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UEC Tokyo Japanese Government MEXT Scholarships Spring 2025 in Japan
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UEC Tokyo Japanese Government MEXT Scholarships Spring 2025 in Japan

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Program details

Key facts at a glance

Host country
Japan
Region
Asia
Institution
UEC Tokyo Japanese Government MEXT
Study level
PhD
Funding
Fully Funded

Program overview

Full description, requirements, and what to expect

This Masters, PhD program in Japan offers fully funded. The application deadline is 7 January 2025.

KEY DETAILS - Location: Japan - Program level: Masters, PhD - Funding: Fully Funded - Deadline: 7 January 2025

ELIGIBILITY - Age Requirement: Candidates must be born on April 2, 1990, or later. Under extreme conditions, exceptions might be taken into consideration. - Nationality: Although a small number of applications from other nationalities may also be taken into consideration, priority is given to students from designated “Focus Countries.”. - Health: In order to continue their studies, applicants must be in good physical and mental health. - Academic Excellence: The JASSO grading system requires a minimum GPA of 2.30 on a 3.00 scale. - Language Ability:. - Japanese: The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 level or above is required. - English: Pass a certified English proficiency test with an equivalent score or at least a B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

BENEFITS - Master’s Students: For the course of their two-year degree, they will get 144,000 JPY per month. - Monthly living allowance for doctoral students: 145,000 JPY for the duration of the three-year program. - Extra Regional Allowances: You can be qualified for additional allowances to help with regional living expenses based on where you live. - Complete Coverage of Tuition and Entrance Fees: The scholarship pays for all tuition and entrance fees, so you won’t have to worry about these expenditures. - Travel Assistance: To make it easier for you to get to the program, the scholarship covers the cost of an economy-class plane ticket from the international airport closest to you to Tokyo, Japan. - Apply Button.

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Requirements & preparation

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Eligibility criteria

7 requirements to review

  • Age Requirement: Candidates must be born on April 2, 1990, or later. Under extreme conditions, exceptions might be taken into consideration.
  • Nationality: Although a small number of applications from other nationalities may also be taken into consideration, priority is given to students from designated “Focus Countries.”.
  • Health: In order to continue their studies, applicants must be in good physical and mental health.
  • Academic Excellence: The JASSO grading system requires a minimum GPA of 2.30 on a 3.00 scale.
  • Language Ability:.
  • Japanese: The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 level or above is required.
  • English: Pass a certified English proficiency test with an equivalent score or at least a B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Benefits & funding

6 perks included · Fully Funded

  • Master’s Students: For the course of their two-year degree, they will get 144,000 JPY per month.
  • Monthly living allowance for doctoral students: 145,000 JPY for the duration of the three-year program.
  • Extra Regional Allowances: You can be qualified for additional allowances to help with regional living expenses based on where you live.
  • Complete Coverage of Tuition and Entrance Fees: The scholarship pays for all tuition and entrance fees, so you won’t have to worry about these expenditures.
  • Travel Assistance: To make it easier for you to get to the program, the scholarship covers the cost of an economy-class plane ticket from the international airport closest to you to Tokyo, Japan.
  • Apply Button.

Important dates

Deadlines and listing updates

  • Application deadlineRolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
  • Published on Opportunity StationNov 14, 2024
  • Last updatedJul 13, 2026

Participating location

Where this opportunity takes place

Japan · Asia

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Next step

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