Fully Funded Master’s and PhD opportunities with MEXT scholarship at Top Japanese Universities

About the scholarship:
The Japanese government scholarship(MEXT) is a very prestigious fully funded scholarship awarded to the meritorious student what want to pursue undergraduate, master's or PhD degree at Japanese Universities. The scholarship is awarded by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) and also known as "Monbukagakusho". Students can apply for the scholarship either Japanese Diplomatic Mission in their Country( Embassy Recommendation) or directly to the interested university( University Recommendation). Between these, University Recommendation is tract is comparatively easy and hassle free. You have to find a potential host professor whose research area align your interest and willing to accept you in his lab. He will submit your application to the university office. University will select among the applicant to recommend to the MEXT. Usually, the applicants who are recommended by the university get the scholarship. A number of top ranking universities in Japan, is now accepting application for April 2027. List of the universities are provided below with application links.

Scholarship Categories:
• Scholarships are provided for the following categories.
• Undergraduate Program
• Master’s Program
• PhD Program
• Research Students
• Specialized Training Colleges
• Teacher Training Program

Scholarship Benefits:
• Full tuition fee waiver
• Admission and examination fees
• Monthly stipend of ¥143,000–¥145,000/month
• Round-trip airfare to Japan
• Preparatory Japanese language training (if required)
• Access to world-class universities and research facilities

Fields of Study:
• Students can apply in diverse areas including:
• Engineering
• Medical Sciences
• Biological Sciences
• Computer Science
• Agriculture
• Social Sciences
• Humanities
• Environmental Sciences and many more.

Eligibility Criteria:
• International students from countries having diplomatic relationship with Japan
• Strong academic background
• Good physical and mental health
• Willingness to study and adapt in Japan
• English or Japanese language proficiency is not mandatory but some university may ask and having is a plus point.

Required Documents Usually Include:
• Application form
• Academic transcripts
• Degree certificates
• Research proposal/study plan
• Recommendation letters
• Passport copy
Application guidelines: Search university website, find a potential professor willing to accept you.

List of university now accepting applications and their links are provided below. Please check their website.