Integrated undergraduate/graduate programmeNeeds-based JPY2,400,000/year plus first-year admission-fee equivalent and one-way travel for overseas residents, maximum five years; renewal conditional. Merit JPY600,000/year, maximum five years; initially no separate application, subsequent annual application and academic review required.

UTokyo Design Scholarship – 2027 entry

Last verified 23 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Needs-based JPY2,400,000/year plus first-year admission-fee equivalent and one-way travel for overseas residents, maximum five years; renewal conditional. Merit JPY600,000/year, maximum five years; initially no separate application, subsequent annual application and academic review required. All nat

Provider: University of Tokyo, College of Design
Host country: Japan
Deadline: 2026-11-05T17:00:00 — Asia/Tokyo

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Who can apply: All nationalities. Qualify for College of Design admission, including school completion, designated academic tests and English requirements. Needs-based applicants document financial circumstances.
Funding: Needs-based JPY2,400,000/year plus first-year admission-fee equivalent and one-way travel for overseas residents, maximum five years; renewal conditional. Merit JPY600,000/year, maximum five years; initially no separate application, subsequent annual application and academic review required.
Study level: Integrated undergraduate/graduate programme
Deadline: 2026-11-05T17:00:00 — Asia/Tokyo

Key eligibility criteria

All nationalities. Qualify for College of Design admission, including school completion, designated academic tests and English requirements. Needs-based applicants document financial circumstances.

About the UTokyo Design Scholarship – 2027 entry (2026)

## Funding Needs-based JPY2,400,000/year plus first-year admission-fee equivalent and one-way travel for overseas residents, maximum five years; renewal conditional. Merit JPY600,000/year, maximum five years; initially no separate application, subsequent annual application and academic review required. ## Funding exclusions and conditions Competitive. Continued support depends on academic performance and, for needs-based support, continuing need. Needs-based recipients cannot also claim admission/tuition-fee exemptions. ## Eligibility All nationalities. Qualify for College of Design admission, including school completion, designated academic tests and English requirements. Needs-based applicants document financial circumstances. ## Application timing Status: OPEN. 2026-11-05T17:00:00 — Asia/Tokyo ## How to apply Apply to the College of Design through the relevant admissions route. Needs-based scholarship applicants complete the designated financial-support form; merit tier is considered automatically. Official application/programme: https://design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp/admissions/application-guidelines-2027/route-b/ ## Official sources - https://design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp/admissions/application-guidelines-2027/route-b/ - https://design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp/admissions/application-guidelines-2027/route-a/ ## Source limitations Routes and scholarship tiers consolidated as one family. Admission-linked application; not an unrestricted standalone award. ## Publication recheck PUBLISH: retrieved official current-cycle evidence supports an open call and future deadline as of the review reference time; retain uploaded restrictions except corrections below. Always confirm final requirements, admission timing, funding and any visa restrictions with the official provider before applying.

UTokyo Design Scholarship – 2027 entry eligibility

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All nationalities. Qualify for College of Design admission, including school completion, designated academic tests and English requirements. Needs-based applicants document financial circumstances.

UTokyo Design Scholarship – 2027 entry document information

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How to apply for the UTokyo Design Scholarship – 2027 entry 2026

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Listed eligibility: All nationalities. Qualify for College of Design admission, including school completion, designated academic tests and English requirements. Needs-based applicants document financial circumstances.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
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Listed deadline information: 2026-11-05T17:00:00 — Asia/Tokyo. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

UTokyo Design Scholarship – 2027 entry deadline & application timeline

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2026-11-05T17:00:00 — Asia/Tokyo
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PUBLISH: retrieved official current-cycle evidence supports an open call and future deadline as of the review reference time; retain uploaded restrictions except corrections below.

Last checked 10/23/2026

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the UTokyo Design Scholarship – 2027 entry?+

All nationalities. Qualify for College of Design admission, including school completion, designated academic tests and English requirements. Needs-based applicants document financial circumstances.

What funding does the UTokyo Design Scholarship – 2027 entry offer?+

Listed funding: Needs-based JPY2,400,000/year plus first-year admission-fee equivalent and one-way travel for overseas residents, maximum five years; renewal conditional. Merit JPY600,000/year, maximum five years; initially no separate application, subsequent annual application and academic review required.. 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: 2026-11-05T17:00:00 — Asia/Tokyo. 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://design.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp/admissions/application-guidelines-2027/route-b/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: All nationalities. Qualify for College of Design admission, including school completion, designated academic tests and English requirements. Needs-based applicants document financial circumstances.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 2026-11-05T17:00:00 — Asia/Tokyo. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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