Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship 2026 at Osaka University for International Students | Fully Funded

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Application deadline to AAD for AY2026: September 1, 2025 (Japan Time)

Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship 2026 at Osaka University for International Students: Overview

Osaka University offers the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship for outstanding international students at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The program is fully funded by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan. Applicants can apply either through Embassy Recommendation or University Recommendation. Successful students will study at Osaka University with full financial support.

Scholarship Categories

. Embassy Recommendation
. University Recommendation

Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship 2026 at Osaka University for International Students: Eligibility Criteria

. Open to international students from all countries
. Excellent academic records
. Good communication skills in English or Japanese
. Undergraduate applicants must pass entrance examinations after completing a one-year preparatory Japanese course (Embassy route)
. Graduate applicants typically start as research students, then progress to Master’s or Doctoral programs after passing entrance exams
. Embassy recommendation applicants must pass the first screening by the Japanese Embassy/Consulate General in their country

Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship 2026 at Osaka University for International Students: Documents Required

. Application form
. Field of Study and Research Plan
. Academic transcripts (all years)
. Degree certificate or proof of expected graduation
. Recommendation letter from the university president/dean or academic advisor
. Medical certificate
. Certificate of language proficiency (if available)
. Abstracts of theses (optional)
. Recommendation letter from present employer (if applicable)
. Passing Certificate of First Screening (for Embassy recommendation)
. Photographs or recordings of creative works (if applicable)
. All documents must be in PDF format

Important Notes

. Embassy Recommendation applicants must apply through the Admissions Assistance Desk (AAD) for a Letter of Acceptance
. Successful applicants are expected to arrive in Japan by April or October 2026
. All application processes are free of charge
. For the University Recommendation route, applicants should have an affiliation with the Osaka University partner institutions

Selection Process

. Submission of application
. Screening by the Japanese Embassy or Osaka University
. Document verification and Letter of Acceptance
. Final decision by MEXT
. Notification of results