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.
Route | Target Applicants | Key Steps | Timeline |
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Embassy Recommendation | Research, undergraduate, study, teacher training | Apply via embassy; secure Letter of Provisional Acceptance | Apr–Jul to Oct 2025; enroll Apr/Oct 2026 |
University – General Program | Master’s/PhD (limited fields) | Contact academic advisor → internal nomination | Nov–Dec 2025 to June 2026 |
University – Special Program | Degree-seeking students | Pass entrance exam for specific programs before consideration | Varies by program |
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