OpenFieldTUFS MEXT University Recommendation Peace Studies Fellowship
Prestige Japanese Government scholarship awarded to top international students entering the Master’s Program in Peace and Conflict Studies (PCS) at TUFS.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- First-class standing or minimum 3.3/4.0 GPA in previous undergraduate social science or humanities degree
- English language proficiency
- IELTS Academic 7.0 overall or TOEFL iBT 90
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Three-page research proposal on peacebuilding or conflict resolution, CV, and university transcripts
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from senior academic professors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full funding: ¥145,000 per month living stipend plus 100% full tuition waiver and roundtrip Tokyo airfare
- Application fee
- Free (¥282,000 matriculation fee waived)
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥535,800/year (100% covered by MEXT scholarship)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Tokyo University of Foreign Studies documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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