MEXT University Recommendation (UR)
(Graduate Applicants ONLY)

MEXT (UR) Scholarship

To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must first apply to APU. APU will then select eligible candidates to recommend to the scholarship organization.

About the Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to outstanding international students who are recommended by APU. The Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) provides this scholarship with the aim of enhancing the international competitiveness and promoting the active exchange of international students in Japanese universities

Related Information:

APU Graduate School has numerous scholarship opportunities available at the time of application. Learn more about scholarships on the external scholarships page.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Must intend to study abroad in Japan from overseas.
2. Must be a national of a MEXT designated country
3. Must be born on or after April 2, 1991
4. Must have achieved a GPA of at least 2.30 on a 3.00 scale at their most recent university

Notes:

Individuals currently serving on active military duty or employed as civilian staff by the military at the time of application are not eligible for this scholarship.
Those who have previously received a Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship are generally ineligible, except for those with over three years of educational or work experience since the end of their scholarship, or former recipients of certain designated programs. The Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students is not considered a MEXT Scholarship.
Recipients must not receive any other scholarships (including those from the Japanese government, government-related organizations, or other sources) that have not been approved for concurrent acceptance with the MEXT Scholarship.
Recipients must hold a “Student” status of residence (visa status) in Japan.

Award

Full admission fee
Full tuition fee
Monthly subsistence allowance of 144,000 JPY (including housing) (amount subject to change)
Medical insurance
Books and instructional materials
Travel expenses (economy class airfare between the home country and APU at the beginning and end of the program)

Application and Selection Process

1.MEXT University Recommendation (UR) scholarship accepts applications for only September 2026 enrollment. Please submit your application by November 12, 2025
2.APU reviews application documents and selects suitable candidates to recommend to the MEXT.
3.Applicants selected to be recommended for this scholarship are notified with their final APU application results.
4.The final scholarship award results are decided by MEXT by the end of June. Please be aware that the timing of the final scholarship result notification is subject to change depending on the circumstances of the MEXT.

Required Documents

English Proficiency Test Scores

Only English proficiency test scores from exams taken on or after mid-March, 2024 will be considered valid. Please make sure to carefully review the application guidelines released by MEXT for further details.

Note that there may be changes to the 2026 scholarship conditions. Please ensure to check the details on the scholarship organization's website.