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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MEXT (Japanese Government)

All scholarships listed in our database from MEXT (Japanese Government), 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 MEXT (Japanese Government)

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MEXT Scholarship for Study in Japan
Annual – typically May/June
The MEXT Scholarship is an annual scheme that supports foreign students who want to study in Japan., Post a Comment
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Full tuition + monthly stipend + travel
Level
Undergraduate, Masters
Host country
Japan
Eligibility: International students from MEXT-eligible countries pursuing studies in Japan

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Awards granted

1 listed here

Count of awards we have catalogued

Currently open

1 live · 0 closed for now

In our catalogue since

2026

Latest award added 2026

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2026MEXT Scholarship for Study in Japan
Undergraduate, Masters · Full tuition + monthly stipend + travel · Deadline: Annual – typically May/June

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.