📍 Host Country: Japan
🏫 University: University of Tokyo (Todai)
🎓 Levels: Master’s & Doctoral (PhD)
🌍 Eligible Countries: All countries
💰 Funding:
Full tuition waiver
Monthly stipend:
¥144,000 for Master’s (~$922/month)
¥145,000 for PhD (~$928/month)
Additional ¥2,000–¥3,000 for students in designated regions
Airfare: Economy-class flight to and from Japan
📅 Deadline: October 31, 2025
🔍 About the MEXT Scholarship
The MEXT (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship is funded by the Japanese government to support academically outstanding international students. At the University of Tokyo, students are recommended by their respective graduate schools before being nominated to MEXT.
This scholarship is highly competitive and prestigious, offering world-class education and research opportunities in Japan’s top university.
✅ Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, applicants must:
Be international students from countries with diplomatic relations with Japan
Have a minimum GPA of 2.30/3.00 in their most recent academic program
Be born on or after April 2, 1990
Apply to a program related to their previous field of study
Meet English or Japanese language proficiency standards
Be physically and mentally fit to pursue studies in Japan
Be able to arrive in Japan within 2 weeks of the program start date (usually October 2025)
🗓️ Scholarship Duration
Master’s Program: October 2025 – September 2027 (2 years)
Doctoral Program: October 2025 – September 2028 (3 years)
📄 Required Documents
All documents must be submitted in English or Japanese and printed double-sided (A4 size):
1. Application Form
2. Field of Study and Research Plan
3. Letter of Recommendation
4. Transcripts (undergraduate and/or graduate)
5. Passport-sized photo (taken within 6 months)
6. Proof of language ability (TOEFL, IELTS, JLPT, etc.)
7. Abstract of graduation thesis
8. Certificate of (expected) graduation
9. Copy of passport photo page
📝 How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
1. Choose a Graduate School at the University of Tokyo.
2. Submit a graduate admission application to the department.
3. Compile all MEXT documents listed above.
4. Contact your intended graduate school at Todai for specific submission instructions.
5. Ensure all documents are complete and submitted before the deadline (October 31, 2025).
🔗 Click here to start your application
✨ Key Highlights
Study in one of Asia’s top universities
No tuition or language test fee
Live in Tokyo, a global hub of innovation, culture, and education
Support from Japan’s Ministry of Education
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