The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan offers scholarships to international students who wish to study in Japanese universities. The scholarship students are recruited and selected in two ways: embassy recommendation or university recommendation. Prospective international students who wish to study at University of Tsukuba can apply for the scholarship by one of the two ways.
Aspect | Details |
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Routes | Embassy Recommendation or University Recommendation (General & Special) |
Eligibility | Open to international students applying for undergraduate, master’s, or PhD programs. Must meet academic and language criteria. |
Benefits | Full tuition waiver, monthly stipend (¥117,000–¥145,000), airfare, accommodation support, Japanese language training. |
Programs Offered | AI & Robotics, Sports & Olympic Studies, Interdisciplinary Engineering, Resilience Engineering, and more. |
Embassy Route Timeline | Apply via Embassy: April–July 2025 → Provisional Acceptance by September 2025 → Final Screening: Nov 2025–Mar 2026 → Enrollment: April/Oct 2026 |
University Route Timeline | Internal Application: Nov–Dec 2025 → Nomination: Jan–Feb 2026 → Final Results: June 2026 → Enrollment: October 2026 |
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