MEXT Research Student Scholarship 2027 (University Recommendation)

About This Scholarship

The MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Research Student Scholarship allows international students to study as research students at Japanese universities with full funding. The University Recommendation track means you apply directly to a Japanese university rather than through a Japanese embassy. This track often has less competition than the Embassy Recommendation track. Approximately 4,100 scholarships are awarded across both tracks annually.

Benefits

• Full tuition exemption at the host Japanese university
• Monthly stipend of ¥143,000-¥145,000 (approximately $960-$975)
• Round-trip airfare (economy class)
• Japanese language preparatory courses (6 months or 1 year if needed)
• No entrance examination fee
• No enrollment fee

Eligible Programs