Hokkaido University MEXT Scholarship 2025 Japan

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Program details

Key facts at a glance

Host country
Japan
Region
Asia
Institution
Hokkaido University
Study level
PhD
Funding
Fully Funded

Program overview

Full description, requirements, and what to expect

The prestigious Life Science Researcher Training Program for Solving Global Issues at Hokkaido University’s Graduate School of Life Science is currently taking applications for the IGP-MEXT Scholarship 2025. This esteemed and completely financed fellowship, which is supported by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT), is intended for outstanding overseas students who want to pursue Master’s or PhD degrees in the life sciences.

With state-of-the-art facilities, housing for international students, and extensive support services for an incredibly immersive and engaging experience, Hokkaido University, located in the vibrant city of Sapporo, offers an exceptional academic and research environment.

The IGP-MEXT Scholarship 2025 is now accepting applications!

Host Country: Japan

University: Hokkaido University

Opportunity Type: Bachelor, Masters, PhD

Subject: Life Sciences

Eligibility Country: International Students

Financial Coverage: Fully Funded

* A monthly allowance is given

  • ¥145,000 for students enrolled in doctoral programs
  • ¥144,000 for students enrolled in master’s programs
  • Complete exclusion from tuition
  • There is no admission charge.
  • airfare for a round-trip ticket from the student’s home country to Japan
  • On-campus or nearby Sapporo Campus dorm accommodations are available.

Deadline: 10 December 2025

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Requirements & preparation

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Eligibility criteria

5 requirements to review

  • Candidates must be foreign students wishing to enroll in the Graduate School of Life Science at Hokkaido University.
  • Note — You must have a solid academic background in biological or life sciences.
  • Also, Applicants should exhibit a strong desire to support international research that tackles both scientific and humanitarian problems.
  • Plus, English language proficiency is crucial, and results from standardized tests like the TOEFL or IELTS may be required.
  • Requirement: Before submitting their application, candidates must have approval from a Hokkaido University supervising professor.

Benefits & funding

7 perks included · Fully Funded

  • Plus, Monthly financial support is given:.
  • Requirement: ¥145,000 for students enrolled in doctoral programs.
  • ¥144,000 for students enrolled in master’s programs.
  • Note — Complete exclusion from tuition.
  • Also, There is no admission charge.
  • Plus, Airfare for a round-trip ticket from the student’s home country to Japan.
  • Requirement: On-campus or nearby Sapporo Campus dorm accommodations are available.

Important dates

Deadlines and listing updates

  • Application deadlineRolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
  • Published on Opportunity StationJul 11, 2025
  • Last updatedJul 8, 2026

Participating location

Where this opportunity takes place

Japan · Asia

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Next step

Ready to apply?

Use the official application website to submit your application directly to the program organizer. The link opens in a new tab so you can keep this guide open.

https://glorno.com/index.php/2025/07/12/hokkaido-university-mext-scholarship-2025-japan-fully-funded/

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