DHET Japan Scholarship Programme — Tokyo Metropolitan University 2027 (South Africans)
Last verified 28 September 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team
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).
- Provider
- Department of Higher Education and Training (South Africa) / Tokyo Metropolitan University
- Host country
- Japan
- Deadline
- 08 January 2027 (time not stated; DHET says details may change)
- Region
- Asia
Eligibility & requirements at a glance
Review the recorded eligibility, funding and deadline information below. Confirm the current award conditions on the provider's official source.
- Who can apply
- South African citizens applying for a master's or PhD at Tokyo Metropolitan University starting October 2027.
- Funding
- Fully Funded
- Study level
- Masters, PhD
- Deadline
- 08 January 2027 (time not stated; DHET says details may change)
Key eligibility criteria
- South African citizens applying for a master's or PhD at Tokyo Metropolitan University starting October 2027.
Recorded funding information
- Fully Funded
About the DHET Japan Scholarship Programme — Tokyo Metropolitan University 2027 (South Africans) (2026)
Funding information
The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.
- Fully Funded
DHET Japan Scholarship Programme — Tokyo Metropolitan University 2027 (South Africans) eligibility
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- South African citizens applying for a master's or PhD at Tokyo Metropolitan University starting October 2027.
DHET Japan Scholarship Programme — Tokyo Metropolitan University 2027 (South Africans) document information
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.
How to apply for the DHET Japan Scholarship Programme — Tokyo Metropolitan University 2027 (South Africans) 2026
Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.
- 1Check the provider's process
Consult https://www.internationalscholarships.dhet.gov.za/index.php/scholarships/undergraduate-scholarships/21-masters-degrees/373-japan-the-dhet-japan-scholarship-programme-tokyo-metropolitan-university-2027 to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
- 2Check eligibility and any requested materials
Listed eligibility: South African citizens applying for a master's or PhD at Tokyo Metropolitan University starting October 2027.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
- 3Check dates and next steps
Listed deadline information: 08 January 2027 (time not stated; DHET says details may change). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
DHET Japan Scholarship Programme — Tokyo Metropolitan University 2027 (South Africans) deadline & application timeline
Provider deadline information: 08 January 2027 (time not stated; DHET says details may change). This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.
- Planning suggestion: 12 months out
Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.
- Planning suggestion: 6 months out
If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.
- Planning suggestion: 3 months out
If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.
- Planning suggestion: 1 month out
If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.
- Provider deadline08 January 2027 (time not stated; DHET says details may change)
Provider deadline information: 08 January 2027 (time not stated; DHET says details may change). Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.
Ready to apply?
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Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the DHET Japan Scholarship Programme — Tokyo Metropolitan University 2027 (South Africans)?+
South African citizens applying for a master's or PhD at Tokyo Metropolitan University starting October 2027.
What funding does the DHET Japan Scholarship Programme — Tokyo Metropolitan University 2027 (South Africans) offer?+
Listed funding: Fully Funded. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.
When is the application deadline?+
Provider deadline information: 08 January 2027 (time not stated; DHET says details may change). Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.
What documents do I need to apply?+
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.
How do I check the application process?+
Consult https://www.internationalscholarships.dhet.gov.za/index.php/scholarships/undergraduate-scholarships/21-masters-degrees/373-japan-the-dhet-japan-scholarship-programme-tokyo-metropolitan-university-2027 to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: South African citizens applying for a master's or PhD at Tokyo Metropolitan University starting October 2027.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 08 January 2027 (time not stated; DHET says details may change). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
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