Great news for scholarship seekers in Japan as Applicants are invited for the MEXT Scholarship 2025-2026 for Masters and PhD (Fully Funded) by the Embassy of Japan & from the Japanese Government. International Students from all around the world can apply this fully funded scholarship opportunity. The application process is started and the interested applicants are advised to the submit their application before deadline date. English Language Proficiency like IELTS/TOEFL is not mandatory for MEXT undergraduate and research scholarship. Japanese language is also not mandatory to apply.
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan are organizing these scholarships for international students who wish to study Undergraduate and graduate(Master, PhD) courses at Japanese universities as Research Students (either regular students or non-regular students) under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program. There is no Application Fee to apply for the scholarship. Those who are enrolled in a master, a doctoral course, or a professional graduate course at a graduate school, or who are conducting research in a specialized field at an undergraduate department, graduate school, institute attached to a university, etc are eligible to apply.
For MEXT Research and Undergraduate scholarship, Applicants should apply for the field of study they majored in at university or its related field. Moreover, the fields of study must be subjects in which applicants will be able to study and research in graduate courses at Japanese universities. Each grantee will be enrolled at a preparatory educational institution . The preparatory course is a one-year intensive course in the Japanese language and other subjects necessary for preparation for proceeding to university. Its curriculum mainly consists of education in the Japanese language, and includes other subjects such as Japanese affairs, mathematics, English, and social studies for those majoring in Social Science and Humanities, and physics, chemistry and biology for those majoring in Natural Sciences.
MEXT Scholarship Overview:
| Country | Japan |
| Institute | Universities in Japan |
| Financial Coverage | Fully funded |
| Eligible Nationalities | Selected International Countries |
| Available programs | Undergraduates, Masters, PhD |
| Duration | For Masters 2-3 Years and for PhD 3-4 Years. |
| Deadline | Varies for each Country |
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MEXT Scholarship Benefits:
The following all expenses that covered by MEXT Scholarship,
- Fully Funded Scholarship Program
- Monthly Based Allowance.
- Students receiving the preparatory education and non-regular students: 143,000 yen per month
- Regular students enrolled in master’s or professional degree courses: 144,000 yen per month
- Regular students enrolled in doctoral courses: 145,000 yen per month.
- Covers 100% Tuition Fees.
- Covers you Air Tickets cost
- Covers your all Accommodation.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants have to meet the following requirements to apply for the Mext Scholarship,
- Only those countries are Eligible who have Diplomatic rations with Japan.
- Japanese students are ineligible. However Japanese dual national whose current place of residence is outside Japan can apply for the scholarship.
- For undergraduate age limit is 17 to 25 years old. For Masters and PhD programs the maximum age is 35 years old.
- No need of IELTS/TOEFL score, Only English Proficiency Certificate required.
- Master Course: Applicants who have completed 16 years of school education in countries other than Japan.
- Doctoral Course: Applicants who have completed 18 years of school education in countries other than Japan.
MEXT Scholarship Universities List:
International students can study in following universities under Japan Government’s MEXT Scholarship for the year 2026,
| Sr No | Universities |
| 1 | Aichi University of Education |
| 2 | Akita University |
| 3 | Asahikawa Medical University |
| 4 | Chiba University |
| 5 | Ehime University |
| 6 | Fukushima University |
| 7 | GIFU University |
| 8 | Gunma University |
| 9 | Hokkaido University of Education |
| 10 | Hamamatsu University School of Medicine |
| 11 | Hirosaki University |
| 12 | Hiroshima University |
| 13 | Hitotsubashi University |
| 14 | Hokkaido University |
| 15 | Hyogo University of Teacher Education |
| 16 | Ibaraki University |
| 17 | Iwate University |
| 18 | Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology |
| 19 | Joetsu University of Education |
| 20 | Kagawa University |
| 21 | Kagoshima University |
| 22 | Kanazawa University |
| 23 | Kitami Institute of Technology |
| 24 | Kobe University |
| 25 | Kochi University |
| 26 | Kumamoto University |
| 27 | Kyoto Institute of Technology |
| 28 | Kyoto University |
| 29 | Kyoto University of Education |
| 30 | Kyushu Institute of Technology |
| 31 | Kyushu University |
| 32 | Mie University |
| 33 | Miyagi University of Education |
| 34 | Muroran Institute of Technology |
| 35 | National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA |
| 36 | Nagaoka University of Technology |
| 37 | Nagasaki University |
| 38 | Nagoya Institute of Technology |
| 39 | Nagoya University |
| 40 | Nara Institute of Science and Technology |
| 41 | Nara University of Education |
| 42 | Nara Women’s University |
| 43 | Naruto University of Education |
| 44 | National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies |
| 45 | Niigata University |
| 46 | Oita University |
| 47 | Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine |
| 48 | Ochanomizu University |
| 49 | Okayama University |
| 50 | Osaka Kyoiku University |
| 51 | Osaka University |
| 52 | Otaru University of Commerce |
| 53 | Saga University |
| 54 | Saitama University |
| 55 | Shiga University |
| 56 | Shiga University of Medical Science |
| 57 | Shimane University |
| 58 | Shinshu University |
| 59 | Shizuoka University |
| 60 | The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI |
| 61 | The University of Electro-Communications |
| 62 | The University of Tokyo |
| 63 | Tohoku University |
| 64 | Tokushima University |
| 65 | Tokyo Institute of Technology |
| 66 | Tokyo Medical and Dental University |
| 67 | Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology |
| 68 | Tokyo University of Foreign Studies |
| 69 | Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology |
| 70 | Tokyo University of the Arts |
| 71 | Tottori University |
| 72 | Toyohashi University of Technology |
| 73 | University of Fukui |
| 74 | University of Miyazaki |
| 75 | University of Teacher Education Fukuoka |
| 76 | University of Toyama |
| 77 | University of Tsukuba |
| 78 | University of Yamanashi |
| 79 | University of the Ryukyus |
| 80 | Utsunomiya University |
| 81 | Wakayama University |
| 82 | Yamagata University |
| 83 | Yamaguchi University |
| 84 | Yokohama National University |
| 85 | Tsuruga nursing university |
Deadline:
The last date to apply for MEXT undergraduate and research scholarship varies for each country.
Visit the mofa Japan official website for link of Japanese embassy and consulate in each country.
Required Documents:
The following documents (in given order) should be submitted before the deadline:
- Mark Sheet Form
- Application Form
- Research Plan
- Abstract of previous research (if any)
- Attested copy of transcripts and degree of the last university attended​ (Attestation by University, Gazetted Officer or a Professor. HEC attestation is mandatory if selected).
- Original and Attested Copies of Degree Certificates
- Recommendation Letter from the president/dean or the academic advisor at the current or last university attended.
- Recommendation Letter from the employer (If applicable)
- Health Certificate
- Abstract of published thesis (if applicable)
- University Placement Preference Application
MEXT Scholarship Application Form download
Download the Application Form for MEXT Scholarship 2026 for Research Masters and PhD programs in pdf,
Download MEXT application form for Masters and PhD.
Mark Sheet Form for MEXT Scholarship
You can download Marksheet sample form for MEXT Scholarship by visiting the official MEXT Scholarship link.
Field of Study and Research Plan Format
Download Research Plan sample form for MEXT Scholarship
Here is Field of Study and Research Plan for MEXT Scholarship for graduates.
Sample Recommendation Letter Format
You can download Sample Recommendation Letter for MEXT Scholarship, by visiting the official MEXT Scholarship link.
How to Apply for MEXT Scholarship:
MEXT Scholarship can only be through the Japan’s embassy of your country.
Go to the Embassy website of your own Country then Click on the Menu Icon and then look for ‘Culture & Education’ or ‘Education’.
In the First Screening applicants are required to do the following,
Download application form for MEXT scholarship 2026 and completely fill the form.
Attach all the required documents.
Japanese diplomatic missions will conduct first screening by examining the submitted applications, then written test will be conduct.
Selected candidates will be called for the written test in Japan Embassy.
Written examination of language proficiency will be conducted.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.
Applicants who passed the first screening shall contact university of there choice for Provisional acceptance letter by the university.
MEXT carries out the Second Screening after reviewing the initial results from the First Screening, which is performed by the Japanese embassy or consulate in the applicant’s home country. Applicants who pass this stage and receive a university placement are then chosen as MEXT Scholarship recipients.
Successful candidates will be informed via email.
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