One of Japan’s top colleges offers one of the country’s greatest scholarships. I am referring to the MEXT Scholarship 2025 offered by the University of Tokyo. Applicants who wish to pursue a Master’s or Ph.D. degree for the October 2025 intake are eligible for this award. The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) is the sole sponsor of this scholarship. There are fifteen graduate schools at the University of Tokyo, and each one has its own departments. You can submit an application to Tokyo University’s Master’s and PhD programs. If you already attended an English-medium university, you are exempt from taking the IELTS. You can apply for one of the two most well-liked scholarships to study at the University of Tokyo. One is MEXT, and the other is the University of Tokyo ADB Scholarship. Details are provided below.

Details About the University of Tokyo MEXT Scholarship 2025 in Japan (Fully Funded)

• Host Country: Japan
• University Name: University of Tokyo
• Study Level: Masters, PhD
• Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
• Deadline: Each Department has its Deadline

Scholarship Duration

• Master’s Program = October, 2025 – September, 2027 (2 years)
• Doctoral Program = October, 2025 – September, 2028 (3 years)

MEXT University Recommended Scholarship Benefits

All the students will be awarded with:

• Monthly Stipend for the Master, and PhD students.
• Round Airfare Tickets are covered.
• Enrollment Fees.
• Tuition Fees.

Schools and Departments (Application)

Graduate School of Science MEXT Scholarship: The Graduate School of Science is accepting applications for the 2025 MEXT University Recommended Scholarship. The school has five departments Physics, Astronomy, Earth and Planetary Science, Chemistry, and Biological Sciences.

Department of Civil Engineering: The Civil Engineering Department is also accepting applications for the 2025 MEXT Scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria

• The scholarship is open to all Nationals (except Japanese).
• Applicants who have graduated with a bachelor’s degree can apply.
• An applicant must have a minimum CGPA of 2.30.
• Applicants must be born on or after April 2, 1989.
• Meet the English Language Requirements.
• Satisfy the University Admission Requirements.

Application Documents

• Complete the online application form
• Field of Study and Research Plan
• Letter of recommendation
• Passport-type photo
• An official transcript from the last university
• Abstract of graduation thesis
• Official statement of (expected) graduation of the last university attended.
• A copy of the student’s passport.

How to Apply?

Applicants can submit an electronic application through the online portal. You must upload all the documents online. The Link to the official website is given below. Please note that the application process for the MEXT Scholarship is competitive, and meeting all the eligibility requirements is essential for a successful application.