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Beasiswa MEXT Program Japanese Studies (Non-Degree) 2026

Fully FundedNon-Degree12 monthsClosed · 24 Dec 2025

Non-degree scholarship for Indonesian university students majoring in Japanese language or culture to study for 1 year at a Japanese university, deepening language and cultural knowledge.

Quick info

Application status

Closed · 24 Dec 2025
Japan
Non-Degree
12 months
Japanese language, Japanese literature, Japanese culture
Open to: Indonesia
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What you get

  • Full tuition fee coverage
  • Monthly living allowance of approx. ¥117,000
  • Round-trip airfare (Indonesia ↔ Japan, 1 time)
  • Student visa fee waiver
  • No bond / service obligation
  • Certificate of completion upon finishing the program
Monthly: ¥117,000/month

Requirements

First degree: Not required
Professional experience: not specified
Country restriction: Indonesia

Detailed requirements

  • - Mahasiswa aktif minimal semester 3 jenjang S1/D4 jurusan sastra/pendidikan/budaya/bahasa Jepang
  • - Usia maksimal 29 tahun pada 1 April 2026 (lahir antara 2 April 1996 – 1 April 2008)
  • - Menguasai bahasa Jepang
  • - Direkomendasikan oleh institusi tempat berkuliah
  • - Belum akan mengikuti sidang skripsi selama proses seleksi
  • - Wajib kembali ke Indonesia dan melanjutkan kuliah setelah program selesai

Who can apply

Active Indonesian S1/D4 students in Japanese language, literature, culture, or education programs (minimum semester 3).

Fields of study

Japanese languageJapanese literatureJapanese cultureJapanese education

Application window

Closed · 24 Dec 2025

Deadline: Berkas harus tiba paling lambat 22 Januari 2026 pukul 23.59

Registration period: 24 Desember 2025 – 22 Januari 2026

Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025–2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.

Important dates

● Masa Pendaftaran : 24 Desember 2025 – 22 Januari 2026
● Pengumuman Hasil Seleksi Dokumen : 6 Februari 2026
● Seleksi Ujian Tulis : Pertengahan Februari 2026
● Pengumuman Hasil Ujian Tulis : Akhir Februari 2026
● Seleksi Wawancara : Awal Maret 2026*
● Pengumuman Hasil Seleksi Wawancara : Awal Maret 2026*
● Secondary Screening : Maret – Juli/Pertengahan Agustus 2026*
● Pengumuman Hasil Akhir dari MEXT : Juli–Pertengahan Agustus 2026*
● Berangkat ke Jepang : September/Oktober 2026*

How to apply

  1. 1Online registration at https://daftar.beasiswamext.com/
  2. 2Prepare documents: application form, placement preference form, transcripts, student ID letter, recommendation from department head
  3. 3Documents submitted collectively by the recommending institution (not individually)
  4. 4Submit to the Embassy of Japan in Jakarta by 22 January 2026
  5. 5Attend written Japanese language exam
  6. 6Attend interview at the Embassy of Japan in Jakarta
  7. 7Pass secondary screening at MEXT in Tokyo