MEXT

What is MEXT?

The MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Scholarship Program is designed for foreign students who wish to pursue higher education in Japan. It provides financial support for the entire duration of study in Japan, including Japanese language courses. MEXT scholarships are available for bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs, as well as for conducting research activities.

To be eligible for the MEXT scholarship, you must meet the following requirements:

1.      Be a foreign student.

2.      Be enrolled in a Japanese language course or a study program in Japan.

3.      Have excellent academic achievements.

4.      Be physically and mentally healthy.

5.      Have no issues with visa or residence in Japan.

Applicants wishing to become MEXT scholarship recipients must submit their documents to the Japanese embassy or consulate in their country. Candidates will undergo two exams - one for language proficiency and another for their chosen subject area. After the exams, prospective students will have an interview conducted in Japanese or English.

Upon successfully passing the selection process at the embassy, the approved document package can be forwarded to chosen universities. Among several universities in Japan that accept the candidate, the Ministry of Education will select where the student will study.

The MEXT scholarship is for undergraduate applicants

To participate, a certificate of completed secondary education is required. Applicants must be between 17 and 21 years old. Candidates can apply for humanities, natural sciences, and medical specialties.

The duration of study is seven years for medical specialties and five years for others. This period includes one year of Japanese language preparatory courses.

The scholarship amount is approximately ¥117 000 per month.

The MEXT scholarship is for master's and doctoral students

Candidates must have a higher education degree and be no older than 35 years old. The duration of study is two years, including the study of the Japanese language.

The scholarship amount ranges from ¥143 000.

https://www.mext.go.jp/en/about/index.htm