Yokohama National University Scholarships
Are you longing for studying in Japan for your Master’s or doctoral program? In this article we are sharing an amazing opportunity for you to study in Japan. Yokohama National University of Japan offer different scholarships for international students including, Japa Government’s MEXT Scholarship, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Scholarship, World Bank Scholarship, Foreign Government Scholarships and Tuition waiver and Scholarship. The chance for getting these scholarships is for the students from all over the globe. These are fully funded scholarships. These scholarships are for brilliant students who want to get high quality education and best research environment. These scholarships will help you to get the best education of the world and become successful in your professional life.
The duration of scholarship for Master’s degree is 2 years and 3 years for doctoral degree. Yokohama National University provides the students world-class facilities. Students from different races, religions, social and economic background come here and work together for the development of world and share their experiences. The students of developing countries have a great chance to get the best education with high standards of living. The students can learn a lot and then improve the living standards of their countries by bringing positive impact on their society after going back.
Yokohama National University is located in Yokohama, Japan. It is one of the top-notch public university. The Japanese government will enhance its relations with other countries through these scholarships. It is ranked between number 801-1000 in QS world ranking. The weather of Japan is also very friendly. I bet your journey of studying at Japan will be so worthy and memorable. If you are interested in finding about more scholarships in Japan then you should also see Keio University Scholarship For International Students.
Details:
| Country | Japan |
| Institution | Yokohama National University |
| Type | Funded |
| Degree | Master’s and Doctoral Degree Program |
| Duration of Degree | Master’s degree(2 years) Doctoral degree (3 years) |
Eligibility Criteria:
Following are the requirements to apply at Yokohama National University for graduate studies,
- International applicants outside of Japan can apply
- Applicants with brilliant academic records
- Previous education documents required to apply
- Applicants applying for Masters must have brilliant academic record in undergraduate.
- Applicants applying for PhD must have brilliant academic record in undergraduates and Masters.
- English Language Proficiency certificate is required (IELTS or TOEFL)
Japan Government Scholarship (MEXT)
MEXT is Fully funded scholarship by the Government of Japan. Students from countries which has Japanese embassy are eligible to apply. Under MEXT scholarship all expenses are covered. There are two routes of applying for MEXT scholarship, Embassy route and University route. University route of applying for MEXT scholarship is only for Research students. There are following seven types of scholarship under MEXT
- For Masters, PhD and Non-Degree Research Students
- For Undergraduate Students
- For Teacher Training Students
- For Japanese Studies Students
- For College of Technology Students
- For Special Training Students
- Young Leaders Program students
MEXT Scholarship Benefits
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Monthly Stipend
- Free accommodation
- Free airfare
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Scholarship:
Japan International Cooperation Agency sponsors and also organizes different scholarships programs. These include Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship, African Business Education Initiative for Youth (ABE Initiative), Innovative Asia, SDGs Global Leadership Program, Local Governance with Community Participation and other programs. The scholarship is mainly for young leaders who are very enthusiastic to learn new skills and contribute to bring a positive change in the society.
The benefits include:
- It is fully funded scholarship
- Allowances for living expenses
- A round-trip air fare
- Expenses for Japanese language tuition and business manner training will be provided
- Students can do internships at Japanese enterprises
World Bank Scholarship
The programs offered and organized by World Bank Scholarship include Public Policy and Taxation (PPT) and Infrastructure Management (IMP). The Public Policy and Taxation provides the government servants of World Bank a great chance to enhance their public policy making ability. The top-notch policy makers help the government servants to make a better taxation system. The Infrastructure Management (IM) program provides a better knowledge of constructing an infrastructure that is beneficial for others as well.
The benefits include:
- Tuition fee
- Monthly Stipend
- Health insurance
- Round-trip air fare
- You will get practical knowledge and a great experience in Japan’s taxation administration
Foreign Government Scholarships
Foreign Government Scholarships are the scholarships that are funded by the foreign government. International students can get sponsored their education and expenses from foreign governments. China, Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam give scholarships to their students to study at Yokohama National University. It depends upon your country government how much benefits it wants to provide. The eligibility and application schedule can also be known from the authentic agency of your country.
- Benefits depend upon your country.
- CSC-YNU joint scholarship program is of China and Japan
Tuition waiver and Scholarship
Tuition waiver and Scholarship is for privately financed international students. If the international students on self-finance performance is brilliant then they can get ‘Tuition waiver’. Every year 20% of self-financed international students get some financial aid. Students need to first enroll themselves before applying for this scholarship.
- 100%, 50% or 30% waiver of their tuition fee.
- Every year financial aid is provided to privately financed international students.
Programs offered:
Following graduate programs are taught at Yokohama National University,
Master’s Program:
- Economics
- Public Policy and Taxation Program (PPT)
- International Management program
- International Infrastructure
- International Development Engineering
- Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
- Chemistry and Life Science
- Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, and Ocean Engineering
- Indonesia Linkage Program
For Doctoral Program:
- International Development Engineering
- Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
- Chemistry and Life Science
- Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, and Ocean Engineering
- Transnational Law and Policy
- Japanese Management
- Economics
Deadline:
Application deadline at Yokohama National University 12th December, 2024.
Required Documents:
- Application form.
- Certificate of (expected) graduation from the last school attended.
- Academic transcript.
- A research plan the applicant wishes to pursue.
- Copy of the resident card or copy of passport.
- Receipt for payment of the application fee.
- Self-addressed stamped envelope.
- Certificate of English language or Japanese language proficiency）
How to Apply:
- Applicants can apply online from official link.
- global.ynu.ac.jp/en/admissions/scholarship-programs-outline
- Apply online and you have to upload the scanned copies of the required documents
- If you are affiliated with any professional or academic institute, provide the data.
- Put your all personal and professional information on the form.
- After submitting the form, you’ll get email confirming the submission of application.
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