The MEXT Research Scholarship is one of the best research scholarships for Pakistani Students. This fully funded international scholarship opportunity is offered by the Government of Japan to Pakistani students. The amazing part of this scholarship is that IELTS/TOEFL is not required to apply for the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program.

Japan is a leading country, growing in technology and knowledge. The advanced education system allows the students to transform their ideas into creative products. Candidates can apply in a number of fields to get hands-on research experience except the fields related to the specific factories or technologies, medicine, or clinical training.

MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship – Embassy Recommendation will help the scholars to build cross-cultural understanding, create goodwill between Japan and Pakistan, to work on research areas that would help the scholars to contribute towards Pakistani communities and societies.

Candidates can apply for Mater’s or Ph.D. degree program. MEXT Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship that covers airfare, tuition fee, and stipend. A candidate has to submit his or her application to the Embassy of Japan in Pakistan and after selection, he or she can apply to the host university across Japan. Students from other countries apply through MEXT Scholarship for International Students. 

MEXT Research Scholarship:

Host Country:

•Japan

Offered by:

•Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology.

Host Universities:

•All applicants can choose their host university across Japan.

Degree Level:

•Master’s Programs
•Doctoral Programs (Ph.D.)

Japan Research Scholarship Duration:

•MEXT Master’s Degree Program: 2 to 3 Years
•MEXT Doctoral Program: 3 to 4 Years

Courses Offered:

•All types of courses are offered in all Japanese Universities from Social Science to Engineering, Medical to Health, Arts, Humanities, etc. There are no academic field restrictions.

Benefits of MEXT Japan Scholarship:

•A tuition fee will be provided.
•Airfare allowance will be provided.
•An exam fee will also be provided.
•For master’s students, a monthly stipend of up to 144,000 yen will be provided.
•For doctoral students, a monthly stipend of up to 145,000 yen will be provided.
•For non-regular students or preparatory education, a monthly stipend of up to 143,000 yen will be
provided.
•Transportation allowance in Japan will be covered.

Eligibility Criteria of MEXT Research Scholarship:

•Pakistani students are eligible to apply.
•A candidate should be good in health.
•Applicants who have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree can apply.
•Applicants who are pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degree in Pakistan can also apply.

Required Documents:

•MEXT Scholarship Mark Sheet Form.
•MEXT Scholarship Application Form (1 Original).
•MEXT Scholarship Research Plan (1 Original).
•Recommendation Letter (1 original).
•Health Certificate.
•Abstract of the thesis (1 original).
•Academic transcripts.
•Degree Certificate.