Applications are now open for the Saitama University MEXT Scholarship 2026 for international students. This fully funded scholarship offers an opportunity for eligible candidates to pursue a PhD degree at Saitama University in Japan, covering all academic expenses.

  • 🎓 Program Overview: Saitama University’s Graduate School of Science and Engineering offers a doctoral program in Engineering, Science, or Engineering/Science (PhD), with research in Materials Science, Electronics, Informatics, and Mechanical Engineering. Courses, research supervision, and dissertations are conducted in English.
  • 🗓️ Program Duration & Start: Standard 3-year residency; enrollment in April or October 2026.
  • 💰 Scholarships:
    • MEXT Scholarship: Covers tuition, fees, monthly allowance (145,000 yen + 3,000 yen regional allowance), and round-trip airfare. Duration up to 3 years. 8 students selected.
    • Privately Funded: Applicants may have their own financial support or apply for external scholarships.
  • ✅ Eligibility: Master’s degree by enrollment, under 35 years old, excellent academic record, proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 72 / IELTS 5.5 or CEFR B2), good health, residing outside Japan, and not a recent Japanese Government Scholarship recipient.
  • 📝 Required Documents:
    • Application Form (Form A) and Research Plan (Form B)
    • Official transcripts and graduation certificates
    • Thesis abstract (max 1 A4 page)
    • Passport copy or equivalent ID
    • English proficiency certificate
    • Two recommendation letters (one from Dean/equivalent, one from supervisor/equivalent)
  • 🔍 Selection Process: Based on academic ability and research potential, recommendation letters, essays, possible online interviews, and optional mathematics exam. MEXT approval required for scholarship recipients.

Designation

PhD Scholarship

Research Area

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Various fields of study are available; applicants can choose from almost all academic disciplines offered by Saitama University.

Location

Saitama University, Japan

Eligibility/Qualification

  • Applicants must have or expect to have a Master’s Degree before enrollment.
  • Must be a national of a country that has diplomatic relations with the Japanese government.
  • Must be under 35 years of age as of April 1, 2026 (born on or after April 2, 1991).
  • Must have excellent academic achievements.
  • Should be in good mental and physical health.
  • Must reside outside Japan at the time of application and should not hold Japanese nationality.
  • Must be able to arrive in Japan by the designated date at the end of September 2025.
  • Must not have received a Japanese Government Scholarship in the last three years.
  • Proof of English language proficiency is required.

Job Description

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The scholarship covers the following financial benefits:

  • Full tuition fees waived.
  • A monthly stipend of 145,000 yen, plus a regional allowance of 3,000 yen.
  • Round-trip airfare between the home country and Japan.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit the following documents to the Foreign Student Office at rese@gr.saitama-u.ac.jp:

  • Application form
  • Copy of passport
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Field of study and research plan
  • Official certificate of grades
  • Official certificate of graduation or expected graduation
  • Abstract of thesis
  • Certificate of English proficiency

Last Date to Apply

Deadline for applications is 30th November 2025.

Take this opportunity to advance your academic career in Japan!

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