fully funded Japan
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship
Full tuition, flights, and monthly stipend of ¥143,000 - ¥145,000
Scholarship Overview & FAQs
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan offers scholarships to international students who wish to study in graduate and undergraduate courses at Japanese universities.
Coverage & Financial Benefits
- Exemption from matriculation and tuition fees
- Round-trip airfare ticket
- Monthly stipend of ¥143,000 (Research students) or ¥117,000 (Undergraduates)
Eligibility Criteria
- 1Must be a national of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan
- 2Must be under 35 years of age for graduate studies, or under 24 for undergraduates
- 3Must be willing to learn the Japanese language
Required Application Documents
- Application form
- Academic transcripts and diploma
- Recommendation letter from Principal or Dean
- Health certificate
Host University
University of Tokyo
Bunkyo, Tokyo, JapanThe University of Tokyo is a public research university in Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1877 as the nation's first modern university by the merger of several pre-westernisation era institutions, its direct precursors include the Tenmongata, founded in 1684, and the Shōheizaka Institute.
View Admission GuideApplication Process
- Step 1Apply via the Japanese Embassy in your home country (Embassy Recommendation route) OR apply directly to a Japanese university (University Recommendation route).
- Step 2Pass written examinations in English/Japanese and an interview.
- Step 3Obtain a Letter of Acceptance from the university.