ScholarshipsMEXT Scholarship 2028 - Embassy Recommendation
Fully FundedGovernment RenewableBachelor · Master · PhD
MEXT Scholarship 2028 - Embassy Recommendation
Japan Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan All fields at Japanese universities
JapanGovernmentAll FieldsResearchMaster'sPhDUndergraduateFully Funded
Amount
Full tuition + ¥143,000-¥145,000/month + airfare
Funding
Fully Funded
Deadline
388 days left
Country
Japan
Awards
Approximately 8,000-10,000 per year across all MEXT programs
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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 Japanese Government Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) Scholarship is one of the world's most prestigious and generous scholarships. The Embassy Recommendation track for the 2027 intake is open from April to May 2026 (exact dates vary by country — check with your local Japanese Embassy). Available for undergraduate (5 years), Master's (2-3 years), PhD (3-4 years), and research student programs at top Japanese universities across all fields. Over 100,000 students from 160+ countries have benefited since the program began in 1954.
- Full tuition fees at the enrolled Japanese university
- Monthly stipend of approximately ¥143,000-¥145,000 (roughly $1,000-1,050 USD)
- Round-trip international airfare from home country to Japan
- No entrance examination fees
- Preparatory Japanese language training if needed (6-12 months)
- Access to top Japanese universities and research facilities
- 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 (388 days left)
Monday, May 31, 2027
Results Announced
Embassy: results by January for April start. University: varies.
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