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.

Japan

University of Tokyo

All scholarships listed in our database from University of Tokyo, 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 University of Tokyo

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Awards granted

2 listed here

Count of awards we have catalogued

Currently open

2 live · 0 closed for now

In our catalogue since

2026

Latest award added 2026

Every University of Tokyo award we have listed

2026MEXT Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students
Undergraduate, Masters, PhD · Partial
2026University Scholarship for PEAK Students
Undergraduate · Partial

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.