Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship – Research Students (Master, PhD) 2027

Description

The MEXT 2027 University Recommendation Scholarship at the University of Tokyo is aimed at international students seeking to pursue a Master’s or PhD. For the Graduate School of Science, applications are open from October 15 to 30, 2026, for enrollment in October 2027. The scholarship provides a monthly stipend, exemption from admission and tuition fees, and airfare under MEXT conditions. The 2027 stipend has not yet been officially confirmed; as a reference, the 2026 rates were JPY 144,000/month for Master’s students and JPY 145,000/month for PhD students. Language requirements may be fulfilled through an English or Japanese proficiency certificate or, in some cases, through a previous degree taught in the relevant language.