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About the scholarship
The Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship via University Recommendation at the Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo) — the university formed by the 2024 merger of Tokyo Institute of Technology and Tokyo Medical and Dental University — funds international students on the International Graduate Program (A) for Fall 2027 entry. Programmes are taught in English; no Japanese is required. The 2027 cycle is announced and open now, and the university's official MEXT page was updated on 4 September 2026 specifically for applicants commencing in fall 2027.
Eligibility
- An applicant for IGP(A) Fall 2027 at Science Tokyo — the MEXT route is drawn only from IGP(A) applicants, so you apply for admission and opt into the scholarship.
- Non-Japanese nationals only; study is in English.
- Academic standing per the year's MEXT notice (the standard MEXT bar of around 2.30 GPA applies).
- A supervisor consent letter secured by 15 November 2026.
- Cannot be combined with certain other Japanese-government scholarships.
- Check the official allocation file — not every IGP(A) programme has MEXT slots, and over 75% of nominees must come from MEXT-designated countries.
Benefits
- Monthly stipend: ¥147,000 (Master's) / ¥148,000 (Doctoral).
- Enrolment fee and tuition waived by Science Tokyo; the application (entrance-exam) fee is reimbursed if MEXT allocates you to the university.
- Economy air tickets to and from Japan under MEXT conditions.
- Initial two years of the Master's programme, with possible extension into the Doctoral stage (GPA ≥ 2.50 and MEXT approval required — not automatic).
Documents required
- IGP(A) admission application via the online system
- Tentative MEXT application form (official format published after the IGP(A) deadline — a re-submission may be needed)
- Recommendation letter from the dean of your home university, addressed to the President of Institute of Science Tokyo (dean-signed; a department head's signature is not accepted)
- English proficiency evidence (IELTS / TOEFL iBT / TOEIC within 2 years, or proof of English-medium prior degree)
How to apply
- Secure a supervisor's consent letterContact a prospective Science Tokyo supervisor early — the consent letter deadline is 15 November 2026.
- Submit the IGP(A) Fall 2027 application onlineby 22 November 2026, 23:59 JST.
- Submit the MEXT materialstentative form, dean's letter and English proof — through the separate scholarship form.
- Wait for screeningScience Tokyo screens Dec–Feb; admission decision and MEXT recommendation go out in early March 2027; MEXT's final awards are announced July–August 2027.
FAQs
Yes — Tokyo Institute of Technology merged with Tokyo Medical and Dental University in 2024 to form the Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo).
No — the MEXT route here is only for IGP(A) Fall 2027 admission applicants.
No — Science Tokyo's recommendation is not a guarantee; MEXT makes the final decision and can reject nominees close to enrolment.
No — IGP(A) programmes are taught in English.
Verified 16 Oct 2026 via titech.ac.jp (official MEXT page updated 4 Sep 2026 for fall 2027) and brightscholarship.com (22 Nov 2026 deadline; ¥147,000/¥148,000 stipends; Science Tokyo = former Tokyo Tech; University Recommendation (General) suspended).
