MEXT Scholarship 2024 for Indian Students
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Updated on Nov 23, 2024 14:22 IST

MEXT Scholarships are provided under the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Monbukagakusho) of Japan. These Japanese government scholarships are fully funded and are offered to applicants who come from those countries with which Japan has diplomatic ties. MEXT scholarships 2024 are offered to students attending all major kinds of educational institutions at the bachelor’s and master’s levels. 

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International applicants are free to choose certain majors under a particular field of study and they can then apply as undergraduates for MEXT Japan scholarships. There are other eligibility criteria too which must be fulfilled to avail of scholarship benefits. Check out the article for all the details about MEXT scholarships to study in Japan

All About Monbukagakusho MEXT Scholarship Japan

Monbukagakusho MEXT Scholarships in Japan are offered to applicants who are applying for admission to Japanese universities across various fields of study. Some applicants may be required to have preparatory admission or may be admitted for a direct placement. The following requirements must be fulfilled:

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Types of Institutions Approved for MEXT Scholarships 2024

There are a couple of higher education institutions that are approved for MEXT scholarships offered in Japan for Indian students who are:

  • Research students (graduate)
  • Teacher training students (graduate)
  • Undergraduate students 
  • Japanese Studies students (undergraduate)
  • College of Technology students (undergraduate)
  • Specialized training college students (undergraduate)

Fields of Study for Japan MEXT Scholarship 2024

International applicants can choose the following fields of study to be eligible for the MEXT scholarship in Japan for the year 2024:








Courses 

Majors 

Social Sciences and Humanities - A 

Law, Politics, Pedagogy, Sociology, Literature, History & Japanese Language

Social Sciences and Humanities - B

Economics, Business Administration

Natural Sciences - A 

Science: Physics, Chemistry & Maths

Electric and Electronic Studies: Electronics, Electrical Engineering & Information Engineering

Mechanical Studies: Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture

Civil Engineering and Architecture: Civil Engineering, Architecture, Environmental Engineering

Chemical Studies: Applied Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Textile Engineering

Others: Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Maritime Engineering, Biotechnology

Natural Sciences - B 

Agricultural Studies: Agriculture, Agricultural Chemistry, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Forestry, Food Science, Fisheries

Hygienic Studies: Pharmacy, Hygienics, Nursing

Science: Biology

Natural Sciences - C

Medicine, Dentistry

There may be a mix of majors that applicants might choose, applicants must check the official notification before proceeding to mark their choices for MEXT scholarships.  

MEXT Japan Scholarship Amount & Benefits

Based on the type of academic applicant, MEXT Japanese scholarships are offered. The following table throws light on the MEXT scholarship amount offered to various types of applicants aiming to study in Japan:







Type of Academic Student 

MEXT Japanese Scholarship Amount

Research Students 

¥143,000 - ¥145,000 per month

Teacher Training Students 

Undergraduate Applicants 

¥117,000 per month

College of Technology Students 

Specialized College Training Students 

Japanese Language Studying Applicants 

Young Leaders Program Students

¥242,000 per month

Apart from the above-given scholarship amounts, there are MEXT scholarship benefits which are offered to applicants like:

  • ¥2,000 - ¥3,000 is added to the monthly allowances for conducting research in specially designated Japanese regions. The amounts are subject to change each year. 
  • Apart from this, the tuition and exam fees are exempted for all applicants qualifying for Monbukagakusho MEXT scholarships in Japan. 
  • Round-trip travel expenses are also added additionally for MEXT Japanese scholarship qualifiers. 

MEXT Japanese Scholarship Duration

The duration of MEXT scholarship in Japan varies with the type of academic student enrolled across various types of institutions of study. Check out the MEXT scholarship duration based on the institution or academic standing of the applicant in the table below:

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Type of Academic Student 

MEXT Scholarship Duration

Research Students 

More than 1 year and 6 months including Japanese language education

Undergraduate Applicants 

5 years including Japanese language training (7 years for medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and veterinary science)

College of Technology Students 

4 years including Japanese language training (4 years and 6 months for merchant marine studies)

Specialized College Training Students 

3 years including Japanese language training

Japanese Language Studying Applicants 

One academic year

Teacher Training Students 

Within 1 year and 6 months including Japanese language education

Thus, applicants who wish to study in Japan in the upcoming year will have to apply for the Japanese scholarship in the previous year of June. The applications usually wrap up in a week, and limited vacancies open up, hence it's always better to keep a tab on the application cycle and apply accordingly. For more details on scholarships check out Scholarships to Study Abroad for international students.

MEXT Scholarship Eligibility

Applicants applying for the Monbukagakusho MEXT scholarship to study in Japan will have to fulfil certain eligibility criteria based on the level of programs. Details are as follows:

Monbukagakusho MEXT Scholarship Eligibility for Undergraduates

To be eligible for the Monbukagakusho MEXT scholarship as undergraduate students, applicants should have passed high school and should be able to fulfil the following minimum eligibility criteria if applying for :

  • Nationality: Applicants must belong to a country with which Japan shares diplomatic ties. Applicants who are official Japanese citizens, cannot apply for this scholarship.
  • Age: Applicants must be of the age of 18 or above at the time of admission. There may be exceptions to the rule for not a wide range of applicants.
  • Academic Background: Applicants should have completed 12 years of schooling equivalent to a Japanese upper secondary school. 
  • Japanese Language: Applicants should be interested in learning the Japanese language. Also, applicants should ideally be interested in learning about the different aspects of Japan.
  • Health: Applicants should be in good health and submit the health certificate in the proper format to be eligible for the scholarship.
  • Student Visa: A new and recent student visa that is issued by applicants will also be required at the time of application to apply for the MEXT Japan scholarship.

Monbukagakusho MEXT Scholarship Eligibility for Postgraduates

Those applying for a Master’s course / Doctoral course should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 70%. For Doctoral course admissions (second phase), a Master’s degree in the relevant field with a minimum of 70% marks is required. Candidates should have practical research/teaching/work experience after obtaining the qualification.

There are only three programs that come under the graduate study, if applicants are applying for them, then they should fulfil the following eligibility criteria:

  • Research Students: Applicants should be under 35 years of age and hold a graduate degree or they must have completed 16 years of schooling.
  • Teacher Training Students: Applicants should be under 35 years of age with a graduate degree from a teacher training college, and should have five years of teaching experience in primary or secondary or at a teacher training college in the applicant's home country. Applicants who are in the middle of the five-year teacher training experience, are not eligible to apply. 
  • Young Leaders Program (YLP): In this case, applicants must be under 40 years of age hold a graduate degree, also should have practical experience and prove to be young public administrators who can play a pivotal role in Asia and other countries. 

Exams Required for Embassy Recommendations to Get MEXT Scholarships

The following are some of the key subject exams which must be cleared to get an embassy recommendation for a MEXT scholarship for studying in Japan:

Type of Academic Student Subject-wise Exams to be Qualified for MEXT (Embassy Recommendation)

Research Students 

Japanese and English

Undergraduate Applicants 

Japanese, English, Mathematics, Science (any two subjects from Physics, Chemistry or Bio)

College of Technology Students 

Japanese, English, Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry

Specialized College Training Students 

Japanese, Mathematics and English

Japanese Language Studying Applicants 

Japanese

Teacher Training Students 

Japanese and English

There may be additional eligibility criteria which must be fulfilled to avail MEXT scholarship while studying in Japan. 

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MEXT Scholarship 2024-25 Deadline

The application deadline for the Monbukagakusho MEXT scholarship 2024-25 in Japan varies for each type of academic student and their institution. Following is an application deadline as proposed and given on the official website for Indian students applying for MEXT scholarships:

Type of Academic Student 

MEXT Scholarship 2024 Deadline

Research Students 

April to May 2024 (Passed)

Undergraduate Applicants 

17 April to 27 May 2024 (Passed)

College of Technology Students 

17 April to 27 May 2024 (Passed)

Specialized College Training Students 

17 April to 27 May 2024 (Passed)

Japanese Language Studying Applicants 

December 2024 to January 2025 

Teacher Training Students 

December 2024 to January 2025 

Young Leaders Program

July 2024 - September 2024

The MEXT scholarship 2024 deadline was June 9, 2024, thus, applicants should have applied for the scholarship by now. The deadlines for 2025 are yet to be announced. 

How to Apply for MEXT Scholarship 2024?

There are two ways in which Monbukagakusho MEXT Japanese Scholarships can be applied for by Indian students. Applicants can apply for MEXT Japanese Scholarships in two ways: 

  1. Based on the Embassy's Recommendation: Submit applications, qualify for entrance, go for the interview and qualify for the first screening. Once the Embassy screens the applicant and when the applicant qualifies for the written test and interview by the consulate in their country, they are then prompted to apply for the MEXT scholarship. The applicants will have to submit their documentation as well. This is for research, undergraduate, College of Technology, Japanese studies and specialized training college students. 
  2. Based on the University's Recommendation:  On the other hand, applicants can be recommended by the universities they are studying in and run exchange programs with various Japanese universities based on the applicant's merit and quality of research. This applies to both research and Japanese studies students. 

From Where to Get MEXT Scholarship Application Form?

The application forms for MEXT Japanese scholarships for the year 2024 are available online on the official websites of Embassies. The applicants can download the PDF version of the MEXT Japanese scholarship application, fill it up and send it with the following documents in an envelope to the concerned set of authorities. 

Documents Required for MEXT Scholarship Application

The following documents will be required by applicants applying for the Monbukagakusho MEXT - Japanese government scholarship for the year 2024:

  • Direct placement preference form
  • Academic transcripts of school and previous years at university or college
  • Graduation certificate from both school and college
  • LOR (recommendation letter) from previous class teacher or principal of the school
  • Medical certificate
  • Enrollment certificate who are already enrolled at a Japanese university
  • English or Japanese language proficiency certificates
  • University-specific enrollment qualification exam certificate

A certain number of copies of the above-mentioned documents will be required at the time of application submission for Monbukagakusho MEXT scholarships in 2024-25. Applicants are required to check all possible details and then begin their applications. 

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MEXT Scholarship FAQs

Q. When does MEXT Scholarship open?

A. The applications for MEXT scholarship usually opens a year before the actual date of staring college in Japan. The applications for example for MEXT scholarship 2024 opened back in the year 2023. Currently, the MEXT scholarship deadlines have passed for 2025 admission cycle. So, the application deadlines open a year before. 

Q. How to apply for MEXT scholarship?

A. The MEXT scholarship application process can happen in two ways. One based on the recommendation by Embassy. These applicants undergo initial screening tests, and interviews before submitting their MEXT application and documentation for admissions. Alternatively, the next way to apply for MEXT schoalrship is through university recommendations. These include research and/or Japanese studies students, who could be nominated by their current institutions based on academic merit and research quality, leveraging exchange programs with Japanese universities.

Q. What are the MEXT scholarship deadlines?

A. Japanese MEXT scholarship application deadlines vary between April and May for certain courses, December and January of a few courses. Also a few application deadlines end between July and September as well. Thus, applicants must check for all the details and then apply for the Monbukagakusho MEXT Scholarship Japan for the upcoming admission cycle.

Q. Who is eligible for the MEXT scholarship?

A. Eligible for the MEXT scholarship will vary based on the type of student. so if the students is a:

  • Research student, then they should not be 35+ in age.
  • Teacher training student, they they must not be above 30 years, but they should be a graduate.
  • Undergraduate student, should be at least 17 and under 25 years of age and have completed 12 years of school education
  • Japanese studies student, must be between 18-30 years of age.
  • College of technology student, should be at least 17 years old and not more than 25 years.

Q. Is it hard to get a MEXT scholarship?

A. Securing a MEXT scholarship can be competitive depending on the program type and applicant pool. Success hinges on meeting stringent eligibility criteria, including academic achievements and language proficiency. Adequate preparation with strong documentation, such as academic transcripts and research proposals, is essential. Understanding the specific requirements and ensuring thorough application preparation can significantly improve chances of obtaining this prestigious scholarship.

Q. How many Indian students get the MEXT scholarship?

A. As per the Embassy of Japan in India, around 12 Indian applicants qualifies for first screening of MEXT scholarship for studying in the year 2025. There are additional levels of scrutiny and the total number of Indian students who got the scholarship will be released. 

Q. How much does the MEXT scholarship pay?

A. The MEXT scholarship pays diiferently to different type of acdemic students. For instance, 

  • Research & Teacher Training applicants get MEXT scholarship between ¥143,000 - ¥145,000 per month
  • Undergraduate, College of Technology, Japanese Language and Specialized College Training Students get a MEXT scholarship worth ¥117,000 per month
  • Young Leaders Program Students get the highest MEXT scholarship of ¥242,000 per month

Q:   How hard is it to get into University of Tokyo?

A:

Yes, it is slightly hard to get into the University of Tokyo because of its moderatly high acceptance rate. The University of Tokyo acceptance rate is around 34%, which means out of 100 applicants only 34 are accepted. Applicants has to meet the admission requirements and submit all the required documents to get admission at Tokyo University.

Q:   How much does University of Tokyo cost for international students?

A:

The University of Tokyo cost for international students is low for undergraduate and graduate study. Students can complete their degree under 3 L. The below table includes the University of Tokyo fees for Indian students:

Courses

1st Year Tuition Fees

Duration & Eligibility

MS  (3 courses)

INR 3 L

Duration: 2 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS

MA  (2 courses)

INR 2 L

Duration: 2 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS

MArch  (1 course)

INR 3 L

Duration: 2 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS

MEng  (1 course)

INR 3 L

Duration: 2 years

Q:   What would you need to get accepted into Tokyo University?

A:

International students have to meet the University of Tokyo admissions requirements to get admission. These admission requirements will vary from one programme to another. International applicants whose first language is not English must meet below English language proficiency test score:

English Language Tests

Score Required

TOEFL iBT

100

IELTS

7.0

We have provided below the general admission requirements for undergraduate and graduate admission at Tokyo University:

University of Tokyo Undergraduate Admission Requirements

  • Submit your official high school transcripts
  • Meet the English language proficiency test requirements
  • Additional test scores for ACT/SAT (optional)
  • Submit two letters of recommendation

University of Tokyo Graduate Admission Requirements

  • Must complete a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
  • Meet the English language proficiency test requirements
  • Additional test scores for GMAT/GRE
  • A Resume?
  • Provide Two Letters of Recommendation
  • The university also asks you to submit Two Essays

Q:   What are the admission deadline for the University of Tokyo?

A:

The University of Tokyo deadline for international students is Dec 13, 2024,  for undergraduate admission. For admission to the graduate program, the University of Tokyo admission deadline is Dec 1, 2024, for most of the graduate programs.

Note: The University of Tokyo recommends students start the online application process as soon as possible and submit their application by at least one day in advance of the deadline.

Q:   What are the English language requirements at the University of Tokyo?

A:

International applicants whose first language is not English must meet below English language proficiency test score:

English Language Tests

Score Required

TOEFL iBT

100

IELTS

7.0

Q:   What is the University of Tokyo known for?

A:

The University of Tokyo is one of the premier institutions of higher education in Japan. The university offers some of the highly-ranked and top-rated academic programs in the world. UTokyo offers courses in essentially all academic disciplines at both undergraduate and graduate levels and conducts research across the full spectrum of academic activity. The University of Tokyo is known for its programs in Engineering, Business & Economics, Computer Sciences and Life Sciences etc. Below is given the list of faculty members of Tokyo University. 

Tokyo University Faculties
Faculty of AgricultureCollege of Arts and Sciences
Faculty of EconomicsFaculty of Education
Faculty of EngineeringFaculty of Law
Faculty of LettersFaculty of Medicine
Faculty of Pharmaceutical SciencesFaculty of Science

Q:   Is it hard to get admission in the University of Tokyo for international students?

A:

Tokyo University does not publish official data on the acceptance rate. However, as per some unofficial sources including EduRank, the University of Tokyo acceptance rate is 35%. Which shows that university is very selective in admissions and hard to get into. International students should check the minimum admission requirements before applying to Tokyo University. Please note that, the data given above on acceptance rate is taken from unofficial sources, therefore, it is subject to change. 

Q:   How can I get admission in Tokyo University?

A:

International students can easily apply for the University of Tokyo admission by follwoing the easy steps mentioned below. The University of Tokyo application process is conducted online. International students can check below the University of Tokyo admission process:

Step 1: Login to admission portal and provide your detail

Step 2: Select your course and submit the required documents

Step 3: Submit the English language test score and additional test score

Step 4: Now pay the non-refundable the University of Tokyo application fee

Step 5: At last, submit your admission application after reviewing it.

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Pet Prabhu

2 weeks ago

Hi my son is now in 12 standard Can he apply for UG studies because I can see that Dec 2024 too an opportunity for application exists

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Glory Akampurira

4 months ago

Thank you.i am a ugandan professional elementary teacher, I would like to further studies and work in Japan.when can I apply

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Satyam nishad

4 months ago

Currently I am doing my class 12th and I want to study in japan so tell me when I should apply for mext and I will complete my class 12th in 2025 .

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Aldriya

7 months ago

I'm currently in 11th will be in grade 12th this June I'm planning to study in Japan next year (2025) so should I apply now or next year?

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Arnav Singh

6 months ago

Yes apply right now and submit you application before 27th may 2024

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PENISHA NIRJO

9 months ago

Since the MEXT Scholarship for 2024 is closed, I would like to know about the MEXT scholarship for 2025.

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Arnav Singh

6 months ago

The application forms are out kindly fill them up and submit/courier before 27th may to the embassy