Hokkaido University MEXT Scholarship supports international students enrolling in the graduate programs at Hokkaido University, starting in October 2027.
The MEXT Japan Scholarships provided by the Japanese Government will cover tuition, travel expenses, and provide a monthly allowance for selected Master’s and Doctoral students.
In this post, the details, eligibility criteria, benefits, and step-by-step application procedure will be provided for interested and qualified candidates.
HOKKAIDO UNIVERSITY MEXT SCHOLARSHIP SUMMARY
- Host Country : Japan
- Study Abroad : Study in Asia
- Category : Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries : All Countries
- Reward : Full Scholarship | $11,709 Stipend/Yr | Travel Costs
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline : November 30, 2026
2027 HOKKAIDO UNIVERSITY MEXT SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS :
The Hokkaido University MEXT Scholarship is for international students with outstanding academic achievements who wish to pursue a Master’s or Doctoral degree at the Graduate School of Environmental Science, Hokkaido University.
Students enrolled in the Graduate School of Environmental Science for October 2026/27 intake under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program “Graduate Program for Environmental Conservation Leadership for Post SDGs”.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR MEXT JAPAN SCHOLARSHIP 2027
Applicants must :
- Be international students with outstanding academic achievements of graduate school level.
- Have earned a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.30/3.00 or above in their degreed (for those who are employed) or currently enrolled courses, and be able to maintain that GPA while receiving the scholarship.
- Meet at least one language requirement below :
- Obtain an English proficiency score equal to CEFR B2 or higher, or
- Complete previous studies in English and qualify for admission into a Japanese master’s or doctoral program taught in English.
BENEFITS OF HOKKAIDO UNIVERSITY MEXT SCHOLARSHIP 2027
Duration of scholarship:
- Master’s course: 2 years
- Doctoral course: 3 years
Monthly allowance
- Master’s course: 144,000 JPY
- Doctoral course: 145,000 JPY
Travel Expenses
- MEXT will provide arrival and return ticket.
Tuition and other academic fees
- Application fee: exempted
- Matriculation fee: exempted
- Tuition fees: exempted
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR HOKKAIDO UNIVERSITY MEXT SCHOLARSHIP 2027
Applicants must prepare the following documents :
- Completed MEXT application form
- Study and research plan linked to SDGs
- Passport or valid national identification
- Official academic transcripts with grading scale
- Graduation certificate or diploma
- Proof of outstanding academic achievement (if available)
- Recommendation letter from a dean or senior official
- Thesis abstract or summary
- Valid proof of language proficiency
HOW TO APPLY FOR HOKKAIDO UNIVERSITY MEXT SCHOLARSHIP 2027 (STEP BY STEP)
To apply, interested and qualified candidates should ;
- Click on the button below to visit the program’s webpage.
- Contact a prospective supervisor from Hokkaido University to discuss your suitability for the scholarship.
- Submit the required documents (via your prospective supervisor) by email.
- If the scholarship application is accepted, applicants need to take entrance examination in the summer of 2026.
- They will start master’s or doctoral program in October, 2026. There will not be a research student period.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Deadline : November 30, 2026