MEXT Scholarship 2027 – Institute of Science Tokyo (IGP-A)
Fully funded MEXT scholarship (University Recommendation) at the Institute of Science Tokyo via the English-taught IGP(A) Master's and Integrated Doctoral programs: full tuition waiver, monthly stipend and travel support. Deadline: 22 November 2026 (supervisor consent letter due 15 November 2026).
Note: MEXT notified universities (Aug 7, 2026) that AY2027 University Recommendation recruitment may be suspended. Science Tokyo is still accepting IGP(A) applications and lists MEXT recommendation as possible — final quotas depend on MEXT's pending decision. Apply early and watch for updates.
The MEXT Scholarship 2027 at the Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo) supports international students admitted through the International Graduate Program (A) — IGP(A), an English-taught Master's or Integrated Doctoral program offered across 14 departments. There is no Japanese language requirement.
Key dates
- Application deadline: 22 November 2026, 23:59 JST
- Supervisor consent letter due: 15 November 2026 — you must secure a prospective supervisor's consent before applying.
Official information: IGP(A) admissions page, Institute of Science Tokyo
- Full tuition waiver
- Monthly stipend
- Travel support (standard MEXT University Recommendation package)
- International students applying to the English-taught IGP(A) Master's or Integrated Doctoral program, offered across 14 departments
- Must secure a prospective supervisor's consent before applying — supervisor consent letter due 15 November 2026
- No Japanese language requirement
Apply via the official IGP(A) admissions page: IGP(A) admissions, Institute of Science Tokyo
- Full tuition waiver
- Monthly stipend
- Travel support (standard MEXT University Recommendation package)