Scholarship detail

Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship (Embassy Recommendation)


Total annual
Up to JPY 148,000 for doctoral students
Objective
PHD , Master , Bachelor
Deadline
01 Jun 2023

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan offers scholarships to international students who wish to study at Japanese universities under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program. MEXT asks the Japanese embassies to recommend candidates for the MEXT Scholarship. Since application periods differ by country, those who wish to receive an embassy recommendation should check with the Japanese embassy in their home country.

Benefits

Undergraduate students: • Education fees: Fees for entrance examination (application), enrollment, and tuition will be waived. • Travel expenses: Air tickets to/from Japan will be provided by MEXT under certain conditions. Graduate-level students: • Stipend: JPY 146,000/month for non-regular students; JPY 147,000 for master’s students; JPY 148,000 for doctoral students • Education fees: Enrollment fees and tuition will be waived. The entrance examination (application) fee will be waived or reimbursed if the applicant is allocated to Tokyo Tech by MEXT. • Travel expenses: Air tickets to/from Japan will be provided by MEXT under certain conditions.

Application

Applicants must follow the guidelines provided by the Japanese embassy in their home country. When to apply: June in the year prior to intended enrollment (Apply to Japanese embassy/consulate general in the applicant’s country)

Contact information


Tokyo Institute of Technology
  • As one of Japan's top universities, Tokyo Institute of Technology seeks to contribute to civilization, peace and prosperity in the world, and aims at developing global human capabilities par excellence through pioneering research and education in science and technology, including industrial and social management.