University of Tokyo MEXT Scholarship 2027 in Japan
The University of Tokyo MEXT Scholarship 2027 in Japan provides monthly stipends, travel expenses, and tuition exemptions for international Master's and Doctoral candidates. Applications are open until October 30, 2026.
Overview
The University of Tokyo MEXT Scholarship 2027 supports international students entering the Graduate School of Science for Master's or Doctoral programs. The program fosters international academic exchange by offering comprehensive financial support while candidates pursue their degrees in Japan.
Benefits
- Monthly stipend of 144,000 yen for Master's students or 145,000 yen for Doctoral students, with potential additional regional allowances.
- Economy-class airline tickets for arrival in Japan and return to the home country within the final month.
- Exemption from enrollment and tuition fees.
- Guaranteed accommodation in the University of Tokyo International Lodge for the first year.
Eligibility
- Must be an international student with an outstanding academic record entering the Graduate School of Science in October 2027.
- Must hold nationality in a country with diplomatic relations with the Japanese government.
- Must generally be born on or after April 2, 1992.
- Must satisfy specific academic qualifications and English or Japanese language proficiency requirements (such as CEFR B2 or JLPT N2).
- Must be physically and mentally healthy to pursue studies in Japan.
How to Apply
Applicants must complete the admission process for the Graduate School of Science and submit all required supporting documents. Documents must be formatted in A4, written in English or Japanese, and scanned into designated file formats for electronic submission. Candidates must upload and submit their application through the Online Form for MEXT Electronic Application prior to the deadline.
Deadline
The application deadline is October 30, 2026.