Prospective Students
Prospective Students
As the Top Global University Project terminates in March 2024, MEXT Scholarship Students (University Recommendation (SGU)) will no longer be recruited.
When to apply
Mid January to early April
Applicable Programs
International Graduate Program (C)
Regular programs (current Tokyo Tech students only)
Pursued Degree
Master/doctor (current Tokyo Tech students only)
Admission
September
Stipend
JPY 147,000 /month for master's students
JPY 148,000 /month for doctoral students
Period
Until March of the academic year
Important notice
MEXT will stop provision of the scholarship benefits in March 2024 as MEXT's Top Global University Project (SGU) will be terminated in that month. Therefore, students will not receive the scholarship benefits from April 2024 onwards and will have to pay the tuition.
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan offers scholarships to international students who wish to study at Japanese universities under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program.
Current Tokyo Tech students with outstanding academic performance records who intend to apply for a master's/doctoral program at the Institute may be eligible to apply for a MEXT Scholarship (University Recommendation (SGU)).
For fall enrollment: From October to March (6 months)
Important notice
MEXT will stop the provision of the scholarship benefits in March 2024 as MEXT's Top Global University Project (SGU) will be terminated in that month. Therefore, students will not receive the scholarship benefits from April 2024 onwards and will have to pay the tuition.
Stipend: JPY 147,000 for master's students; JPY 148,000 for doctoral students
Education fees: Enrollment and tuition fees will be waived by Tokyo Tech. The entrance examination (application) fee will be reimbursed if the applicant is allocated to Tokyo Tech by MEXT.
Note that MEXT does NOT provide funding for travel to/from Japan.
MEXT will stop provision of scholarship benefits in the following situations. Should any of the following apply, the scholarship recipient may be ordered to return part or the entirety of the scholarship benefits received up to that time. Provision of scholarship benefits may also be suspended during the period up to the decision on the disposition of the matter.
The monthly stipend will not be granted to a recipient who takes a leave of absence or is long absent from Tokyo Tech.
Obtain the latest guidelines and application forms below.