MEXT University Recommendation Scholarship 2026–2027 | How to Apply Without Embassy Route

 

Missed the embassy MEXT scholarship? Don’t worry! Learn how to apply directly through Japanese universities via the MEXT University-Recommended route for the 2026–2027 intake.



🎓 Study in Japan Without Embassy Route

If you missed the Embassy-Recommended MEXT Scholarship for 2026, there’s still a great opportunity: the University-Recommended MEXT Scholarship. This fully funded scholarship allows you to apply directly to Japanese universities, and the university will nominate selected candidates to MEXT.

📅 Application Timeline

StageApproximate Date
University call opensNov 2025 – Jan 2026
Internal screeningFeb – Mar 2026
MEXT nomination by universityApr – May 2026
Final result by MEXTJune – Aug 2026
Program startsApril or October 2027

🧾 Requirements

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree

  • Academic transcripts

  • Recommendation letters

  • Research proposal

  • Proof of English or Japanese proficiency (varies by university)

🔍 How to Apply

  1. Choose Japanese universities offering your field (e.g., University of Tokyo, Osaka University).

  2. Email professors with your CV and research plan.

  3. If accepted, the university will guide you through the application.

  4. The university submits your application to MEXT.

✅ Why Apply via University Route?

  • No need to go through your embassy

  • Easier if you have direct professor contact

  • Still 100% tuition, stipend, airfare covered

📌 Final Tip

Start emailing potential supervisors from August 2025 with a strong research proposal and mention that you're interested in MEXT University Recommendation 2026.

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