The Tokyo Metropolitan University Scholarship 2026 is open to Tokyo Global Partner Scholarship Program. This is a fully funded opportunity that enables foreign students to undertake either a masters or doctorate study in Japan fully paid. The scholarship is meant to enable the bright students to demonstrate their academic capabilities, promote development of the world, and exposure to the Japanese rich culture.
Scholarship Highlights
- Host University Tokyo Metropolitan University (TMU)
- Country: Japan
- Degree: Masters and PhD.
- Funding: Funded.
- Monthly Stipend: 150,000 JPY
- Airfare: Included (travel to Japan and returning ticket at the end of it)
- Deadline: October 10, 2025
Why Choose This Scholarship?
- Covers complete tuition fees and admission fee.
- Gives a monthly allowance to pay the cost of living.
- Funds airfare tickets of international students.
- Scholarship to the leading university in Japan.
- Three graduate schools with masters programs available.
- Four graduate schools of PhD programs.
- Networking with peers around the world and exchange of culture.
Eligibility Criteria
In order to be eligible in Tokyo Metropolitan University Scholarship 2026, the applicants should:
- Be a student in a bachelors or masters degree course.
- PhD: must possess a masters degree to apply.
- Attend a partner university of TMU, or a tertiary educational center in the twin cities of Tokyo or in other Asian nations.
- Or have work in a government or research institution in the sister cities in Tokyo or in other parts of Asia.
- Have a minimum of 22 years of age at the time of master program application.
- Have 24 years old at the time of application to the PhD program.
- Hold a minimum GPA of 2.3 or above.
- Pass JLPT Level N2 or above.
- Devote oneself to teamwork and improvement of Tokyo and more.
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Benefits of the Scholarship
The successful candidates will be offered a complete financial package which includes:
- Monthly allowance of 150,000 JPY in their presence in Japan.
- The university will cover the complete tuition fees.
- Free admission to the selected candidates.
- Airline (arrival and return ticket) fare assistance.
- The availability of various graduate schools in both Master and PhD.
- Fall and spring admissions.
- Exposure to the Japanese culture and network opportunities abroad.
Duration of Programs
- Master Degree Program: 3-year average (according to the field of study).
- PhD Program: Three years, providing high level research in the various areas.
Why Apply?
The Tokyo Metropolitan University Scholarship 2026 is not only about money. It provides students with:
- An opportunity to develop both as a student and as a professional.
- A chance to familiarize oneself with the Japanese culture.
- The avenue to work with international colleagues and scholars.
- Career development and networking in the long-term.
Provided that you fit the eligibility criteria and you are eager to pursue academic development, this scholarship is your opportunity to get a fully funded degree course in Japan.
Apply Here: https://www.ic.tmu.ac.jp/tokyogp/en/index.html
