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Japan · Government Program

MEXT Scholarship

Japanese Ministry of Education scholarship covering full tuition and a monthly stipend at almost any Japanese national university.

Deadline

May–June (Embassy Recommended Track) · varies by university (University Track)

Duration

1 year Japanese language training + 4 years undergraduate

Annual value

Full tuition waiver + ¥1,404,000/yr (~$9,400) stipend + one-way airfare

Official website

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What it covers

  • Tuition
  • Accommodation
  • Monthly Stipend
  • Airfare
  • Health Insurance
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Stipend

¥117,000/month (~$780/month) for undergrad students

Tuition fully waived. One-way airfare to Japan provided at start; return airfare at end of studies. Accommodation not provided directly — students must arrange housing. Health insurance through Japanese national scheme.

Host universities

Virtually all Japanese national universities, plus many private institutions. Top picks include University of Tokyo, Kyoto University, Osaka University, Tohoku University, and Tokyo Institute of Technology.

Eligibility

Min GPA

Top of class / 2.8+ GPA (3.0 scale)

Max age (UG)

Under 24

IELTS min

5.5

Must not hold Japanese citizenship. Age limit: born on or after April 2 of the year 24 years before the year of application (effectively under 24–25). Strong academic record required. Most programs taught in Japanese — Japanese language proficiency expected or willingness to learn. Some English-track programs available.

Details change year-to-year — always confirm deadlines and requirements on the official program website before applying.

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