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MEXT Scholarship (University Recommendation)

Government of Japan via Japanese universities · Master's / PhD

A second MEXT route where your chosen Japanese university nominates you directly, common for English-taught graduate programs.

Award
Full tuition, monthly stipend and return airfare
Your cost after award
approx. INR 1 lakh / year
Deadline
Set by each university, often October-February
Apply on the official site(opens studyinjapan.go.jp in a new tab)Opens studyinjapan.go.jp. Always confirm dates and rules there before applying.

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Eligibility

  • Admission or provisional acceptance by a Japanese university
  • Excellent grades and a research plan
  • Nominated by the university to MEXT