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MEXT Scholarship - Undergraduate (Gakubu) 2027

Fully FundedBachelor60–84 monthsClosed · 1 Apr 2026

Japanese government scholarship for Indonesian SMA/SMK graduates to study at Japanese national universities, covering all expenses including a 1-year preparatory school for language and subject preparation.

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Quick info

Application status

Closed · 1 Apr 2026
Japan
Bachelor
60–84 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 (including preparatory school)
  • Monthly living allowance of approx. ¥117,000
  • Round-trip airfare (Indonesia ↔ Japan)
  • Student visa fee waiver
  • No bond / service obligation
Monthly: ¥117,000/month

Requirements

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

Detailed requirements

  • - Senior high school graduate (SMA/SMK or equivalent) - all tracks for IPS, science track for IPA-A/B/C
  • - Maximum age 24 as of 1 April 2027 (born on or after 2 April 2002)
  • - Minimum grade of 85 in Mathematics and English (Grade 11 Semester 1 to Grade 12 Semester 1)
  • - IPS applicants with grades below 85 may apply with JLPT N3, J-Test D-E (500 pts), NAT-Test Level 3, or EJU minimum 240 pts
  • - IPA applicants cannot apply if either subject grade is below 85
  • - EJU/TKA/UTBK/SAT scores provide additional points if available

Who can apply

Graduates of SMA/SMK (all tracks) from Indonesia wishing to study at Japanese national universities at undergraduate level.

Application window

Closed · 1 Apr 2026

Deadline: Documents must arrive by 19 April 2026 at 23:59 WIB

Registration period: 1 April 2026 – 19 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 – 19 April 2026
● Document Screening Results : 12 June 2026
● Written Exam : June/July 2026*
● Written Exam Results : July/August 2026*
● Interview Exam : July/August 2026*
● Interview Results : July/August 2026*
● Final Announcement from MEXT : February 2027
● Departure to Japan : April 2027

How to apply

  1. 1Online registration at https://daftar.beasiswamext.com/
  2. 2Receive and print the exam number confirmation email
  3. 3Prepare and submit required documents to the Embassy of Japan in Jakarta by the deadline
  4. 4Attend written exam (Math, English, Japanese, Science/Social Studies depending on track)
  5. 5Attend interview at the Embassy of Japan in Jakarta
  6. 6Pass secondary screening at MEXT in Tokyo
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