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Japan — MEXT Scholarship 2027 in Japan (Embassy Track - Fully Funded)
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MEXT Scholarship 2027 in Japan (Embassy Track - Fully Funded)

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Program details

Key facts at a glance

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

Program overview

Full description, requirements, and what to expect

Program at a glance

  • Host country: Japan
  • Funded By: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
  • Study Levels: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
  • Funding: fully funded
  • Application deadline: Varies by embassy

Mext Scholarship Benefits

Selected recipients typically receive

  • Full tuition fees
  • Admission and academic fees
  • Monthly stipend
  • Living expenses (accommodation, meals)
  • Round-trip airfare
  • Additional support (based on assessment)

Key Features of Mext Scholarship

  • No application fee
  • No IELTS required
  • No acceptance letter required (initial stage)
  • Open to students worldwide
  • Final-year students can apply
  • Apply through your local Japanese embassy

Study Levels & Duration

  • Undergraduate: 4 - 5 years
  • Master’s: 2 - 3 years
  • PhD: 3 - 4 years

Available Fields of Study

Applicants can apply in fields such as

  • Social Sciences
  • Engineering
  • Medical & Health Sciences
  • Humanities

To apply, you must

  • Be a non-Japanese national
  • Be eligible for the chosen study level:
  • For Master’s:
  • Completed (or final year of) a Bachelor’s degree
  • For PhD:
  • Hold a Master’s degree
  • Be able to submit all Required documents
  • IELTS is not required

Who Is Eligible:.

Applicants from all countries can apply through their respective Japanese embassies.

Why this program stands out

The MEXT Scholarship is one of the largest fully funded scholarships in the world, offering:.

  • Study in Japan
  • Full financial support
  • International exposure
  • Access to top universities

Every year, thousands of students apply for the MEXT Scholarship and get the chance to study in Japan. If you meet the criteria, don’t miss this opportunity.

How to apply For the Mext Scholarship 2027 (embassy Track)

  • Visit the official website of the Japanese Embassy in your country.
  • Go to the Scholarship / Study section
  • Look for “MEXT Scholarship 2027 (Embassy Recommendation)”
  • Follow the application process and submit documents.
  • If applications are not open yet, keep checking regularly for updates.
  • Read the 2027 MEXT Scholarship Guidelines, Required documents, and the application form.

Read the Announcement of Mext Scholarship 2027

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Requirements & preparation

Review eligibility, benefits, and documents before you apply

Eligibility criteria

7 requirements to review

  • To apply, you must:
  • Be a non-Japanese national
  • Be eligible for the chosen study level:

For Master’s

  • Completed (or final year of) a Bachelor’s degree

For PhD

  • Hold a Master’s degree
  • Be able to submit all Required documents
  • IELTS is not required

Benefits & funding

13 perks included · Fully Funded

  • Selected recipients typically receive:
  • Full tuition fees
  • Admission and academic fees

Monthly stipend

  • Living expenses (accommodation, meals)

Round-trip airfare

  • Additional support (based on assessment)

Key Features of Mext Scholarship

  • No application fee

No IELTS required

  • No acceptance letter required (initial stage)
  • Open to students worldwide
  • Final-year students can apply
  • Apply through your local Japanese embassy

Study Levels & Duration

  • Undergraduate: 4–5 years
  • Master’s: 2–3 years
  • PhD: 3–4 years

Available Fields of Study

Required documents

Prepare these before you apply

  1. 1IELTS is not required

Important dates

Deadlines and listing updates

  • Application deadlineRolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
  • Published on Opportunity StationApr 21, 2026
  • Last updatedOct 19, 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://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/planning/scholarship/
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