MEXT Scholarship Overview
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan offers prestigious scholarships to international students who wish to pursue graduate studies at Japanese universities. Nagoya City University (NCU) accepts applications for three main categories of the MEXT Scholarship program for research students.
MEXT Scholarship Categories
The MEXT Scholarship at Nagoya City University is available through three main pathways:
University Recommendation (Special Program) - For applicants applying to NCU's special program "Program to Conjoin Brain Science and Society"
University Recommendation (General Program) - For students from partner universities
Internal Selection - For privately-financed international students already enrolled at NCU
Scholarship Benefits
The MEXT Scholarship offers comprehensive financial support including:
Monthly Allowance:
Research students (non-degree): 143,000 JPY
Master's students: 144,000 JPY
Doctoral students: 145,000 JPY
Tuition Exemption: Examination, admission, and tuition fees are exempted
Travel Expenses: Round-trip air tickets provided
Eligibility Requirements
For University Recommendation categories, applicants must:
Not be residing in Japan at the time of application
Be able to arrive in Japan prior to the enrollment period
Be under 35 years of age
For Internal Selection, applicants must:
Already be enrolled in a graduate course at NCU
Be under 35 years of age
University Recommendation (Special Program) - 2026
Nagoya City University has launched a special program called "Program to Conjoin Brain Science and Society" for the 2025 MEXT Scholarship.
Application Timeline
Period | Activity |
|---|---|
November 2025 | Application Opens |
Mid-January 2025 | Application Deadline |
January-February 2026 | Screening Process |
February-March 2026 | NCU Submits Applications to MEXT |
June-July 2026 | Results Notification |
June-August 2026 | Admission and Immigration Procedures |
September 2026 onwards | Arrival in Japan |
Application Process
1. Find a supervisor at NCU from the provided list of supervisors in various graduate schools:
Graduate School of Medical Sciences
Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Graduate School of Design and Architecture
Graduate School of Nursing
Graduate School of Science
2. After obtaining the supervisor's consensus, download and complete the required application forms.
3. Submit all completed application documents to your supervisor by the designated deadline.
Important Notes:
The International Affairs Office does not introduce supervisors to applicants
Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted
Application documents will not be returned after submission
University Recommendation (General Program) - 2026
For the General Program, NCU screens applications from students at partner universities and selects candidates to recommend to MEXT as research students.
The application timeline follows a similar schedule to the Special Program, with applications opening in November 2024 and successful candidates arriving in Japan from September 2025.
Applicants must first find a supervisor at NCU, obtain their consensus, and then submit all required application documents by the designated deadline.
Internal Selection for Privately-Financed International Students
Privately-financed international students already enrolled in NCU's graduate school can also apply to join the special education program "International Program to Conjoin Brain Science and Society."
Detailed application guides and forms are available for download from the NCU website.
How to Apply
To apply for the MEXT Scholarship at Nagoya City University, follow these steps:
Review the detailed application guidelines for your chosen program category
Identify and contact a potential supervisor at NCU
Download and complete all required application forms
Submit your application through your supervisor by the specified deadline
For official application guidelines and forms, visit the official Nagoya City University website:
Visit Official MEXT Scholarship Page
Contact Information
For inquiries about the MEXT Scholarship at Nagoya City University, contact:
International Affairs Office
Nagoya City University
Email: ryugaku[at]sec.nagoya-cu.ac.jp (replace [at] with @)
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