The Osaka University MEXT Scholarship 2026 offers a prestigious opportunity for international students to pursue undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral degrees in Japan—completely tuition-free. Funded by the Japanese Government through the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), this scholarship provides full financial support, including monthly stipends, airfare, and living expenses. Whether you're passionate about science, engineering, humanities, or social sciences, this fully funded program at one of Japan’s top universities is your gateway to world-class education and research excellence.

Summary of Osaka University MEXT Scholarship

• Host: Osaka University, Japan
• Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
• Eligible Countries: All countries
• Reward: Full Scholarship | Monthly Stipends | Research Support
• Deadline: August 10, 2025

About Osaka University MEXT Scholarship

The Osaka University MEXT Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded scholarship program sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) to support outstanding international students who wish to study in Japan. The scholarship is open to undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students and is available through two main application tracks: Embassy Recommendation and University Recommendation. Recipients receive full tuition coverage, a monthly living stipend, round-trip airfare, and access to world-class academic and research facilities at Osaka University—one of Japan’s top-tier institutions.

Osaka University MEXT Scholarship Benefits

• Full tuition coverage
• Monthly stipend
• Support for international research and collaboration with Japanese academia, industries, and government

Osaka University MEXT Scholarship Eligibility

• Must be a non-Japanese citizen from a country with diplomatic ties to Japan
• Age: Generally under 35 years for graduate programs
• Academic background:
  
  12 years of schooling for undergraduate, Bachelor’s degree for Master’s, Master’s degree for PhD
• Strong academic record and research proposal (for graduates)
• Language proficiency: TOEFL/IELTS for English programs or JLPT for Japanese
• Must be in good health and not currently enrolled in a Japanese university as a privately funded student

How to Apply for Osaka University MEXT Scholarship

• Click on the button below to visit the program’s webpage
• There are two types of application for MEXT Scholarship: Embassy Recommendation and University Recommendation.
• Applicants are either screened directly by the Japanese Embassy in their country or assessed by Osaka University for the program they are applying for.

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