MEXT Scholarship 2027 at Institute of Science Tokyo (Formerly Tokyo Institute of Technology) – Fully Funded

Worth knowing before you apply: Tokyo Institute of Technology no longer exists as a separate institution. On 1 October 2024, it merged with Tokyo Medical and Dental University to form the Institute of Science Tokyo (branded "Science Tokyo"). Any application for 2027 entry into the university's science and engineering programmes now goes through Science Tokyo, not the old Tokyo Tech name — so if you're researching this opportunity elsewhere and see "Tokyo Institute of Technology" scholarship listings, treat that as referring to the same institution under its new name.

That said, the opportunity itself is real and strong: a Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship, fully funded, covering Master's, PhD, and combined Master's-to-PhD study, open to applicants of any nationality with diplomatic relations with Japan.

About Science Tokyo

Science Tokyo brings together the former Tokyo Institute of Technology's strength in science and engineering with Tokyo Medical and Dental University's medical and dental expertise, creating one of Japan's leading research institutions. For students applying to science and engineering fields (the focus of this scholarship), the academic offering and reputation carried over directly from Tokyo Tech, which was long regarded as one of Japan's top technical universities.

Financial Benefits (MEXT Scholarship)

• Full tuition fee exemption, including enrollment fees
• No application fee required for MEXT scholars
• Round-trip airfare between your home country and Japan, under certain conditions
• Monthly stipend: JPY 147,000 for Master's students, JPY 148,000 for Doctoral students

Available Fields

School of Science: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Earth and Planetary Sciences

School of Engineering: Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information and Communications Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Economics, Systems and Control Engineering

School of Materials and Chemical Technology: Chemical Science and Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering

School of Computing: Computer Science, Mathematical and Computing Science

School of Life Science and Technology: Life Science and Technology

School of Environment and Society: Civil and Environmental Engineering, Trans-disciplinary Science and Engineering, Architecture and Building Engineering, Social and Human Sciences

Who Can Apply

• Must have completed 16 years of education (a Bachelor's degree) for the Master's route, from outside Japan, or be due to complete it before enrollment
• Open to applicants of any nationality from a country with diplomatic relations with Japan
• Generally must be under 35 years old at the time of application (MEXT's standard age limit for this scholarship route — confirm the exact current-cycle cutoff via the official guidelines)
• Must apply for a field related to what you studied at your previous university
• Bachelor's degree required for Master's applicants; Master's degree required for PhD applicants
• If your native language isn't English, an English proficiency certificate from your previous university is accepted in place of a separate language test

Documents Required

• ID photo
• Consent email/letter from a Science Tokyo faculty member
• Field of Study and Study Program form (designated format)
• Summary of thesis
• English proficiency score report
• Copy of passport or residence card
• Verification of application fee payment (where applicable)
• Academic transcripts
• Certificate of graduation and degree
• Supporting documentation and recommendation letter from a referee

Application Deadline

11 October 2026 — though MEXT scholarship timelines can vary depending on the embassy in your home country, so confirm the exact date with your local Japanese embassy or consulate.

How to Apply

1. Contact a potential supervisor at Science Tokyo directly, sending your CV and relevant documents, and secure an Acceptance Letter for their lab
2. Send the Acceptance Letter to the Admissions Office, who will provide a link to the online application
3. Prepare all required documents listed above
4. Complete the online application form and submit it with your documents

OFFICIAL LINK