For overseas students who struggle financially to pursue higher education, the Japanese government provides a range of fully funded scholarships. The President Scholarship and the MEXT Scholarship are two distinguished scholarships offered by Hokkaido University for the 2026 - 2027 academic year. Both are fully funded and pay for nearly all of the study period’s academic costs. This is a fantastic chance to study at one of Japan’s best public research universities.
The QS World University Rankings place Hokkaido University, which was founded in April 1918, seventh nationally and 122nd worldwide. The institution prepares students to take on future global concerns by emphasizing experiential learning through advanced research conducted in state-of-the-art laboratories and out-of-class study. Apply right away to avoid missing this fantastic opportunity!
Eligibility Criteria
- International students from all nations are welcome.
- Admission to Master’s programs requires a completed undergraduate degree.
- To apply for PhD programs, one must first finish a Master’s degree.
- Candidates must be 35 years of age or younger to be considered for Master’s programs.
- Candidates for PhD programs must be under 40.
- The applicant must have an English Proficiency Certificate from their university.
Scholarship Country: Japan
Host University:Hokkaido University
Scholarship Value: Fully Funded
Eligibility : International and Domestic Students
Benefits
Stipend per Month
- ¥117,000 per month for undergraduates (¥120,000 per month from November to March)
- ¥143,000 per month for research students (¥146,000 per month from November to March)
- Students pursuing master’s degrees: ¥144,000 per month (¥147,000 per month from November to March)
- ¥145,000 per month for doctoral students (¥148,000 per month from November to March)
Extra Advantages
- Complete payment of tuition and registration fees
- airfare for round-trip travel (once annually)
- Allowance for books
- Costs of meals
- Complete health insurance
