Overview
Graduate Programs Only
Master’s Degrees
Description
Graduate Programs Only
Master’s Degrees
Doctoral (PhD) Degrees (where applicable)
Eligibility
Applicants must:
Intend to study in Japan from overseas
Be a citizen of a MEXT-designated country
Meet the age requirement set by MEXT for the relevant intake year
Have a minimum GPA of 2.30 on a 3.00 scale (or equivalent)
Hold (or be eligible to hold) a Student visa in Japan
Not be receiving another unapproved scholarship concurrently
Additional Notes
Applicants currently on active military service are not eligible
Previous MEXT scholarship recipients are generally ineligible, with limited exceptions
Applicants must comply with all MEXT and APU regulations
English Language Requirements
Only recent English proficiency test scores are accepted
Accepted tests and validity periods are determined by MEXT guidelines, which may change annually
Applicants should carefully review the official scholarship guidelines for their intake year
Additional Information
Degree Level
Graduate Programs Only
Master’s Degrees
Doctoral (PhD) Degrees (where applicable)
Available Subjects
Applicants may apply for APU Graduate School programs, including but not limited to:
International Relations
Asia Pacific Studies
Management
Economics
Business Administration
Social Sciences
Sustainability and Development Studies
(Eligibility depends on the chosen graduate program.)
Benefits
The MEXT (UR) Scholarship is fully funded and includes:
Full admission fee waiver
Full tuition fee coverage
Monthly living allowance (approximately 144,000 JPY, including housing – subject to change)
Round-trip economy-class airfare between the home country and Japan
Official Student visa (residence status) support
Eligible Nationalities
Open to applicants who are:
Nationals of MEXT-designated countries
Residing outside Japan at the time of application
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
Intend to study in Japan from overseas
Be a citizen of a MEXT-designated country
Meet the age requirement set by MEXT for the relevant intake year
Have a minimum GPA of 2.30 on a 3.00 scale (or equivalent)
Hold (or be eligible to hold) a Student visa in Japan
Not be receiving another unapproved scholarship concurrently
Additional Notes
Applicants currently on active military service are not eligible
Previous MEXT scholarship recipients are generally ineligible, with limited exceptions
Applicants must comply with all MEXT and APU regulations
English Language Requirements
Only recent English proficiency test scores are accepted
Accepted tests and validity periods are determined by MEXT guidelines, which may change annually
Applicants should carefully review the official scholarship guidelines for their intake year
Application Procedure
Apply for admission to APU Graduate School
APU reviews applications and selects candidates for MEXT recommendation
Recommended applicants are notified along with their APU admission result
Final scholarship selection is conducted by MEXT
Successful applicants receive official scholarship confirmation from MEXT
Deadlines
The MEXT University Recommendation (UR) Scholarship follows a strict annual application cycle, and:
Application deadlines vary each year
The scholarship is typically offered for one graduate intake per year
Applicants must submit their APU admission application by the deadline specified for that intake
Note: Always check the official APU and MEXT websites for the most current deadlines and requirements.
Why Choose The Mext Ur Scholarship At Apu
Fully funded graduate study in Japan
Monthly stipend covering living and housing expenses
International learning environment
High academic reputation
Strong post-study career opportunities
Support from both APU and the Japanese government
Frequently Asked Questions Faqs
Is the MEXT University Recommendation Scholarship fully funded? Yes. It covers tuition, admission fees, monthly living allowance, and airfare.
Do I apply directly to MEXT? No. You must apply to APU first, and the university will recommend selected candidates to MEXT.
Can I apply if I already received a MEXT scholarship? Generally no, unless you meet specific exception criteria outlined by MEXT.
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Funding
Fully Funded
Organization
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
Degree
Masters, PhD
Subjects
All Subjects
Nationality
International Students, Domestic Students
Country
Japan
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