The University of Tokyo
University of Tokyo Fellowship (Special Scholarship for International Students)
The University of Tokyo Fellowship (Special Scholarship for International Students) is a partially-funded scholarship from The University of Tokyo for Master's, PhD, pursuing any field in Japan. Deadline: Annual cycle; set by and submitted through your graduate school, in line with admissions timelines.
- Funding
- Partial Funding
- Degree levels
- Master's, PhD, research students
- Where
- Japan
- Funded by
- university
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount
- Monthly research grant-in-aid of JPY 200,000 for the standard program period
- Deadline
- Annual cycle; set by and submitted through your graduate school, in line with admissions timelines
- Host countries
- Japan
- Fields
- Any field
Eligibility Criteria
Open to international students of any nationality Who can apply The fellowship is for outstanding international students who will enroll in a master's or doctoral program, or as a research student, at the University of Tokyo. You should have a strong academic record, since selection is competitive and based on merit. The self-funded requirement Enrollment status
Scholarship Benefits
- A monthly research grant-in-aid of JPY 200,000 paid directly to you.
- Support for the standard period of your program, typically two years for a master's and three years for a doctoral degree.
- Up to one year of support for research (non-degree) students.
- Income you can put toward living costs, rent, and research expenses, giving you freedom to concentrate on your studies.
- Note that the grant is a living and research stipend, not a tuition waiver. You should budget separately for admission and tuition fees, and check whether your graduate school offers any separate fee reductions.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Annual cycle; set by and submitted through your graduate school, in line with admissions timelines
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.