Japan Government (MEXT) Scholarships
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
Japanese government scholarships for international students at Japanese universities.
Eligibility
Open globally. Applicants must pass written exams and interviews at Japanese Embassy.
Nationalities: all
Degree levels: bachelor, master, phd
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Minimum TOEFL: 85
JLPT for Japanese-taught programmes. English-taught require IELTS/TOEFL.
Interview: Required as part of selection.
Application fee: 0.00
Funding
tuitionliving allowancetravelinsuranceother
Full tuition, monthly stipend (¥117,000-¥145,000), travel, and research grant
Deadline: May 15, 2026
Last verified: August 17, 2026
Source: MEXT Official Website (view source)
Contact: studyinjapan@mext.go.jp
Eligibility criteria, funding amounts and deadlines change over time — always confirm with the official source before applying.