Location: Japan
Program: Bachelors, Masters, PhD, specialized training programs
Eligibility: International Students
Duration: same with course
Deadline: September 1, 2025
The MEXT Scholarship (Embassy Recommendation) is a fully funded scholarship offered by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) to international students who wish to study at Japanese universities. Under this scheme, applicants first apply through the Japanese embassy or consulate in their home country, where they undergo document screening, written exams, and interviews. Successful candidates are then recommended to MEXT for final selection. Its main aim is to foster international exchange and strengthen mutual understanding between Japan and other nations by supporting talented students to study and conduct research in Japan.
Asia Pacific University (APU) is a private institution established in 2000 and located in Beppu, Ōita Prefecture. It stands out for its multicultural environment, about half of its students and many faculty members are from overseas—spanning approximately 90 countries. APU offers various graduate programs, including Development Studies, Data Science, Sustainability, Management, and more, all conducted in English. The multicultural ethos and bilingual education system (English and Japanese), combined with a broad international community, make it an attractive choice for global-minded graduate students.
Benefits of the Scholarship
The scholarship covers the following:
- Full admission fee
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly subsistence allowance of 144,000 JPY
- Accommodation
- Travel expenses (economy class airfare between the home country and APU at the beginning and end of the program)
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Eligibility Criteria
- Intend to study abroad in Japan from overseas
- Not have Japanese nationality and be a national of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan
- Be born on or after April 2, 1991
- Be willing to learn Japanese, be interested in Japan, and be willing to deepen your understanding of Japan after arriving in Japan
- MBA applicants only: Possess three years of full-time work experience (including full-time internship) by the time of enrollment to APU, preferably in a field related to the desired area of study or possess equivalent project or organizational experience
Notes:
- Those who are serving on active military duty or civilians employed by the military at the time of application are not eligible for this scholarship.
- Recipients must be able to arrive in Japan during the arrival period designated by APU.
- Those who have previously received a Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship are generally ineligible, except for those with over three years of educational or work experience since the end of their scholarship, or former recipients of certain designated programs. The Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students is not considered a MEXT Scholarship
- Recipients must not receive any other scholarships (including those from the Japanese government, government-related organizations, or other sources) that have not been approved for concurrent acceptance with the MEXT Scholarship.
- Recipients of this scholarship must have “Student” status of residence (visa status) in Japan.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
