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Ministère de l'Éducation, de la Culture, des Sports, des Sciences et de la Technologie (MEXT) · Universités japonaises

MEXT Scholarship in Japan, master and doctoral

Deadline
date not published
Funding
Fully funded
Level
Master’s, Doctorate
Country
Japan

Japanese government program for master’s or doctoral candidates, covering tuition, a monthly allowance, and travel. Applications go through the Japanese embassy or consulate in the country of residence, according to local procedures. The dossier must therefore be prepared for the relevant diplomatic post, not for a direct submission to MEXT.

Verified on 22 October 2026

This Japanese government scholarship allows international students to pursue a master or doctoral degree in Japan: the program covers tuition, a monthly stipend, and travel, with a new recruitment campaign expected to open in the spring of 2027. Date to be confirmed.

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Conditions

Blocking requirements

  • Diplôme requis : Diplôme universitaire (Licence ou équivalent).

  • Nationalité ou résidence dans un pays éligible

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

  • Dépôt auprès de l'ambassade

    “Application Forms along with Certificate of Health, and Recommendation Letter should be submitted to the Japanese embassy or consulate general in your country.”

Watch points

  • Variabilité des calendriers

    “As the application process and specific schedule differ according to the country of your nationality, please inquire the Japanese Embassy or Consulate General in your country for details.”

Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading

The key word here is “embassy”: the file is not submitted to MEXT, but through the Japanese embassy or consulate in your country of residence, and each post sets its own window. The real test is not only academic, it is also procedural: a clear research proposal, a coherent placement preference, and a properly completed health certificate. If you wait for the local announcement before starting, you lose time on the documents that take longest to secure. The right move is to prepare the proposal, gather proof of your degree, and request your embassy’s submission version before the call opens.

Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.

Deadlines

Deadline: date not publishedProjected2027

La période de recrutement est fixée entre avril et mai de l'année précédant l'arrivée. La date limite exacte est propre à chaque ambassade ou consulat.

What is actually funded

  • TuitionExonération totale des frais de scolarité.
  • Living allowanceAllocation mensuelle versée pour couvrir les frais de vie.
  • TravelBillet d'avion aller-retour entre le pays d'origine et le Japon.

Countries covered

Open to nationals of countries that have diplomatic relations with Japan, with submission through the Japanese embassy or consulate in the country of residence. Local procedure controls the process: each embassy or consulate sets its own schedule and rules, and direct submission to MEXT is not allowed.

Application pathway

A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.

  1. Check the conditions

    Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.

  2. Prepare the documents

    Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.

  3. Submit on the official site

    Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.

  4. Track the cycle

    Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.

Documents to prepare or confirm

This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.

  • Application formFormulaire officiel pour l'année fiscale 2027.
  • Formulaire de préférence de placementIndication des universités souhaitées.
  • Research projectDescription détaillée du domaine d'étude et du plan de recherche.
  • Certificat de santéDoit être rempli par un médecin professionnel.
  • Recommendation letterModèle fourni ou format libre.

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Masterclass "Prepare your scholarship applications for 2027": live session of 2 to 3 hours, replay for 30 days, Thursday 26 November 2026 at 8 pm (Paris and Cotonou time, 7 pm in Abidjan). You leave with a one-page plan for 2027 at your level.

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These briefs are drawn from official sources on the date shown. Programmes change their rules without notice: always check the provider’s own site before applying.