ScholarshipsMEXT Research Student Scholarship 2027 (University Recommendation)
Fully FundedGovernment RenewableMaster · PhD
MEXT Research Student Scholarship 2027 (University Recommendation)
Japan Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan All fields at Japanese universities
JapanGovernmentAll FieldsResearchMaster'sPhDUndergraduateFully Funded
Amount
Tuition waiver + ¥143,000-145,000/month + airfare
Funding
Fully Funded
Deadline
208 days left
Country
Japan
Awards
Approximately 8,000-10,000 per year across all MEXT programs
Need help applying for this scholarship?
Our team prepares your essay, budget plan, and application documents.
Provider
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan
Type
Government
Field of Study
All fields at Japanese universities
Awards Available
Approximately 8,000-10,000 per year across all MEXT programs
Duration
Research: 2 years (extendable), Master's: 2-3 years, PhD: 3-4 years, Undergraduate: 5 years
Renewable
Yes, renewable
Open To
Citizens of countries with diplomatic relations with Japan
GPA Requirement
Minimum GPA of 2.3/3.0 (approximately 3.0/4.0). Higher GPA significantly strengthens application.
Language
Japanese or English. Embassy Recommendation requires Japanese language exam. University Recommendation varies.
Age Limit
Under 35 for research students, under 25 for undergraduate (varies)
Interview
Required
Essay
Required
Acceptance Rate
Embassy Recommendation: approximately 5-10%. University Recommendation: varies by university.
Results Announced
Embassy: results by January for April start. University: varies.
The MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Research Student Scholarship allows international students to study as research students at Japanese universities with full funding. The University Recommendation track means you apply directly to a Japanese university rather than through a Japanese embassy. This track often has less competition than the Embassy Recommendation track. Approximately 4,100 scholarships are awarded across both tracks annually.
- Full tuition exemption at the host Japanese university
- Monthly stipend of ¥143,000-¥145,000 (approximately $960-$975)
- Round-trip airfare (economy class)
- Japanese language preparatory courses (6 months or 1 year if needed)
- No entrance examination fee
- No enrollment fee
- Academic excellence in previous studies
- Research plan quality and feasibility
- Japanese language ability or willingness to learn
- Health requirements met
- Age requirements met (varies by program)
Application Deadline (208 days left)
Monday, November 30, 2026
Results Announced
Embassy: results by January for April start. University: varies.
See all scholarships
Sign up free to view eligibility, required documents, application tips, and how to apply.
50,000+ studentsFree forever