IUJ Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students – International University of Japan

Location: Japan

Program: Postgraduate (Master’s and PhD)

Eligibility: International Students

Duration: Not Specified

Deadline: April 15, 2026

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The International University of Japan (IUJ) offers a wide range of competitive scholarships to support outstanding international students pursuing Master’s or PhD programmes at its Graduate School of International Relations (GSIR) or Graduate School of International Management (GSIM). Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis at the time of admissions and are matched to applicants based on the objectives of IUJ’s diverse portfolio of partner organisations, companies, and foundations — including the Asian Development Bank, AEON 1% Club, JERA Co., Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Marubeni Corporation, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust, and the Japanese Government (MEXT). Together, these scholarships reflect IUJ’s commitment to making world-class graduate education in international relations, development, policy, and management accessible to talented students from across the globe.

The International University of Japan is a unique, fully English-medium graduate university located in Urasa, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As one of Japan’s Top Global Universities and a member of the prestigious Association of Asia Pacific Business Schools (AAPBS), IUJ offers a truly international campus experience with students from over 70 countries. Known for its focus on international relations, development, public policy, and management, IUJ bridges the gap between Japan and the world, and prepares graduates for impactful careers in the public, private, and non-profit sectors globally.

Benefits of the Scholarship

This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients (varies by scholarship type):

Nakayama 100 Premium: 100% tuition fee waiver, partial admissions fee coverage, and a monthly stipend of ¥100,000
ADB-JSP Scholarship: 100% tuition, partial admissions fee, monthly stipend of ¥144,000, airfare, and other allowances — for students from ADB’s 40 developing member countries
JERA Scholarship: 100% tuition, 100% admissions fee, and a monthly stipend of ¥150,000 — for Master’s students from Asian countries
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Scholarship: 100% tuition, 100% admissions fee, and a monthly stipend of ¥150,000 — for Master’s students from African countries
Marubeni Scholarship: 100% tuition, 100% admissions fee, and a monthly stipend of ¥150,000 — for students from 9 designated countries
MEXT (University Recommendation): 100% tuition, monthly stipend of ¥144,000 (Master’s) or ¥145,000 (PhD), and airfare
Other partial scholarships covering 30%, 50%, 70%, or 90% of tuition are also available through the Nakayama series

The stipend can be used by recipients to cover:

Accommodation
Health insurance
Books and Research materials
Other benefits

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for these scholarships, applicants must meet the following:

Must apply to and be admitted to a degree programme at IUJ’s Graduate School of International Relations (GSIR) or Graduate School of International Management (GSIM)
Scholarship eligibility varies by provider — some scholarships are open to all international students while others are restricted to students from specific countries or regions (e.g., ADB member countries, African countries, Asian countries, or specific designated countries)
Most scholarships require recipients to be on a Japan Student Visa
The ADB-JSP Scholarship is open to 2-year Master’s and DXP students from one of ADB’s 40 designated developing member countries
The AEON Scholarship is open to 2-year Master’s students from one of AEON’s 11 designated countries
The MEXT with Embassy Recommendation requires applicants to contact their nearest Japanese embassy or consulate approximately 1.5 years before their intended start date to begin the preliminary screening process
Scholarship applications must be submitted as part of the IUJ Online Application form during Phase 2 of the application process, by the relevant admissions deadline

Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements

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Selection Criteria

Qualified students for IUJ Scholarships will be selected on a competitive basis at the time of admissions. The Admissions Committee considers scholarship awards alongside admissions decisions, matching applicants to the most suitable scholarship based on each partner organisation’s objectives, the applicant’s academic merit, country of origin, programme of study, and overall profile as presented in the admissions application.