Japanese government (MEXT) scholarship students

Japanese government（MEXT）scholarships support foreign students who study in higher education institutions, selected on the recommendation of Japanese Embassy/Consulate General, University, or other Authorities.

MEXT scholarship students receive thier scholarship funds on a monthly basis and are exempt from admission and tuition fees. In addition, round-trip airfare is generally provided, unless certain conditions apply.

Attention: Applying to MEXT scholarship

FAQ for MEXT scholarship application

FAQ and Useful information for MEXT Scholarships（2026.8）.pdf

１．Outline

（１）MEXT Scholarship Programs and Number of Recruitments

Recommendation Type	Frame Category	Course	Recruited Number	Description	Preparatory course
University Recommendation	Special Frame	Doctor Master	6～12 Doctor 2～4 Master	Special MEXT scholarship quota for designated priority programs at the university.	None Instead of the preparatory course,　UEC gives Japanese language course.
General Frame*	2 Doctor or Master	Regular MEXT scholarship quota for the university	Optional Intensive Japanese language course Min 6-month MAX1.5-year
Embassy Recommendation		Doctor Master Bachelor	Varies by country	MEXT scholarship quotas are managed by Japanese embassies/consulates worldwide. As the number of available slots varies by country, please contact the Japanese diplomatic mission in your home country for details.

Recommendation Type

Frame Category

Course

Recruited Number

Description

Preparatory course

University Recommendation

Special Frame

Doctor

Master

6～12 Doctor

2～4 Master

Special MEXT scholarship quota for designated priority programs at the university.

None

Instead of the preparatory course,　UEC gives Japanese language course.

General Frame*

2 Doctor or Master

Regular MEXT scholarship quota for the university

Optional

Intensive Japanese language course

Min 6-month

MAX1.5-year

Embassy Recommendation

Doctor

Master

Bachelor

Varies by country

MEXT scholarship quotas are managed by Japanese embassies/consulates worldwide. As the number of available slots varies by country, please contact the Japanese diplomatic mission in your home country for details.

*Application details for this framework may change based on the recruitment guidelines from MEXT.

（２）Eligibility

Course	Applicants Qualification
Master	Must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification
Doctor	Must have a master's degree or equivalent qualification

（Non-Eligibility：）　

It is not allowed to apply for multiple MEXT Scholarship programs at the same time. Applicants who applied to two or more universities or simultaneously to the "Embassy Recommendation", will automatically be excluded from the application process.
Military personnel or military civilian employees at the time of their arrival in Japan or during the period of the payment of the scholarship.
Those who cannot arrive in Japan by the last date of the period specified by MEXT or UEC.
Previous grantees of Japanese Government (MEXT) scholarship programs (including those who withdrew from the scholarship program after arrival in Japan.)

（３）Schedule of Applications

①University Recommendation(Spcial and Genaral Frame)

Date（JST)	Contents
Aug～mid-Oct. 2026	Please contact prospective supervisors as soon as possible. Prospective supervisor will interview you and give you instructions. Also, they will require you to submit the transcript of your study data or previous degree.
September	Detailed guidance from UEC (zoom)
By end of October	Applicants must first obtain informal consent from the prospective supervisor to join their lab and then submit their academic transcript. UEC will convert the applicant's GPA into the MEXT scale and verify whether it meets the required GPA standard.
By end of November	Applicants must submit the TENTATIVE application documents to their own prospective supervisor. Prospective supervisors submit document to the thier Department and Intenrnational Student Office.
Dec. 2026 ～ Feb. 2027	UEC internal screening.
January 8, 2027	Applicants must submit the FINAL application documents to their own prospective supervisor.
Late Feb. 2027	Submission of nominated candidates from UEC to MEXT.
Mid-Jun. 2027	Screening by MEXT will be finalized and successful applicants will be decided.
Oct. 2027	Enrollment to UEC, congratulations!

This is a tenatative schedule and is subject to change.

②Embassy Recommendation

DATE（JST）	Contents
March to May	Application deadline Schedule varies from country to country.
ー	Please follow instructions from the Embassy of Japan in your country. You will have to submit designated documents to the Embassy of JAPAN and take a test and an interview.
After pass the first screening	After passing the first screening conducted by the embassy, you need to find a prospective supervisor by yourself. If you cannot find a prospective supervisor, we will not issue "Provisional Acceptance Letter" （Site for seaching a prospective supervisor） https://researchers.uec.ac.jp/search/?lang=en https://www.uec.ac.jp/arc/laboguide.html
October（admission in Fall semester） April（admission in Spring semester）	Beginning of studies in Japan

（Remarks）

Universities do not have detailed information regarding the "Embassy Recommendation" process of the MEXT scholarship. Therefore, for further information, please contact and consult your nearest Japanese Embassy.

２．Recruitment Requirements

（１）Special Frame（Program Name: FGIP and XXX*）

　　　See below link for details

　　　Admission Requirements for the Special Program in FY2027

　　　Special Frame Application Guidelines for Fall 2027 Enrollment.pdf

*One program is under screening by MEXT

（２）General Frame（Subject to change based on MEXT recruitment）

　　　See below link for details

　　　Admission Requirements for the General Frame in FY2027（in preparation）

　　　General Frame Application Guidelines for Fall 2027 Enrollment .pdf

　（Important Notice Regarding Field of Study）

Applications with unrealistic or inadequate research plans will be ranked lower in the screening process. If a prospective supervisor deems your background and proposed plan to be relevant, your application may be accepted. Applicants are strongly advised to thoroughly discuss their research plan with their prospective supervisor before applying.

（３）Application document

Before submitting the documents, applicants must first obtain informal consent from the supervisor to join their lab and confirm that their GPA meets the required minimum.

Document	Remarks
(1)Application for admission （Excel version）1.Application form special frame.xlsx （PDF version）1. Application form special frame.pdf （Excel version）1.Application form general frame.xlsx （PDF version）1. Application form general frame.pdf MEXT format	Important: There are two categories: "Special Frame" and "General Frame". Please consult your prospective supervisor to confirm which category applies to you, and use the appropriate Excel file. Read "INSTRUCTIONS" carefully before filling in the form. In particular, make sure that the academic record period and language proficiency score are correct. Do not insert rows and columns. - Digital signature is not acceptable. Fill in the "Remarks" field of "11. Academic record" according to the "INSTRUCTIONS." Do not fill in your grades or achievements in this field.
(2)Field of Study and Research Program 2.Field of Study and Research Plan.docx MEXT format	Be sure to consult with your prospective supervisor if you have questions.
(3)List of academic paper(s) and book(s) 3_List of academic paper(s) and book(s) .xls MEXT format	Fill in the information regarding your academic paper(s) or book(s). Attach a copy of academic paper(s) or a copy of the title page of book(s). ※Even if you do not have any published papers, please do not skip submitting this document. Instead, please submit the form and write "None" or "N/A" (Not Applicable) in the list. This confirms that there are no missing documents.
(4)Passport copy	The page with photo. If you do not have a passport, submit a copy of the family register, or the citizen (resident) register.
(5)Official transcript	Certificate of university academic record (official transcript), authorized by the university which you belong to or graduated from (the last school attended). Important: It must include the explanation of the grading system (grading scale). If the transcript does not explain the grading scale (e.g., A=80-100, B=70-79), please submit a separate official document explaining it.
(6)Graduation certificate	Certificate of University graduation, diploma or degree, or Certificate of Expected Graduation (for current students), authorized by the university which you belong to or graduated from.
(7)Certificate of high academic performance	Certificate of GPA, academic ranking among other students etc. issued by the university which you belong to or graduated from (the last school attended). If the GPA is listed on the Academic Record, you do not need to submit any "Certificate of high academic performance".
(8)Letter or recommendation from the dean or higher	Obtain the letter from the university you belong to as a student, or graduated from (the last school attended). There is no specific format required. But this letter must fulfill all of the following conditions: 1. The name of the addressee stated in the letter must be "the President of the University of Electro-Communications" 2. The letter must be printed on your university's letterhead. 3. The letter must be written by and signed by the dean or higher.
(9)Photo data	Your passport size photo (4.5cm x 3.5cm) taken within the past 6 months. -The upper half of the body: front face: without a hat. As long as the face is clearly visible, covering head with a cloth when taking a photograph is OK. Please submit a clear color photo data. After the screening, it will be used for the student ID card.
(10)Summary of a graduation thesis	It should be summarized succinctly.
(11)Certificate of language ability	TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, Japanese language proficiency test etc. Submit the English score sheet which has been taken AFTER December, 2024. If you have taken the test during December 2026, please ask the International Student Office if it will be considered valid. If you cannot submit the original score sheet with your application documents, your application will not be accepted. -If you do not have a language proficiency certificate, and you have completed a degree course offered mainly in English or Japanese, submit a document to prove you have completed the course mainly in English/Japanese language. Only official documents issued by the university you belong to or graduated from as a student is valid.
(12)CHSI only for applicant graduated Chinese Higher Education	Applicants must submit the following documents issued by CHSI in English: • Online Verification Report of Higher Education Qualification Certificate • Verification Report of China Higher Education Student's Academic Transcript About CHSI Procedures Details are available on the CHSI website: https://www.chsi.com.cn/

Note: If the original document is not in Japanese or English, please attach a formal translation in Japanese or English.

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Created: June 17, 2025 / Last Modified: August 10, 2026