Application is invited to apply for the University of Tokyo Recommended Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship 2024. This is a fully funded Japanese scholarship program for international students to undertake master’s and Ph.D. degrees.
The University of Tokyo, often referred to as “Todai,” is one of the most prestigious institutions of higher education in Japan and consistently ranks among the top universities in the world. Recognized for its cutting-edge research, academic excellence, and rich intellectual tradition, the University of Tokyo offers a wide range of educational opportunities for students from around the globe.
The University of Tokyo’s participation in the MEXT Scholarship program allows exceptional students to study at one of Japan’s premier universities, renowned for its world-class faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and diverse academic programs. The scholarship recipients have the opportunity to engage in groundbreaking research, benefit from a multidisciplinary learning environment, and develop a deep understanding of Japanese culture and society.
The University of Tokyo Scholarship 2024
- Funded by: Government of Japan ( MEXT Scholarship)
- University: University of Tokyo
- Degree: Master & Ph.D
- Deadline: October 31, 2023
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Eligibility Criteria
International students from around the world from any country that has diplomatic relations with Japan.
Applicants must have been born on or after April 2, 1985.
Applicants must apply for the field of study they studied at the previous university or a related field.
Holds an English proficiency test score equivalent to B2 or above on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) scale (e.g. TOEFL iBT 72 or above, IELTS 5.5 or above).
Has completed an educational program whose primary language of instruction is English that satisfies the entrance requirements to the Master’s Program or Doctoral Program at the Graduate School of Science, the University of Tokyo.
List of Available Study Fields:
- Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences
- Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences
- Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
- Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
- Graduate School of Economics
- Graduate School of Economics
- Graduate School of Education
- Graduate School of Education
- Graduate School of Engineering
- Graduate School of Engineering
- Graduate School of Frontier Sciences
- Graduate School of Frontier Sciences
- Graduate School of Humanities and Sociology
- Graduate School of Humanities and Sociology
- Graduate School of Information Science and Technology
- Graduate School of Information Science and Technology
- Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies
- Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies
- Graduate Schools for Law and Politics
- Graduate Schools for Law and Politics
- Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences
- Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences
- Graduate School of Medicine
- Graduate School of Medicine
- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Graduate School of Public Policy
- Graduate School of Public Policy
- Graduate School of Science
- Graduate School of Science
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Period of Scholarships
For a recipient who will enroll in a Master’s Program or Doctoral Program, the scholarship will be payable for the standard period of time necessary for the recipient to complete his or her program (standard course term), starting from October 2024.
Master’s Program = October 2024 – September 2026 (2 years)
Doctoral Program = October 2024 – September 2027 (3 years)
Scholarship Benefits
Allowance: The amounts of the monthly stipend for AY2024 have yet to be determined. As an example, the monthly amounts for AY2023 will be presented below. (These amounts are subject to change depending on the size of the annual fiscal budget each year, commodity prices, etc.)
AY2023 actual amounts144,000 yen/month (for a student of a Master’s Program), or 145,000 yen/month (for a student of a Doctoral Program)
(an additional monthly stipend of 2,000 or 3,000 yen may be added to those students undertaking study or research in some designated regions of the country).
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Required Document
- Application form for Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship (Download)
- Field of Study and Research Plan (Download)
- Official Academic Transcripts from both undergraduate and graduate schools (Originals or Certified copies)
- Certificate of Graduation or Provisional Certificate from both undergraduate and graduate schools (Originals or Certified copies)
- Abstract of Thesis (if completed) or a description of your thesis research in progress
- Proof of high performance or good achievement record
- Recommendation Letter
- Photograph
- Certificate of language proficiency
- CV (Any Format but, it must include all of your academic and employment history.)
- Photocopy of your passport
How To Apply
The process of this scholarship is online. For more information please check the official source.
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