The Hokkaido University MEXT Scholarship supports international students enrolling in the graduate programs at Hokkaido University, starting in October 2027.
The MEXT Japan Scholarships provided by the Japanese Government will cover tuition, travel expenses, and provide a monthly allowance for selected Master’s and Doctoral students.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the MEXT Japan Scholarship, you must:
Be international students with outstanding academic achievements of graduate school level who enter Japan as new students or those already staying in Japan.
have earned a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.30/3.00 or above in their degreed (for those who are employed) or currently enrolled courses, and be able to maintain that GPA while receiving the scholarship.
Furthermore, applicants must meet any one of the language requirements stated below;
Applicants must pass or achieve scores in English language proficiency tests that correspond to B2 or higher level in the CEFR at the time of application.
Applicants must complete school curriculums that meet the conditions for admission in masters’ or doctoral courses at a Japanese graduate school by using English as the main language.
Benefits
Duration of scholarship:
Master’s course: 2 yearsDoctoral course: 3 years
Monthly allowance:
Master’s course: 144,000 JPYDoctoral course: 145,000 JPY
Travel Expenses
MEXT will provide arrival and return ticket.
Tuition and other academic fees
Application fee: exemptedMatriculation fee: exemptedTuition fees: exempted
Required Documents
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
Application form for MEXT scholarship
Field of Study and Study Program (should include relevance of your research plan to SDGs)
A copy of applicant’s passport (or a copy of a certificate of family register, certificate of citizenship or other identification issued by the government of his/her home country)
Official academic transcript(s) for all years of last university/graduate school attended (issued by the university/graduate school attended. Grading System or Grading Scale information must be attached.)
Certificate of (prospective) graduation or a Diploma of last university/graduate school attended
Document(s) attesting to the applicant’s outstanding academic achievements at the last university attended (If applicable)
Recommendation letter from dean (or above) at the current university or institutions, addressed to the president of Hokkaido University.
Abstracts of theses (should be concise and to the point)
Proof of language ability that meets any one of the conditions above.
Method of Application
Click Here to Apply
Application Deadline: November 30, 2026.