Japan is a High-quality education indexed country. they offer many scholarship programs for International Students. therefore Tokyo University calls for a new Scholarship program to welcome students.
The University of Tokyo's School of Science conducts research and education across various scientific fields in order to understand the mechanisms of nature and uncover the immutable laws that govern them. In most cases, scientific research is motivated and advanced by the intellectual interests of researchers and not by the desire to seek the immediate application of findings. The profound understanding of nature that we have gained as a result has formed many conveniences of modern civilization, while also enriching our view of nature and the universe. Science has formed the deepest foundation of civilization and is a driving force for creating the future. With this in mind, the Charter of the School of Science has set the "creation and handing down of knowledge" as the School's main mission.
Scholarships Amount
180 Scholarships for International Students
Period of Scholarships
For a recipient who will enroll in a Master's Program or Doctoral Program, the scholarship will be payable for the standard period of time necessary for the recipient to complete his or her program (standard course term), starting from October 2022.
Master's Program = October 2022 – September 2024 (2years)
Doctoral Program = October 2022 – September 2025 (3years)
Available Degree type
1. Master's Degree
2. Doctoral Degree
Required Document
1. Application form (must be in double-sided print)
2. Field of Study and Research Plan
3. Letter of recommendation from "dean or above" - A recommendation letter must fulfill all of the following conditions:
- The name of the addressee stated in the letter must be "the President of the University of Tokyo"
- The letter must be printed on your university's letterhead.
- The letter must be written by and signed by a dean or above. A digital signature is not acceptable.
4. passport-type photo taken within the last 6 months (4.5 x 3.5 cm, upper-body, full-faced, without a cap)
5. Write name and nationality on the back and glue it to the application form. A photo in electronic data format is acceptable.
6. An official transcript from the last university attended (at undergraduate or graduate level).
7. You must also submit (an) official document(s) that specifies and explains the grading system(s) if it is not indicated in your transcript(s).
8. Abstract of graduation thesis(should be concise and to the point)
9. Official statement of (expected) graduation of the last university attended.
* If you will graduate from your current program after submitting your MEXT application, you must submit an official statement provided by your university that indicates the date of your expected graduation.
10. A copy of the student's passport (The page with the photo)
Eligible Criteria
1. All International students can apply excluding Japanese citizen
2. No IELTS or English Language Proficiency required
3. Age limit 22 or above
(1) Master's Program
- One who has completed, or is expected to complete 16 years of education abroad before entering the Master's Program of the University of Tokyo.
- One who has been conferred a degree equivalent to that of a bachelor's degree or is expected to be conferred one before entering the Master's program of the University of Tokyo from a foreign university or other foreign institution (limited to those whose comprehensive status of education and research activities have been assessed by the government of the said foreign country or a related organization), having completed a program with a completion period of three years or more.
- One who has been approved by the Graduate School of Science of the University of Tokyo through an individual entrance screening as being academically equivalent or superior to a college graduate and who is at least 22 years of age.
(2) Doctoral Program
- One who has been conferred or is expected to be conferred one of the following degrees from an institution abroad before entering the Doctoral program of the University of Tokyo: a Master's Degree, a Professional Degree, or a degree equivalent to either of the aforementioned degrees.
- One who has completed at least 16 years of academic education overseas, and has been engaged in research at a university, research institute, or other institution in Japan or abroad for at least 2 years, or is expected to have been engaged in research for at least 2 years before entering the Doctoral program of the University of Tokyo, and who is recognized by the Graduate School of Science as having abilities equivalent or superior to those who have a Master's degree or a professional degree as a result of said research.
- One who has been approved by the Graduate School of Science of the University of Tokyo through an individual entrance screening as being academically equivalent or superior to a Master's Degree or Professional Degree holder and who is at least 24 years of age.
Suspension of Scholarship Payment
The scholarship will be canceled in the following cases. If a recipient receives the scholarship even though he or she is judged ineligible due to one of the following cases, the recipient may be ordered to return all or a part of the scholarship money received. Please note that payment of the scholarship may be stopped during the time when the decision is being made on the disciplinary action.
- If any portion of the recipient's application documents is found to be false or wrongly stated.
- If a recipient is in breach of his or her pledge made to the Minister of MEXT (Monbukagakusho).
- Given the life or more than one year of imprisonment with or without hard labor having been convicted of breaking the law in Japan.
- If a recipient is punished by expulsion, suspension, admonishment, or any other similar disciplinary action, in accordance with the university rules.
- If a student is deemed not to be able to complete the program within the standard duration due to unacceptable academic performance, student suspension, or student leave of absence.
- If a recipient does not obtain a new residence status of "College Student" before arriving in Japan or the recipient's resident status of "College Student" changes to any other status.
- If a recipient receives another scholarship (except for a scholarship designated for research expenses).
- If a recipient proceeds to a higher academic program without obtaining permission to extend the scholarship period from MEXT.
- If a recipient leaves the host university or is transferred to another graduate school.
Benefits
1. Full Tuition fee
2. Accommodation
3. Airfare
4. Health care insurance
5. Monthly allowance
Application Deadline
20th April 2022
Application
