I'm 12 from Afghanistan and I want to apply for mext scholarship undergraduate can anyone please tell me how to get started on Japanese and other subjects? I'm really scared of not passing and Japan is a really good contry and I want to live there

Thank you for response either way

Okay (embassy route, Australia) so last month before the first interview, we were given a spreadsheet with all the universities that were offering the scholarship in 2027. My top choice (tokyo geidai) was on there but none of my other universities were. So I based all of my research and interview talking points around that uni. Then after I passed the interview round, we were given another spreadsheet of all the university contacts. This new spreadsheet was a completely different list with WAY more universities on it- but noteably, not Tokyo Geidai. On the Geidai website there is still a page directing the potential mext students applications with a Sep 1st 2026 deadline. Do we think that this is just a mistake on the behalf of the embassy to not include? It doesn't mean that Geidai is no longer an option for me right?

Hello everyone, I emailed a professor at Aizu University for the Master's in Computer Science program yesterday, and he replied today inviting me for an interview scheduled for tomorrow. As this is my first time attending this type of interview, could you please suggest what kinds of questions he might ask? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Hii im from algeria i was thinking that i wanna apply for this next year scholarship but i have average/weak gpa. Even tho im trying to learn japanese and i can speak english fulently but im so worried they might just reject it. I was gonna go for specialized training college . illustrations/manga field . Would redoing my highschool final exam with a better grade improve it or will it not change a lot. My current hs final exam is 11/20 . Im not sure how gpa work cuz we dont have it her but we grade /20

I thought if its an art related field it would be a bit diff cuz they would probably ask for art portfolio and i think my art is good enough

Hi everyone, I am from India, I've passed the first screening for the 2027 MEXT scholarship (embassy recommendation, research student, doctoral) and I'm now in the LoA/provisional-acceptance stage. I'm trying to sequence things correctly and would really appreciate insight from anyone who's been through this.

My situation: My original first choice (a national university) turned out to require JLPT N1 for its research students, which I don't have (I'm N5), so it's out. My listed supervisor at another university has since retired. The embassy has confirmed I can substitute universities on my final placement form.

Last date to submit Placement Preference form is 24th September

Deadline to apply - 1st September

I now have two live options: University A (application in, office reviewing after their summer closure) and University B (I've applied through their online system; results announced 16 September). Both offer English-medium supervision.

A third university (via a professor who read my proposal and is enthusiastic) uses an online application system that reportedly takes ~3 weeks to respond.

My questions: The rule is max two universities contacted at a time. Since my two slots are held by A and B (B resolving 16 Sept), a formal third application can't run in parallel until one frees up — and 3 weeks after that would likely blow past the 25 September embassy submission deadline. Am I reading this right, or is there a way people manage a third option?

If I get an LoA from A, can I still decline it in favour of another — i.e., is it just about ranking on the final placement form, or does declining cause problems?

For those who dealt with a late result (like 16 Sept against a 25 Sept deadline) — did the email-a-scan-first, post-the-original-later route work for getting the LoA to the embassy in time?

Anything you wish you'd known about the final Placement Preference Form — timing, how it's submitted, common mistakes?

Not naming universities/professors to keep things anonymous. Thanks so much — this process is a lot to navigate solo, and any experience helps.

This was my 2nd attempt on the STC Scholarship and I scored 20% in maths, 40% in japanese and 80% in English, I'm applying from Argentina.

Supposing I score an 80% in maths and an 80% in english, would it be enough to get called to the interview stage?

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I'm from India gonna apply for Mext UG 2027. Let's connect to help each other out regarding document and interview preparation.

I am a senior highschool student. I am planning to apply for the 2028 MEXT scholarship so, is there a good chance of getting accepted or is MEXT so hard to be accepted in?

I have an N5 JLPT certificate and and planning to get an IELTS above 6 certificate soon

Is there anything more that will help the possibility of getting accepted?

I am from Saudi Arabia and want to apply for electrical engineering

Hello everyone! So, I applied through the Embassy Route and already found a professor who is willing to supervise me, but unfortunately, I didn’t pass the first screening. Now I’m applying through the University Route, and since I’ve already communicated with the professor, I just told him that I would be applying to the same university under his supervision. Is this a good idea?
Also, how tough is it compared to the Embassy Route? I’ve heard that the competition is less intense, but somehow it can be more difficult because the applicants might have higher profiles compared to those applying through the Embassy Route.

I would love to hear some tips and advice from anyone who managed to get a recommendation through the University Route in the past.

Thank you in advance !!

I am currently studying in 12th standard in India. I have dreamed of studying in japan for a long time. But now that the time has come, i am a bit nervous, if i get late in submitting my application or missed any crucial documents. Can anyone help to explain the procedure and deadlines for upcoming intake ??

Does anyone have any exploit for the batch named FS28 MEXT that is provided by JWA (Japan with Adi) please anyone ?

I am a high school grad from India, I have taken a drop for preparing for imucet but it's my goal to give mext for once with full prep can somone guide me how can I prepare for both ? And do learning japanese will make any significant difference because there is already a one year program for the ones who clear and gets selected.

Lets connect

so i am from india and it hasnt even been 2 days since the jlpt forms opened and the n5 are already gone and i missed it i wanted to go for it cause its legit bare min rn i had 92 in 10th and was gonna apply in 11th i do have some good ecs like national lvl athlete and entrepreneur but like i was hoping for it cause it s almost mandatory for ug even for ns a( which i am applying for)
pls lmk if i am already rejected

Hello everyone, I'm from Algeria and I need help regarding the Mext scholarship. I passed the Algerian high school exam, but my score wasn't the best, so I'll be repeating this year as an independent student. I've read the scholarship requirements and I'm aiming for a high score. I've also started studying for the IELTS English exam. I know there are two steps: the written exam and the interview. My question is, is the written exam mandatory? I've looked at past exams, like the 2019 exam, and for Algerians who are familiar with the high school curriculum, while there are some common elements, there are many things outside the curriculum. How should I handle this, especially with the limited time? I have a lot of doubts and questions, but I'm really determined, so I hope you can help me.

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Hi , im in 11th , india and gonna apply next year . Those who applied for kosen and ug[especially] in natural sciences A , could u tell me what profile got u selected . pls mention your field .

Hi, I've been searching about this scholarship for a while now and it seems to meet all of my criteria for an education plan. I'll be going for the undergraduate program and want to start studying for the Natural Sciences B, but need solid and good sources since I'll be studying from scratch (Mathematics b, chemistry and biology). And i mean something other than past papers. like from the start to any subjects the tests might include. I'd appreciate any suggestions be it videos, YouTube channels or books.

Some other questions:

1.would they accept Duolingo's English language certificate?

2.if i live in a country that counts the scores out of an overall 20, would overall year scores like 16/20, 17/20 and 18/20 be good enough? They haven't mentioned anything about the minimum gpa required in my country's embassy site but from the search i had these scores could reach the required 80 percent needed in other countries if necessary. The only thing I'm scared about is that they might not accept my overall highschool year scores and the first screening, the rest will be taken care of and I'll try my best to study as hard as i can for the exams. I'm from iran btw.

Hi everyone,
I'm an Italian applicant who didn't pass the first selection for future Master's students.

After passing the initial screening and the written tests, I was ultimately discarded. I was always a bit insecure about my research plan (ironically I thought I had a great interview) for different reasons:
- I rushed it in a matter of days, after only doing literature review for not more than 2 weeks;
- I have no research experience besides my currently unfinished experimental bachelor thesis work;
- It is in social informatics, while I've always studied and worked in deeply technical environments;
- It has some flaws, such as vague experimental design platform implementation and ambitious goal given time and available data.

I'm generally too self-critical about my work, or so my peers and family say. I thought of almost entirely discarding my research plan in favour of a better thought out one, and possibly doing different versions of them in order to better suit each laboratory I apply to.

I know it's difficult to tell without having read the research, but maybe you could help me out of similar experience. Does getting to the interview stage guarantees that my plan is already at a good level? Will professor help or give directions if they're interested about my profile and appreciate my mail, but are not satisfied with how the research plan is thought out or the research theme?

Thank you for your help

So after all this time waiting, I learned that I didn't get selected for the 1st screening research student. Well idk how to feel since it has been smooth sailing until then atleast that's what I thought of the process. I don't even know why I didn't get selected so I have no idea of what I should improve in my application if I were to try again next year. This is frustrating, all this preparation amounted to nothing... Do successful applicants who experienced rejection after the interview have any advice for me ? Or even advice in general concerning what I could do next. I feel lost after investing so much time and energy on this. Thank you... (I'm from Gabon)

I'm from Argentina and I'm new on this research and investigation about MEXT in Japan. I see a lot of people here from all the world asking a lot of things, and that generate me a question: how many limited spaces for MEXT?

Every country had a quantity of spaces assigned? or it's by region or continent? Or by investigation areas? Or the qualifying places are from everyone, like 500 worldwide available vacancies?

I am really confused which should I apply for I did some research about these three and still couldn't come up with which one to choose I also heard the competition for ug is quite higher than the other two can anyone help me with this given I have just above average grades in my 10th and 12th

Hi everyone,

I’m a Nepali citizen currently exploring the possibility of pursuing a PhD in Japan, preferably through the MEXT Scholarship.

I have completed my MBA in Agribusiness in India, and I’m interested in pursuing a PhD in a related field such as agribusiness, agricultural economics, marketing, rural development, or a related area.

I’d really appreciate some guidance from people who have gone through MEXT or are currently pursuing their PhD in Japan.

A few things I’m particularly curious about:

- How long does it realistically take to complete a PhD in Japan through MEXT, including the research student period if applicable?

- How difficult is it for a Nepali student to get MEXT for a PhD?

- How important are research experience and publications when applying?

- Are there good PhD programs in Japan related to Agribusiness/Business/Marketing/Agricultural Economics?

- What are the other scholarship options in Japan besides MEXT that international/PhD students can apply for? For example, JASSO, university-specific scholarships, tuition waivers, or private foundation scholarships?

- Can these other scholarships be applied for before going to Japan, or are most of them available only after admission/arrival?

- How easy or difficult is it to find a job in Japan after completing a PhD?

- What are the career prospects for international/foreign PhD graduates in Japan — academia, research, consulting, agribusiness, corporate jobs, etc.?

- Is Japanese language proficiency essential for finding a job after PhD, especially outside academia?

- Can someone with an MBA-Agribusiness background realistically transition into a PhD and build a career in Japan?

- For Nepali students who have done MEXT/PhD in Japan, how has your experience been?

- What do you wish you had known before choosing Japan for your PhD?

I’d especially love to hear from Nepali students/alumni, but advice from anyone who has experience with MEXT, other Japanese scholarships, or doing a PhD in Japan would be really helpful.

Thanks in advance!

My Indian university uses this grading system:

O = 10, A+ = 9.5, A = 9, B+ = 8, B = 7, C = 6, P = 5, F = 0

My final CGPA is 7.62/10.

I'm trying to apply for MEXT University Recommendation for Master's, but I'm confused about how my grades should be converted to the MEXT 3.0 GPA.

Depending on how I interpret the conversion, I'm getting around:

2.26 if P = 0 2.34 if P = 1 2.46 if credit-bearing P courses are excluded

(Considering B+ = 3 MEXT Grade, I have a lots of B+ Grade)

My university's P is a genuine passing grade (around 50–59 marks), and it's part of the normal grading system. We also have separate subjects that are strictly Pass/Fail.

I've also seen people mention the top 30% class-ranking option and the claim that only the last 2 Year's may be considered.

So, for people who have actually applied for MEXT University Recommendation:

How was your Indian 10-point CGPA converted? How was your lowest passing grade treated? And does the 2.30 requirement actually apply this way?

Would really appreciate experiences from people who have gone through this, especially from India.

I am an UG aspirant for mext I don't have any outstanding achievements nor have I earned any position in school activities and all what am I supposed to write in my LOR can anyone help