Hokkaido University MEXT Scholarship 2026 (Fully Funded)

The Career Development Unit at Hijjawi Faculty of Engineering Technology announces the availability of the Hokkaido University MEXT Scholarship 2026, a fully funded opportunity for international students to study in Japan’s top-tier academic environment. Offered by the Japanese Ministry of Education (MEXT), this scholarship covers all major expenses, including tuition, monthly stipends, and round-trip airfare. Hokkaido University, known for its cutting-edge research and global outlook, welcomes students from diverse academic backgrounds to pursue undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral degrees in a wide range of disciplines.

Scholarship Summary

Host Country: Japan
Host University: Hokkaido University
Funded By: MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
Study Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral (PhD)
Eligibility: International students
Deadline: 10 December 2025

Benefits

Undergraduate students: ¥117,000/month (¥120,000/month from Nov. to Mar.)
Research students: ¥143,000/month (¥146,000/month from Nov. to Mar.)
Master’s students: ¥144,000/month (¥147,000/month from Nov. to Mar.)
Doctorate students: ¥145,000/month (¥148,000/month from Nov. to Mar.)

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be international students with outstanding academic achievements at the graduate level, either entering Japan as new students or already residing there.
Candidates must be aged between 18 and 35 years at the time of application for Master’s and Doctorate programs.
A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.30/3.00 or higher is required, and students must maintain this GPA while receiving the scholarship.
Proficiency in English or Japanese is essential, often demonstrated through standardised test scores like TOEFL or JLPT.
Candidates must have the intention to study full-time at Hokkaido University.

For More Details:
https://scholarshipunion.com/hokkaido-university-mext-scholarship-2026/

Apply on the Official Website:
https://www.global.hokudai.ac.jp/admissions/scholarships-for-prospective-students-2