OpenFieldKyoto University President's Award & MEXT Scholarships
Kyoto University's premier international doctoral fellowship, providing full tuition and admission fee exemptions plus living allowances for outstanding privately financed and government-sponsored international PhD students.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Demonstrated top-tier academic record in prior undergraduate and Master's degree studies.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 88+.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Recommended for quantitative programs.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's research thesis or peer-reviewed publications demonstrating independent research capability.
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from university academic mentors.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Monthly living stipend of ¥147,000 to ¥200,000 per month plus 100% full tuition and matriculation fee exemption for up to three years of doctoral study
- Application fee
- ¥10,000 screening fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition completely waived under the scholarship system.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 20, 2026 (Application deadline for Autumn 2027 doctoral enrollment)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Kyoto University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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