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Study in Japan — scholarships & guide, October 2026
Everything an Arab student needs to study in Japan: verified funding, how admission works, and what to prepare. Deadlines are re-checked monthly against official sources.
Verified scholarships for this destination
MEXT (Monbukagakusho) ScholarshipFull: tuition + ¥117–145k/mo (by level) + flightsDeadline 2027-01-31 · University track: Sep 2026 – Jan 2027 · Embassy track (2028): Apr–Jun 2027What you need to know
- MEXT — the Japanese government scholarship — covers tuition, a monthly stipend and flights for bachelor's, master's and PhD study.
- Two main routes: embassy recommendation (apply at the Japanese embassy in your country, typically opening each spring) and university recommendation.
- A funded Japanese-language year is common before degree study; many graduate programs accept English-only researchers.
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Last updated: 2026-10-17 · all deadlines re-verified monthly against official sources