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University of Tokyo Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship

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The Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship allows students to study at the University of Tokyo with a scholarship from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. UTokyo accepts students as Research students (Master's, Doctorate, Professional Degree programmes) and Undergraduate students. Applications are made through Japanese embassies (embassy recommendation) or the university (university recommendation) before matriculation. Refer to the Application Guideline for the year you are applying to.

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MEXT (Japan): read the MEXT (Japan) application guide for eligibility, documents, the step-by-step procedure and the recorded application cycles.

Scholarship Overview

ProviderJapanese Government (MEXT)
Host InstitutionThe University of Tokyo
Host Country🇯🇵 Japan
Study LevelUndergraduate, Master's, PhD, Research
Field of StudyAll fields
Funding TypeFully Funded
ValueMEXT standard stipend (tuition + monthly allowance)
Durationper degree programme
Application DeadlineDeadline not publishedDeadline not published
Eligible NationalitiesAll nationalities
Application FeeFree
Last Updated10 September 2026
Official Websitewww.u-tokyo.ac.jp

What Does This Scholarship Cover?

Full Tuition Fee
Monthly Stipend
Airfare

Who Can Apply?

Nationality

  • Open to all nationalities

Academic Requirements

  • International students applying through the Japanese embassy/consulate (embassy recommendation) or the university (university recommendation). At UTokyo, categories are Research students (Master's, Doctorate, Professional Degree) and Undergraduate students.

Language Requirements

Not specified

Age & Experience

Not specified

How to Apply

  1. 1

    Check eligibility

  2. 2

    Prepare required documents

  3. 3

    Apply for admission if required

  4. 4

    Complete scholarship application

  5. 5

    Submit before deadline

  6. 6

    Wait for the result

Required Documents

Document list not specified. See the official application instructions.

Before You Apply

Always verify the scholarship information on the official provider website. Scholarship deadlines, requirements, funding details, and eligibility can change.

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