as having completed at least 16 years of schooling or a three-year degree from an accredited foreign university, is the academic prerequisite.
- Being able to learn Japanese and adjust to Japanese culture and lifestyle is a sign of language proficiency.
- Health Status: A medical professional’s certification of good health is required.
- Arrival Timeline: Depending on the academic semester, you must be able to be to Japan by early April 2025 or September/October 2025.
Host Country: Japan
Location: Osaka University
Degree Level: Master’s, PhD
Benefits: Fully Funded
Benefits :
- Round-trip Airfare
- Housing/Accommodation Support
- Full Tuition Coverage
- Monthly Living Allowance
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
Deadline: 1st September 2025
