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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Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

All scholarships listed in our database from Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, 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 Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

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JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship for Research in Japan (Standard)
Open · April 23, 2027, 17:00 JST, host-to-JSPS deadline; university internal deadlines earlier; system opens approximately two months beforehand.
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science: JPY 362,000 monthly, return airfare, JPY 200,000 settling-in allowance and insurance; 12–24 months. Eligibility and application conditions apply.
Award
Varies
Level
Postdoctoral research
Host country
Japan
Eligibility: Citizens of countries with diplomatic relations with Japan; PhD obtained within six years, with parental-leave adjustment; Japanese host required; Japanese permanent residents excluded. Previous recipients who started JSPS Standard or Pathway fellowships are excluded. For FY2027, the six-year PhD window is assessed from 1 April 2027; expected PhDs must be conferred by fellowship start.

History & track record

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Not published

Awards granted

1 listed here

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1 live · 0 closed for now

In our catalogue since

2026

Latest award added 2026

Every Japan Society for the Promotion of Science award we have listed

2026JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship for Research in Japan (Standard)
Postdoctoral research · Varies · Deadline: April 23, 2027, 17:00 JST, host-to-JSPS deadline; university internal deadlines earlier; system opens approximately two months beforehand.

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.