FULLY FUNDED MEXT SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM TO STUDY IN JAPAN – 2026/2027
MEXT Scholarship 2026-2027 is a fully funded scholarship for international students who want to study in Japan. This scholarship is open and available for undergraduate, Masters Program, PhD, and training studies. MEXT scholarship will cover all your tuition fees, accommodation expenses, monthly living allowance, and round-trip airfare travel expenses from your country of residence to Japan.
The Japanese Government has just recently announced the opening of applications for the MEXT scholarships 2027. The MEXT scholarship program is of six different types:
- those for research students (master and PhD),
- teacher training students,
- undergraduate students,
- Japanese studies students,
- college of technology students,
- specialized training college students.
The country of residence of the applicant will determine the availability of the particular program he or she want to apply for.
Candidates that were successful will be invited to the Japanese Embassy in their country of residence to take a written exam. If they passed the exam, they will be called back to the Embassy for an interview. Candidates that are successful will be recommended to MEXT.
Japan is well known as one of the best place to live with its low crime rate. There are over 220,000 international students from over 170 countries and regions of the world who are currently studying in Japan. Japan is a highly tolerant country, where freedom of religion, freedom of speech and thought is guaranteed by the constitution.
It should also be noted that several Japanese universities are in the top 100 of the CWUR ranking, many more in the top 500, and in the top 1000.
FAQs on FULLY FUNDED MEXT SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM TO STUDY IN JAPAN – 2026/2027
1. What is the MEXT Scholarship Program?
The MEXT Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship sponsored by the Japanese government through the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). It supports international students who want to study in Japan at undergraduate, master’s, PhD, research, technical, or specialized training levels. The scholarship covers tuition fees, monthly living allowance, and round-trip airfare.
2. What expenses are covered under the MEXT Scholarship 2026/2027?
The MEXT Scholarship is fully funded and generally includes:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Monthly stipend for living expenses
- Round-trip flight tickets
- Preparatory Japanese language training (if required)
- Admission and examination fee waivers
The monthly stipend varies depending on the study level and program category.
3. Who is eligible to apply for the MEXT Scholarship?
Eligibility depends on the category of the scholarship. Generally, applicants must:
- Be international students from countries with diplomatic relations with Japan
- Meet the required age limit for their program
- Have the appropriate academic qualifications
- Be physically and mentally fit
- Meet language or academic requirements set by the Japanese embassy or university
For example, undergraduate applicants are usually required to have completed secondary education and be under 25 years old, while research applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and typically be under 35 years old.
4. How can I apply for the MEXT Scholarship 2026/2027?
Applicants can apply through two major routes:
- Embassy Recommendation – applying through the Japanese embassy or consulate in your country.
- University Recommendation – applying directly through a Japanese university that recommends candidates to MEXT.
The process usually involves submitting application documents, academic transcripts, recommendation letters, medical forms, written exams, and interviews. Application timelines differ by country and university, so candidates should check the official MEXT or embassy website regularly.
