Government of Japan (MEXT)
MEXT — Japanese Government Scholarship
🇯🇵 Japan · Undergraduate · Master's · PhD
Two routes: embassy-recommended (apply via Japanese embassy) and university-recommended.
Full funding cycle: 2027
35.7126° N · 139.7620° E
University of Tokyo
🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan
University Public Founded 1877 Data coverage: Comprehensive Recently checked
Overview
Japan's most prestigious national university, with growing English-taught undergraduate (PEAK) and graduate programs alongside its Japanese-taught core.
- Country
- Japan
- City
- Tokyo
- Institution type
- University
- Control
- Public
- Founded
- 1877
- Students
- 29,000
Programs (1)
| Program | Level | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEAK — International Program (Liberal Arts/Japan in East Asia)Economics · Psychology | Bachelor's | English | USD 3,800–4,200 / year |
Tuition
USD 3,800–4,200 / year
International students · National-university tuition (~¥535,800/yr) shown in USD-equivalent for comparison; admission fee additional.
Country context: National universities: ~¥535,800/yr plus admission fee — far below typical Western international tuition. Private universities charge more.
Admissions & requirements
- English
- TOEFL/IELTS for English-taught programs
- Documents
- Program-specific screening; interviews common
Country context: Transcripts, English test for English-taught programs, EJU or Japanese proficiency for Japanese-taught programs; entrance exams common.
Official admissions page ↗Deadlines & intakes
Fall 2027
- PEAK application (typical) 2027-01-10 ⏳ 136d
Country context: Main intake: April; many English-taught programs also admit in September/October. Deadlines vary widely by program.
Scholarships
Government scholarships for study in Japan
Potential matches based on study destination — always confirm eligibility on the official page.