Japan Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) · Japan
MEXT Scholarship — Research Students (Embassy Recommendation)
Japanese Government scholarship for graduate-level research students applying through the Japanese embassy in their home country.
Course-specific Course-specific
DestinationJapan
Degree levelMaster's, PhD, Research
FundingFully Funded
DeadlineCourse-specific
Eligibility at a glance
Pakistan eligibility Yes
Nationality Nationals of countries with diplomatic relations with Japan; apply through local Japanese mission
Minimum qualification Bachelor's/Master's-equivalent as required for intended graduate level under annual MEXT rules
Minimum grade Not universally specified; competitive academic merit expected
Prerequisite background Field should be the same as or related to the applicant's previous major, with a viable field-of-study/research plan
Eligible fields of study Broad academic research fields available at Japanese universities, subject to MEXT restrictions and placement
Work experience Not required
Age limit Annual MEXT birth-date/age rule applies
English / language Embassy screening and host-language requirements; Japanese/English tests may be used
Admission required first No
Nomination required Yes
Application fee Scholarship application normally free; host admission fee may apply
What the scholarship covers
Tuition Entrance examination, matriculation and tuition fees waived
Stipend Monthly MEXT allowance
Travel support Round-trip economy airfare under MEXT rules
Insurance Student insurance/health arrangements under Japan rules
Other benefits Preparatory education may be provided where applicable
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Verification & official source
Last verified: 8 August 2026
Deadline confidence: Course-specific
2027 recruitment is conducted Apr–May 2026 with exact Pakistan deadline set by Embassy of Japan in Pakistan.
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