Applications are now open for the 2026 ADB Kyoto University Scholarship in Japan . This fully-funded opportunity is part of the ADB Japan Scholarship Program , which annually awards up to 300 master's scholarships to students from ADB member countries to study at eligible institutions. As one of the world's top universities and Japan's oldest, Kyoto University is a designated host institution. The scholarship provides comprehensive financial coverage, including full tuition fees, housing and textbook allowances, health insurance, and return airfare . Further details about the application process and the ADB Kyoto University Scholarship are available below.

Details about the Kyoto University ADB Scholarship 2026

• Host country : Japan
• University name : Kyoto University
• Degree level : Master's
• Financial Benefits : Fully Funded
• Deadline: June (for April 2026 admission); November (for October 2026 admission)

Eligible fields

Applicants can apply to the following fields at Kyoto University under the ADB Scholarship Program:

• Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies
  • Master's Program in International Environmental Management
• College of Graduate Studies in Agriculture
  • Special Course in Agricultural Sciences - For a Global Future of Life, Food and Environment (MSc)
• Graduate College of Engineering
  • International Course in Civil Infrastructure Management in the Department of Civil Engineering and Land Resources
  • International Course in Urban and Regional Development in the Department of Urban Management
• Graduate School of Economics
  • Master's Program in Sustainable Economic Development Studies in East Asia
• Graduate School of Management
  • International Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program

Financial support from the Asian Development Bank

The Asian Development Bank will cover the following:

• Full tuition fees
• Monthly living and housing allowance
• Books and educational materials allowance
• Medical insurance
• Travel expenses.

Eligible countries

Citizens of the following countries can apply:

Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Niue, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam

Eligibility Criteria for ADB Scholarship

• To be a citizen of one of the Asian Development Bank member countries (listed above).
• - He does not hold dual citizenship.
• You have been accepted to an accredited university and accredited degree program.
• - Hold a bachelor's degree upon admission.
• You have at least two (2) years of full-time professional experience.
• Must not be older than 35 years of age at the time of application
• Be healthy.
• He must return to the country and work in his home country for a period of not less than two (2) years after completing his studies.

How to apply for the Asian Development Bank Scholarship 2026 at Kyoto University in Japan?

• Applicants should request information and application forms from their chosen partner institution. In this case, Kyoto University. Visit the Asian Development Bank website , search for "Japan," then scroll down and look for "Kyoto University."
• Applicants complete the application and documents.
• The applicant sends the documents to the institution.
• The university evaluates the application.
• The university sends a shortlist of candidates to the Asian Development Bank.
• The Asian Development Bank is reviewing the application.
• The Asian Development Bank selects the scholars and notifies the institutions.
• The Foundation benefits all researchers.

The link to the official website is below. Select Kyoto University from the list of institutions.