MEXT offers a fully funded scholarship in Japan for international students to do bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD programs. Osaka University in Japan is currently accepting applications for the MEXT Scholarship for the 2026 enrollment period.

The scholarship is available to nationals of all nations. The scholarship is conferred by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT). It encompasses airfare, tuition, stipend, and insurance. Osaka University is a distinguished national research institution in Osaka, Japan.

Details About the University of Osaka MEXT Scholarship 2026-27 in Japan:

Financial Benefits: Scholarship covered by University of Osaka MEXT Scholarship 2026-27:

1. Return Airfare Tickets
2. Accommodation
3. Tuition Fees
4. Stipend
5. Health insurance

Undergraduate Programs: Applicants must first pass an undergraduate entrance exam and be selected as a MEXT student candidate to be recommended.

1. Human Sciences International Undergraduate Degree Program (HUS)

• Website: http://iudp.hus.osaka-u.ac.jp
• E-mail: englishprogram@hus.osaka-u.ac.jp

2. International Undergraduate Program in Science (IUPS)

• Website: https://www.sci.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/iups/
• E-mail: internationalcollege@office.osaka-u.ac.jp

Graduate Programs

• Successful applicants typically join Osaka University as research students for 6 to 12 months. If they pass the entrance exam during this period, they can then enroll in a master’s or doctoral program.

Eligibility Criteria for University of Osaka MEXT Scholarship 2026-27:

1. Nationality: Non-Japanese with diplomatic ties to Japan.
2. Age: Generally born after April 2, 1990 (rare exceptions).
3. Academic: Bachelor’s equivalent (16 years of education or a 3+ year degree from abroad).
4. Language: Willingness to learn Japanese and adapt.
5. Health: Certified excellent health.
6. Arrival: Must arrive early April 2025 or Sept/Oct 2025 (depending on term).

Required Documents for University of Osaka MEXT Scholarship 2026-27:

1. Field of Study and Research Plan
2. Academic Transcript
3. Certificate of Graduation/Degree
4. Recommendation Letter from University
5. Medical Certificate
6. Abstracts of Theses (Optional)
7. Certificate of Language Proficiency (Optional)
8. Letter of Recommendation
9. Copy of Passing Certificate of First Screening