Osaka University MEXT Scholarship 2027
Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
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About This Scholarship
The Osaka University MEXT Scholarship 2027 is a fully funded government scholarship offered by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology covering all tuition fees, monthly living allowances, round-trip airfare, and health insurance for international students pursuing Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD programmes at Osaka University. Scholars gain access to cutting-edge research laboratories, world-class faculty, and a globally connected academic community while immersing themselves in Japan’s rich academic and cultural tradition.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Full tuition fee waiver for complete program duration
- Monthly living allowance (Undergraduate: ¥117,000; Master's: ¥144,000; Doctoral: ¥145,000)
- Round-trip economy class international airfare
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage under Japan's national health insurance system
- Full access to advanced laboratories, academic libraries, and research tools
- Structured opportunities for intercultural exchange and global academic networking
- Intensive Japanese Language Course (for graduate students requiring language support)
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be eligible to apply for MEXT scholarship through either Embassy Recommendation or University Recommendation route
- 2 For Undergraduate Embassy Recommendation: Must be recruited and screened by Japanese Embassy or Consulate General; must complete Japanese language lessons at the Center for Japanese Language and Culture for one year; must pass the entrance exam
- 3 For Undergraduate University Recommendation: Must first pass one of the designated undergraduate programs (HUS or IUPS) and be selected as MEXT Student candidate
- 4 For Graduate Embassy Recommendation: Must be recruited and screened by Japanese Embassy or Consulate General; successful applicants enroll as research students for 6-12 months before entering master's or doctoral course; must pass entrance examination
- 5 International students from countries with Japanese Embassy or Consulate General representation