Tokyo Institute of Technology MEXT Scholarships 2027 (Fully Funded)
Overview
The Tokyo Institute of Technology MEXT Scholarships 2027 provide fully funded opportunities for international students to pursue graduate studies in Tokyo, Japan. Funded by the Japanese Government, candidates are recommended to MEXT through the International Graduate Program (A) application process. Eligible study levels include Master and Ph.D. programs across fields such as Sciences, Life Sciences and Technology, Engineering, Materials and Chemical Technology, and Environment and Society. Candidates are nominated under Priority and General schemes based on their program.
Who can apply
Applicants must hold nationality in a country with diplomatic relations with Japan and generally cannot hold Japanese nationality at the time of application. Candidates must be 34 years old or younger as of April 1 of the first year of the scholarship period and must be graduates of a Japanese university or possess equivalent academic abilities. An academic grade point average of 2.30 or above out of 3.00 in the last attended degree program is required. Furthermore, the chosen field must align with the applicant's university major or a related area suitable for research at Tokyo Tech, and candidates must be physically and mentally capable of studying in Japan.
What you get
Selected master's students receive a monthly stipend of JPY 147,000, while doctoral students receive JPY 148,000. Enrollment fees and tuition are waived by Tokyo Tech, and entrance examination fees are reimbursed if the applicant is allocated to Tokyo Tech by MEXT. Additionally, air tickets to and from Japan are provided under certain conditions. The initial scholarship period covers two years of a master's program, with extension possibilities for integrated doctoral education programs for students achieving a grade point average of 2.50 or above during their master's studies.
How to apply
Applicants must apply for the scholarship simultaneously with their application to the International Graduate Program (A). This requires following the application guidelines for the program and submitting additional materials during the procedure.
Key dates
The application period for the International Graduate Program (A) runs from mid-September to early December, with the application deadline falling on November 22, 2026. In December, MEXT announces official qualifications and conditions and decides on Priority scheme allocation slots. Admission decisions for the program and candidate recommendations from Tokyo Tech to MEXT take place in early March. Finally, MEXT makes the official announcement of successful scholarship candidates between July and August.