The APU MEXT UR Scholarship for 2026 offers a remarkable opportunity for international students to pursue their academic goals at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) in Japan. Funded by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), this fully funded scholarship aims to attract talented individuals from around the globe to contribute to a diverse and vibrant academic community.
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With comprehensive financial support covering tuition fees, living expenses, and travel costs, the not only alleviates financial barriers but also provides students with a unique chance to immerse themselves in Japanese culture and gain a world-class education. This program fosters global citizenship and cross-cultural understanding, preparing scholars to become future leaders in a rapidly changing world.
About the Scholarship
This is awarded to outstanding international students who are recommended by APU. The Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) provides this scholarship with the aim of enhancing the international competitiveness and promoting the active exchange of international students in Japanese universities
Eligibility Requirements
- 1.Must intend to study abroad in Japan from overseas.
- 2.Must be a national of a MEXT designated country
- 3.Must be born on or after April 2, 1991
- 4.Must have achieved a GPA of at least 2.30 on a 3.00 scale at their most recent university
- Individuals currently serving on active military duty or employed as civilian staff by the military at the time of application are not eligible for this scholarship.
- Those who have previously received a Japanese Government (MEXT) are generally ineligible, except for those with over three years of educational or work experience since the end of their scholarship, or former recipients of certain designated programs. The Monbukagakusho Honors for Privately-Financed International Students is not considered a MEXT Scholarship.
- Recipients must not receive any other scholarships (including those from the Japanese government, government-related organizations, or other sources) that have not been approved for concurrent acceptance with the MEXT.
- Recipients must hold a “Student” status of residence (visa status) in Japan.
Award
- Full admission fee
- Full tuition fee
- Monthly subsistence allowance of 144,000 JPY (including housing) (amount subject to change)
- Medical insurance
- Books and instructional materials
- Travel expenses (economy class airfare between the home country and APU at the beginning and end of the program)
Application and Selection Process
- 1.MEXT University Recommendation (UR) accepts applications for only September 2026 enrollment. Please submit your application by November 12, 2025
- 2.APU reviews application documents and selects suitable candidates to recommend to the MEXT.
- 3.Applicants selected to be recommended for this scholarship are notified with their final APU application results.
- 4.The final award results are decided by MEXT by the end of June. Please be aware that the timing of the final result notification is subject to change depending on the circumstances of the MEXT.
Required Documents
English Proficiency Test ScoresOnly English proficiency test scores from exams taken on or after mid-March, 2024 will be considered valid. Please make sure to carefully review the application guidelines released by MEXT for further details.
Note that there may be changes to the 2026 conditions. Please ensure to check the details on the scholarship organization’s website.
