2026 Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships for International Students at Asia Pacific University

To be Taken at (Country): Japan

Type: Masters, PhD

Number of Awards: Not specified

Value of Award:

• 100% of tuition (covered by the APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship)
• 144,000 JPY per month for living expenses (amount subject to change)
• Economy class air travel between the home country and APU at the beginning and end of the program

Eligibility: To be eligible, you must;

• Intend to study abroad in Japan overseas
• Not have Japanese nationality and be a national of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan
• Be born on or after April 2, 1988

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Application Process:

• Submit the APU application by November 16, 2025 (for September 2026 Enrollment). April enrollment not available. Additional documents are not required to be considered for this scholarship.
• APU reviews application documents and selects outstanding candidates to recommend to MEXT.
• Applicants selected to be recommended for this scholarship are notified with their final APU application results.
• Selected applicants complete and submit additional MEXT application documents to APU.
• The final scholarship award results are decided by MEXT.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MEXT Scholarship at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University?

The MEXT Scholarship is funded by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) to support outstanding international students studying in Japan. At Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU), eligible students may apply through the MEXT University Recommendation route or the Embassy Recommendation route.

What does the MEXT University Recommendation Scholarship cover?

The MEXT University Recommendation Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity that generally provides tuition support and financial assistance for successful recipients, subject to MEXT’s scholarship conditions. APU recommends suitable candidates to MEXT after reviewing their application documents.

Who can apply for the MEXT Scholarship at APU?

The scholarship is intended for outstanding international students who meet MEXT and APU eligibility requirements. Applicants should first review the requirements for their intended graduate programme because eligibility can vary according to the scholarship route and programme. APU offers graduate programmes through the Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies and Graduate School of Management, with programmes conducted in English.

What is the application deadline for the 2026 MEXT University Recommendation Scholarship?

For the MEXT University Recommendation scholarship at APU, applicants seeking September enrollment are required to submit their application by November 5, 2026. APU then reviews applications and recommends suitable candidates to MEXT.

Can international students apply to APU with other scholarship options?

Yes. In addition to MEXT, APU offers other scholarship opportunities for international students, including the APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship, which can reduce tuition by 30%, 50%, 65%, 80%, or 100% depending on the award. APU also lists several external scholarship opportunities for graduate students.

Important 2026 update: APU’s official admissions page states that applications for 2026 enrollment are now closed, while applications for 2027 enrollment open on September 1, 2026. Therefore, applicants should check the specific MEXT route and enrollment cycle carefully before applying.

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