Country: Japan
University: Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU)
Degree: Master's / PhD
Deadline: 2026-11-05
Asia Pacific University MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship 2027 is a fully funded opportunity for outstanding international students who wish to pursue graduate studies at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) in Japan. The scholarship is offered by the Japanese Government through the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) under the University Recommendation route. Applicants must first apply to APU, after which the university reviews eligible candidates and recommends selected applicants to MEXT for the final scholarship decision. The scholarship is available for September 2027 enrollment and is open to eligible international applicants who intend to study in Japan from overseas and meet the nationality, academic, age, and other MEXT requirements. APU offers graduate programs in areas including Asia Pacific Studies, International Cooperation Policy, Business Administration, and a Doctoral Program in Asia Pacific Studies. Successful scholarship recipients receive full admission and tuition fee coverage, a monthly subsistence allowance of JPY 144,000 including housing, and economy-class airfare between their home country and APU at the beginning and end of the program. Applicants should carefully review the official APU admission requirements and current MEXT guidelines before applying, as scholarship conditions may be subject to change. The application deadline for the MEXT University Recommendation route for September 2027 enrollment is November 5, 2026.
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