The Japanese Government (MEXT) Undergraduate Scholarship 2026 offers an excellent opportunity for international students to pursue a fully-funded bachelor's degree at prestigious Japanese national universities. This prestigious scholarship, sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), aims to foster global leaders who strengthen ties between Japan and their home countries.

Students selected for the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) Scholarship will receive comprehensive support including a monthly stipend, full tuition coverage, and round-trip airfare. Most students begin with one year of intensive Japanese language and preparatory courses before entering undergraduate programs.

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With access to world-class education, research facilities, and cultural immersion in Japan, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) Undergraduate Scholarship is one of the world's top international scholarship programs.

MEXT Undergraduate Scholarship 2026 Details:

• Host country: Japan
• Study level: University
• Funded by: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
• Eligibility: All international students

Benefits of the MEXT Undergraduate Scholarship 2026:

• Full tuition waiver
• Monthly salary: 117,000 yen per month (plus 2,000-3,000 yen for some areas)
• Round-trip airfare: Economy class airfare to and from Japan
• Preparatory education: Study of Japanese language and subject for one year (if required)
• Universal health coverage
• Exemption from entrance, admission and tuition fees

Available fields of study:

Social and Human Sciences

• law
• policy
• sociology
• date
• Literature
• Economy
• Business Administration
• pedagogy
• Japanese language

Natural Sciences

• mathematics
• Physics
• chemistry
• mechanical engineering
• Electrical and Information Engineering
• Architecture and Civil Engineering
• Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
• Medicine and Dentistry
• biology
• pharmacy
• Veterinary medicine

Eligibility Criteria for the MEXT Undergraduate Scholarship 2026:

• Must be a citizen of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan
• Born on or after April 2, 2001
• Must have completed 12 years of education or be expected to complete it by March/August 2026
• Desire to learn Japanese and study in Japanese
• Must be physically and mentally fit to study in Japan
• Must be able to arrive in Japan between April 1 and 7, 2026 (or in fall 2026 if direct appointment applies)

Required documents:

• Completed application form Click here to provide it to you
• Academic Records (High School/University)
• Graduation certificate or expected graduation certificate
• Letter of recommendation from the principal or teacher. Click here to provide it to you.
• Medical Certificate (in MEXT format)
• Language proficiency certificate (if available) Click here to provide it to you
• University admission qualification certificate (if applicable)
• Certificate of Enrollment (for currently enrolled students)

Note: All documents must be in English or Japanese, or accompanied by an official translation.

Delivery date:

The application deadline for the 2026 MEXT Undergraduate Scholarship is determined by the Japanese embassy or consulate in your country.

How to apply for MEXT Undergraduate Scholarship 2026?

• Visit the official website of the Japanese embassy in your country.
• Download application forms for the Bachelor's Program at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology for the fiscal year 2026.
• Fill out the forms carefully and collect all required documents.
• Submit your application to the Japanese Embassy/Consulate before the specified deadline.
• Pass the written tests (mathematics, English, Japanese, science) and attend the interview.
• Waiting for the results of the first and second examination conducted by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.