Japan · Universities across Japan
Overview
The Japanese Government (MEXT) Undergraduate Scholarship funds a bachelor’s degree at a Japanese university, normally after a one-year preparatory course in Japanese (5 years total) or 4 years if placed directly. Pakistani applicants apply through the Embassy of Japan in Pakistan, which screens candidates with a written exam and interview.
For 2027 entry, embassy calls ran in spring 2026 (for example, the Delhi first-screening deadline was 25 May 2026). Deadlines and minimum marks vary by embassy — watch the Embassy of Japan in Pakistan for the 2028 call.
Who can apply
Applicants born on or after 2 April 2002 (for 2027 entry) who have completed 12 years of schooling. Minimum marks set by each embassy (e.g. 80% in India). Japanese language ability is preferred.
- Eligible nationalities
- All nationalities
- Academic stage
- High school, Undergraduate
Mandatory conditions
- Apply through the Japanese embassy in your country of citizenship.
- Written exam and interview at the embassy.
- Minimum marks and deadlines differ by embassy.
Funding package
¥117,000 per month
Tuition exempted, monthly allowance of ¥117,000, round-trip airfare.
- Tuition covered
- Stipend or salary covered
- Travel covered
- Accommodation not stated
- Health insurance not stated
Application dates
- Deadline
- To be confirmed Deadline to be confirmed
- Duration
- 1 preparatory year + 4 years (or 4 years if placed directly)
Verification
- Status
- Verified against the official source
- Official source
- www.chennai.in.emb-japan.go.jp
- Last checked
- 18 Oct 2026
- Listing updated
- 18 Oct 2026
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