Can I study in Japan without Japanese language skills?

Yes. MEXT University Recommendation and G30 programmes (Tokyo, Kyoto, Tohoku, Osaka, Tsukuba, Nagoya, Keio, Waseda, etc.) are taught entirely in English.

How much does it cost to live in Japan as a student?

Budget JPY 100,000–150,000 per month for rent, food and transport outside Tokyo; JPY 150,000–200,000 in central Tokyo. MEXT stipends cover this for most cities.

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Department of Higher Education and Training (South Africa) / Tokyo Metropolitan University

All scholarships listed in our database from Department of Higher Education and Training (South Africa) / Tokyo Metropolitan University, hosted in Japan. Each card links to the official sponsor page.

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Japan funds African students through MEXT, ABE Initiative and JICA, with English-taught Masters and PhDs across the G30 universities.

Capital: Tokyo
Languages: English / Japanese
Visa: Student visa (Ryūgaku) via a Certificate of Eligibility issued by the host university.

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Scholarships from Department of Higher Education and Training (South Africa) / Tokyo Metropolitan University

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DHET Japan Scholarship Programme — Tokyo Metropolitan University 2027 (South Africans)
Open · 08 January 2027 (time not stated; DHET says details may change)
Fully funded master's and PhD study at Tokyo Metropolitan University from October 2027 for South African citizens, offered by South Africa's Department of Higher Education and Training. Call opens November 2026; listed closing date 8 Jan 2027 (subject to change).
Award
Fully Funded
Level
Masters, PhD
Host country
Japan
Eligibility: South African citizens applying for a master's or PhD at Tokyo Metropolitan University starting October 2027.

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Awards granted

1 listed here

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Currently open

1 live · 0 closed for now

In our catalogue since

2026

Latest award added 2026

Every Department of Higher Education and Training (South Africa) / Tokyo Metropolitan University award we have listed

2026DHET Japan Scholarship Programme — Tokyo Metropolitan University 2027 (South Africans)
Masters, PhD · Fully Funded · Deadline: 08 January 2027 (time not stated; DHET says details may change)

Studying in Japan — quick answers

Can I study in Japan without Japanese language skills?: Yes. MEXT University Recommendation and G30 programmes (Tokyo, Kyoto, Tohoku, Osaka, Tsukuba, Nagoya, Keio, Waseda, etc.) are taught entirely in English.
How much does it cost to live in Japan as a student?: Budget JPY 100,000–150,000 per month for rent, food and transport outside Tokyo; JPY 150,000–200,000 in central Tokyo. MEXT stipends cover this for most cities.