Provided by Japanese Government (MEXT)
The MEXT University Track lets you apply directly to a Japanese university, which then nominates you for the government scholarship. This path is ideal if you already have a target university or professor in mind. You get the same generous benefits as the Embassy Track.
Apply directly to a Japanese university, which nominates you to MEXT. University recommendation runs on the university's student-exchange agreements with overseas institutions. Research students must be under 35. Requirements vary by university, and you must secure acceptance first — check whether your target university holds a recommendation quota before planning around this.
Best for graduate students who want to work with a specific professor or attend a specific university. The catch: you need to contact and secure acceptance from the university first, which requires initiative and planning.
Last verified: 2026-09-01
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Full tuition + approx. ¥117,000–¥145,000/month stipend (~₹69,000–₹86,000)
Stipend Only¥48,000/month (~₹28,000) — tuition NOT covered
Tuition WaiverUp to 100% tuition waiver (approx. ¥535,800/year = ~₹3.2 lakh saved)
Partial Scholarship¥100,000/month (undergraduate) or ¥140,000/month (master's, doctoral) (~₹59,000–₹83,000) + up to ¥250,000 reimbursed travel to Japan — tuition NOT directly covered
This scholarship can be used at many Japanese universities.
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