Location: Japan
Program: Master’s and PhD Degree Programs
Eligibility: International Students
Duration: Master’s: 2 years | PhD: 3 years
Deadline: Fall 2027 Intake: April 2027 | Spring 2028 Intake: October 2027
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The Tokyo Global Partner Scholarship Program is offered by Tokyo Metropolitan University (TMU) to high-achieving students from around the world who wish to pursue graduate education at one of Japan’s leading public research universities. The programme aims to promote TMU as an educational and research hub for collaboration and innovation that contributes to the development of Tokyo and beyond, by bringing together outstanding graduate students from Tokyo’s sister cities, TMU’s partner institutions, and Asia. The scholarship is open to both Master’s and PhD applicants across all TMU graduate schools and disciplines. Applications timelines may differ by graduate programme applicants are strongly advised to check the relevant graduate school’s web page to confirm specific requirements, examination schedules, and application procedures.
Tokyo Metropolitan University (TMU), established in 1949 and located in Hachioji, Tokyo, is the only public university established by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and is one of Japan’s leading comprehensive public research universities. TMU operates eight graduate schools covering humanities, social sciences, law, business, science, engineering, health sciences, and urban environmental sciences, and is consistently ranked among the top public universities in Japan. As part of its strategic internationalisation mission, TMU actively cultivates global partnerships with leading academic institutions across Asia and beyond, and through programmes such as the Tokyo Global Partner Scholarship, the university is committed to attracting the world’s best and brightest graduate students to contribute to Tokyo’s future as a global city.
Benefits of the Programme
This programme will provide the following to its recipients:
- Full coverage of student admission fee
- Full coverage of student tuition fees
- International airfare (to and from Japan)
- Entrance examination fee exemption
- A monthly stipend of JPY 150,000
- Other benefits
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this programme, applicants must meet the following:
- Must meet the entry requirements for admission to a graduate programme at Tokyo Metropolitan University
- Must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree programme (for Master’s applicants) or a Master’s degree programme (for PhD applicants) at one of the following:
- A partner institution of TMU
- A higher education institution in one of Tokyo’s sister cities
- A higher education institution in any other Asian country or region OR must be working in a research institution, governmental organisation, or company in one of Tokyo’s sister cities or another Asian country or region
- Must demonstrate a commitment to collaboration and innovation for the enhancement of Tokyo and beyond
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements.
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Selection Criteria
Candidates are assessed through a two-stage process that includes examinations and interviews held in May (Fall intake) and November (Spring intake). Selection is based on academic excellence, the quality and feasibility of the proposed graduate research, the applicant’s demonstrated commitment to collaboration and innovation for the benefit of Tokyo and beyond, and the alignment of the applicant’s research with TMU’s graduate school priorities. Application timelines and examination requirements may differ by graduate school — applicants must check the specific requirements of their chosen TMU graduate school before applying.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
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