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Japanese government (MEXT) scholarship students

文部科学省ロゴJapanese government scholarship students are students who receive Japanese government scholarship from the MEXT.

Japanese government scholarship students receive scholarships and are　exempt from fees for admission and tuition. Return air tickets are also provided.　Period provided for preparatory tｒaining of Japanese is from half a year to one year.
NOTE; Application procedure for MEXT scholarship

Scholarships for International Research Students Recommended by UEC

These scholarships are available for master's program and doctoral students. The scholarships are awarded based on your research field and qualifications. You may apply by contacting a prospective faculty supervisor or department head at UEC.

Application deadlines Applications are accepted year-round.
Qualifications Applicants to the master's program must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualifications. Applicants to the doctoral program must have a master's degree or equivalent qualifications.
Preliminary acceptance
by faculty supervisor		 By around January or earlier
Selection by university March
Government screening May
Notification of acceptance June
Start of studies in Japan October

For further information, contact the department head or UEC's International Student Office,

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1. Special frame

Please see below and click icons of each program for the details.

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NOTE: There is no preparatory training period for programs of Special Frame (MICH and AiQuSci).

2. General frame

These scholarships are available for master's program and doctoral students. The scholarships are awarded based on your research field and qualifications. You may apply by contacting a prospective faculty supervisor at UEC.
Please see below for the details.
* An applicant may not file MEXT scholarship programs of other universities at the same time. If it is found that the applicant has applied to more than one university, he / she will be disqualified.
Application documents

Scholarships for International Undergraduate and Graduate Research Students Recommended by Japanese Embassies

These scholarships are available for prospective undergraduates, master's program students, and doctoral students. The scholarships are awarded in accordance with recommendations from the Japanese Embassy or Consulate in your country based on your academic ability and commitment.

Application deadlines March to May (It varies from country to country)
Qualifications
  • Applicants for undergraduate admission must have graduated from a high school or have equivalent qualifications.
  • Applicants to the master's program must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualifications.
  • Applicants to the doctoral program must have a master's degree or equivalent qualifications.
Basis for selection Submitted documents, written test, and interview（一次試験に合格したら、自分で受入教員をさがし、8月末日までに「受入内諾書」をもらってください。)
Start of studies in Japan (a) April (for admission in spring term)
(b)October (for admission in autumn term)
More info

For further information, contact your nearest Japanese Embassy,Consulate, or government representative office.
 

Please see the following pamphlet for details

Created: March 30, 2010 / Last modified: July 8, 2022