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Beasiswa MEXT Program Research Students (S2/S3) 2027

Fully FundedMasterPhDResearch18–24 monthsClosed · 1 Apr 2026

Japanese government scholarship for Indonesian graduates to study as research students (non-degree) at Japanese graduate schools, with the pathway to advance to a Master or PhD program upon passing the university entrance exam.

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Application status

Closed · 1 Apr 2026
Japan
Master, PhD, Research
18–24 months
Open to: Indonesia
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What you get

  • Full tuition fee coverage
  • Monthly living allowance of approx. ¥143,000 (research student) / ¥144,000 (Master) / ¥145,000 (PhD)
  • Round-trip airfare (Indonesia ↔ Japan)
  • Student visa fee waiver
  • Assistance with accommodation
  • No bond / service obligation
Monthly: ¥143,000/month (research student) / ¥144,000/month (Master) / ¥145,000/month (PhD)

Requirements

First degree: Required
Professional experience: not specified
Country restriction: Indonesia

Detailed requirements

  • - Usia maksimal 34 tahun pada 1 April 2027 (lahir minimal 2 April 1992)
  • - Lulusan D4/S1/S2
  • - Memilih bidang studi yang berada pada rumpun ilmu yang sama dengan pendidikan sebelumnya
  • - IPK minimal 3.2
  • - Salah satu sertifikat bahasa: TOEFL-iBT min. 72, IELTS min. 5.5, TOEIC L&R min. 785, TOEIC S&W min. 310, atau JLPT min. N2
  • - Sehat jasmani dan rohani

Who can apply

Indonesian D4/S1/S2 graduates who wish to conduct research at Japanese graduate schools, with possibility to advance to Master or PhD programs.

Application window

Closed · 1 Apr 2026

Deadline: Berkas harus tiba paling lambat 22 April 2026 pukul 23.59 WIB

Registration period: 1 April 2026 – 22 April 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 : 1 April 2026 – 22 April 2026
● Pengumuman Hasil Seleksi Dokumen : 8 Juni 2026
● Ujian Tulis : Juni/Juli 2026*
● Pengumuman Hasil Ujian Tulis : Juli/Agustus 2026*
● Ujian Wawancara : Juli/Agustus 2026*
● Pengumuman Hasil Ujian Wawancara : Juli/Agustus 2026*
● Pencarian LoA (Letter of Acceptance) : Agustus 2026*
● Pengumuman secondary screening dari MEXT : paling lambat Maret 2027*
● Berangkat ke Jepang (musim semi) : April 2027
● Berangkat ke Jepang (musim gugur) : September–Oktober 2027

How to apply

  1. 1Online registration at https://daftar.beasiswamext.com/
  2. 2Prepare 3 sets of required documents including Application Form, Research Plan, transcripts, recommendations
  3. 3Submit documents to the Embassy of Japan in Jakarta by 22 April 2026
  4. 4Attend written exam (English and Japanese)
  5. 5Attend interview at the Embassy of Japan in Jakarta
  6. 6Obtain Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from Japanese university
  7. 7Pass secondary screening at MEXT in Tokyo
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