The 2027 Japan Government MEXT Scholarship at the University of Tokyo is an incredible opportunity for postgraduate students looking to study in Japan without the burden of educational costs. Because the text provided mixes up multiple application cycles, deadlines, and years, the information has been updated and structured below to reflect the correct details for the 2027 intake cycle.
Scholarship Overview
| Host Country | Japan |
| Institution | University of Tokyo (UTokyo) |
| Study Location | Study in Japan | Study in Asia |
| Eligible Countries | Countries with diplomatic relations with Japan Ritsumeikan University |
| Requirements | Outstanding Academic Record |
| Scholarship Category | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships |
| Reward | Fully Funded |
| Application Closing Date | 31st October, 2026 |
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) offers this fully funded scholarship to international students aiming for Master’s or Doctoral degrees. There are two primary tracks to apply: Embassy Recommendation (applied through your home country’s Japanese Embassy) and University Recommendation (applied directly through the University of Tokyo).
Benefits of the Scholarship
Recipients of the MEXT scholarship receive full financial security throughout the standard duration of their program.
- Tuition Fees
- Master’s Program: ¥144,000 per month monthly stipend
- Doctoral Program: ¥145,000 per month monthly stipend
- Note: An additional regional stipend of ¥2,000 to ¥3,000 per month may be added for specific research locations.
- Airfare
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Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for a university recommendation or embassy nomination for the 2027 cycle, you must meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must possess an outstanding academic record. Your CGPA from your most recent degree must convert to 2.30 or higher on the official 3.0 MEXT scale. Ritsumeikan University
- For the 2027 research track, applicants must generally be born on or after April 2, 1992 (confirm local embassy guidelines as minor adjustments apply per track). Embassy of Japan in Nigeria
- You must meet the English or Japanese language proficiency standards (typically equivalent to a CEFR B2 level or higher). An institutional English Proficiency Certificate from your previous university is acceptable if the program was taught entirely in English. www.k.u-tokyo.ac.jp
- The proposed research plan must align directly with the field you studied at your previous university or a closely related discipline.
Required Application Documents
All documents must be written in English or Japanese. If issued in another language, an official notarized translation must be attached.
- MEXT Application Form (Specific to the FY2027 cycle) www.studyinjapan.go.jp
- Field of Study and Detailed Research Plan
- Official Academic Transcripts from all previous higher education institutions Opportunities for Youth
- Attested copies of Graduation Certificates or Degree Diplomas Embassy of Japan in Nigeria
- Recommendation Letter (Signed by the Dean or an academic supervisor) www.k.u-tokyo.ac.jp
- Passport-type photograph taken within the last 6 months 東京大学 大学院理学系研究科・理学部
- Copy of valid international passport (photo page)
- Abstract of your graduation thesis (if applicable)
- Proof of Language Proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, or a formal English Proficiency Letter from your previous university)
- Certificate of Health filled out and signed by a licensed medical doctor Opportunities for Youth
These documents must be written in either Japanese or English. They must be created in A4 format using software such as MS Word and must be printed double-sided (duplex printing). A document written in any other language must be accompanied with a Japanese translation.
How to Apply for Japan Government MEXT Scholarship 2027
- Click the button below to be taken to the scholarship page
- Submit an application for admission into the Master’s/Doctoral Program in the school.
- Submit the required documents for the Scholarship.
- Submitted documents will not be returned.
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