🇯🇵 Japan Fully Funded Master's PhD / Doctorate Other

Keio University MEXT Scholarship

Offered by Japanese Government (MEXT), via Keio University (University Recommendation)
Total reward
Full tuition + JPY 144,000/month + airfare
Level
Master's, PhD / Doctorate, Other
Duration
For the duration of the graduate programme (extendable by MEXT for a higher degree)
Location
Japan

About this scholarship

Keio University, Japan’s oldest private university, offers MEXT-sponsored scholarships for international graduate students through the university recommendation pathway.

Eligibility

  • Non-Japanese citizens
  • Under 35 for research students
  • Master's/Bachelor's degree from accredited institution
  • Strong research proposal

Benefits & Coverage

  • Full tuition and fees exemption
  • Monthly stipend of JPY 144,000
  • Round-trip economy airfare
  • No entrance exam fee

Required Documents

Keio application form, Research plan, Academic transcripts, Degree certificates, Two recommendation letters, English/Japanese proficiency

How to Apply

  • Apply for admission to a Keio University graduate school as a full-time student (master's, doctoral, professional, or short-term research student) through the relevant programme and be nominated by the graduate school
  • Keio recommends selected candidates to MEXT, which makes the final decision
  • Submit all application documents by Keio's deadline

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