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FULLY FUNDED INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, TOKYO INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE PROGRAM (C)

Application Deadline: October 12, 2025

LOCATION: Japan

With a diverse group of 18 academic departments participating in this program, students should be able to find a department in which to further their research, acquire broader knowledge and understanding, and conduct advanced long-term research in a field that best matches their interests and background. Qualified international students, who may have little or no knowledge of the Japanese language, can enroll in the Institute of Science Tokyo’s Master’s, Doctoral, or Integrated Doctoral Education Program and pursue an advanced degree in Japan. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Master’s Program / Integrated Doctoral Education Program:

Persons who have successfully completed 16 years of education outside Japan or who are expected to do so by the day before the enrollment date

Persons who have graduated from a university or college in Japan or who are expected to do so by the day before the enrollment date.

Persons who have successfully completed 3 years or more of education at a university or college outside Japan and obtained a degree equivalent to a bachelor’s degree or who are expected to do so by the day before the enrollment date

Persons who have successfully completed 15 years of education and are individually assessed and recognized by the relevant School at Science Tokyo as having an outstanding academic record

Persons whose countries do not require 16 years of education prior to completing an undergraduate-level education but who satisfy both conditions noted below and are individually assessed and recognized by the relevant School at Science Tokyo as having academic ability equivalent to or higher than that of graduates of a Japanese university

Persons who have spent at least one year as a research student or research fellow at a university or research institution in or outside Japan after successfully completing undergraduate-level education

Persons who are at least 22 years old by the day before the enrollment date

Doctoral Program:

Persons who have successfully obtained a degree equivalent to a master’s degree or a professional master’s degree at a university or college outside Japan or who are expected to do so by the day before the enrollment date

Persons who have obtained a master’s degree or a professional master’s degree in Japan or who are expected to do so by the day before the admission date

Persons who do not meet eligibility conditions (1) or (2) but are individually assessed and recognized by the relevant School at Science Tokyo as having academic abilities equivalent to or higher than that of a master’s degree or professional master’s degree holder and are at least 24 years old by the day before the enrollment date

If you wish to apply for the following scholarships, you must submit an additional application form apart from the IGP application form. Please apply using the scholarship application form URL below. Please note that you will need to use the token issued at the time of the IGP application form. Scholarship Application Form URL: https://forms.office.com/r/AVu0HA74Ui Application period: Monday, August 4, 2025 to Sunday, October 12, 2025

BENEFIT:

Japan Student Services Organization (“JASSO”): The Monthly scholarship amount is JPY48,000.

ADB-JSP: This scholarship is for the master’s degree programs only. The scholarship provides a monthly allowance of JPY 147,000 per month, a book allowance of JPY 100,000 per year, a thesis allowance of JPY 50,000 per year, travel expenses, medical insurance, and others. This scholarship is for only the FALL INTAKE.

ASIA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY MEXT UNIVERSITY RECOMMENDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Application Deadline: November 12, 2025

LOCATION: Japan

This scholarship is awarded to outstanding international students who are recommended by APU. The Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) provides this scholarship with the aim of enhancing the international competitiveness and promoting the active exchange of international students in Japanese universities

ELIGIBILITY:

To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must first apply to APU. APU will then select eligible candidates to recommend to the scholarship organization.

Must intend to study abroad in Japan from overseas.

Must be a national of a MEXT designated country

Must be born on or after April 2, 1991

Must have achieved a GPA of at least 2.30 on a 3.00 scale at their most recent university

Those who have previously received a Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship are generally ineligible, except for those with over three years of educational or work experience since the end of their scholarship or former recipients of certain designated programs. The Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students is not considered a MEXT Scholarship.

Recipients must not receive any other scholarships (including those from the Japanese government, government-related organizations, or other sources) that have not been approved for concurrent acceptance with the MEXT Scholarship.

Recipients must hold a “Student” status of residence (visa status) in Japan.

English Proficiency Test Scores: Only English proficiency test scores from exams taken on or after mid-March, 2024 will be considered valid. Please make sure to carefully review the application guidelines released by MEXT for further details.

BENEFIT:

Full admission fee

Full tuition fee

Monthly subsistence allowance of 144,000 JPY (including housing) (amount subject to change)

Medical insurance

Books and instructional materials

Travel expenses (economy class airfare between the home country and APU at the beginning and end of the program)

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