MEXT Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship at HIU

Premier Japanese government scholarship granting full tuition exemption, monthly living stipends, and international flights for doctoral researchers in health sciences.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Top academic standing (minimum 2.30 on 3.0 MEXT scale) in previous medical/science degree
English language proficiency: English B2/C1 or Japanese JLPT N2
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Comprehensive doctoral research proposal in medical technology or pharmacology
Recommendation letters: University dean recommendation letter

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Full tuition waiver plus JPY 144,000 per month living allowance and return international airfare
Application fee: JPY 0
Tuition / joining costs: JPY 0 (100% covered by Japanese Ministry of Education)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: November 15, 2026 (Embassy/University nomination cycle)
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Hiroshima International University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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