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MEXT Scholarship - Research Students (Master/PhD) 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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Quick info

Application status

Closed · 1 Apr 2026
Japan
Master, PhD, Research
18–24 months
Open to: Indonesia
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Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.

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

  • - Maximum age 34 as of 1 April 2027 (born on or after 2 April 1992)
  • - Bachelor's (D4/S1) or Master's (S2) degree holder
  • - Must apply for a field of study in the same academic discipline as previous education
  • - Minimum GPA 3.2
  • - Language certificate required: TOEFL-iBT min. 72, IELTS min. 5.5, TOEIC L&R min. 785, TOEIC S&W min. 310, or JLPT N2
  • - Good physical and mental health

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: Documents must arrive by 22 April 2026 at 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

● Application Period : 1 April 2026 – 22 April 2026
● Document Screening Results : 8 June 2026
● Written Exam : June/July 2026*
● Written Exam Results : July/August 2026*
● Interview Exam : July/August 2026*
● Interview Results : July/August 2026*
● Letter of Acceptance (LoA) Search : August 2026*
● Secondary Screening Results from MEXT : by March 2027*
● Departure to Japan (spring intake) : April 2027
● Departure to Japan (autumn intake) : September–October 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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