OpenFieldMEXT Japanese Government University Recommendation Scholarship at YNU
Prestigious Monbukagakusho (MEXT) scholarship allocated directly through Yokohama National University for top international applicants enrolling in Graduate School of Engineering or Urban Innovation.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Minimum 2.30 out of 3.0 on MEXT GPA grading scale
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80 or JLPT N2
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Research plan detailing proposed laboratory work at YNU
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendation letters including Dean's recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- ¥144,000 to ¥145,000 monthly stipend, 100% tuition waiver, and round-trip economy flights
- Application fee
- Zero application fee for nominated scholars
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% waived by Japanese Government
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 10, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Yokohama National University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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