Yokohama National University Scholarship 2024:

Applications are invited for the 2024 Yokohama National University Scholarships in Japan. All international students from around the world are eligible to apply for the MEXT scholarship recommended by the university. The MEXT Government of Japan offers Yokohama University Scholarships to international students to study in Japan for Master’s and PhD. Fully funded scholarships are offered by the Japanese government for the academic year 2024-25.

The duration of the MEXT Master’s scholarship is 2 years, while it is 3 years for the MEXT PhD scholarship. Knowledge of Japanese, IELTS/TOEFL is not mandatory. Students whose language institution was in English can provide a certificate of English language proficiency from their university and be exempt from the language test.

International students of any nationality can apply for the MEXT Japan Scholarship for Undergraduate, Master, Doctorate or PhD. One of the leading universities in Japan is Yokohama National University. Lessons will be taught in English.

Yokohama National University Scholarship 2024 Details:

  • University: Yokohama National University
  • Degree level: Master’s, PhD
  • Scholarship coverage: Funded
  • Eligible Nationality: International
  • Award Country: Japan
  • Last Date: 15th December, 2023.

Financial Benefits:

As mentioned above, Yokohama National University Scholarships for International Undergraduate, Postgraduate and PhD Students in Japan is a Fully Funded Scholarship in Japan by MEXT. All expenses will be borne.

  • MEXT Scholarship Stipend: 144,000 per month for the applicant for the Master.
  • PhD courses: 145,000 yen per month.
  • Free accommodation will be provided by the university.
  • Allowance: 2,000 or 3,000 yen per month will be added to the monthly scholarship.
  • Primary education and non-regular students: 143,000 yen per month
  • No Tuition: Entrance Exam Fees and Full Course Tuition are paid through scholarships provided by MEXT University.
  • The return air ticket will be an economy-class ticket for the flight.

What is MEXT Scholarship?

MEXT stands for Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), which offers scholarships for bachelor’s, master and doctoral degrees in the fields you studied in your country.

It is a great opportunity to Study in Japan with a scholarship. You will study as a research student at top universities in Japan under the MEXT scholarship program of the Japanese government.

Duration of the Scholarship at Japan University:

  • Master Program: 2 Years
  • Doctoral Program: 3 Years

Programs offered:

Following graduate programs are taught at Yokohama National University,

Master’s Program:

  • Economics
  • Public Policy and Taxation Program (PPT)
  • International Management program
  • International Infrastructure
  • International Development Engineering
  • Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
  • Chemistry and Life Science
  •  Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, and Ocean Engineering
  • Indonesia Linkage Program

For Doctoral Program:

  • International Development Engineering
  • Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
  • Chemistry and Life Science
  • Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, and Ocean Engineering
  • Transnational Law and Policy
  • Japanese Management
  • Economics

Eligibility Criteria:

If you wish to apply for the MEXT Japan Scholarship, please refer to the eligibility criteria for Yokohama National University Scholarship to see if you are eligible.

  • Be a citizen of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan.
  • Be 34 years of age or less as of 1st April 2023.
  • Be able to enter Japan before the start of the Fall 2022 semester.

Criteria For Doctoral Course:

Applicants who wish to enrol in a PhD program must meet the following academic requirements for the Japan Scholarship for International Students.

  • The applicant must have an excellent academic record in bachelor’s as well as master’s degree.
  • Typically, the applicant must have a four-year bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree.
  • Proof of applicant’s proficiency in English (official TOEFL score, IELTS or equivalent) or certificate of English proficiency.

Criteria For Master Course:

Applicants who wish to enroll in the doctoral program must meet the following academic requirements for the Japan Study Abroad Scholarship.

  • The applicant must have an excellent academic record at the undergraduate level.
  • Applicants should generally have a four-year bachelor’s degree.
  • Applicant’s proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS or equivalent) or English language proficiency certificate.

Documents Required:

The following documents are required when applying online for Yokohama National University Scholarships in Japan:

  • Filled application form
  • Official transcripts of Undergraduate and Master’s courses.
  • Research plan
  • Copy of the resident card or copy of passport.
  • Receipt for payment of the application fee.
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Two confidential letters of recommendation

Applications Deadline:

The application deadline for the MEXT University Recommended Scholarship in Japan 2024 is December 15, 2023.

How to Apply?

There is an online application to apply for Yokohama National University Scholarships 2024 in Japan. Go to the “Application Form” link and create your account, then complete the application form and upload all the required documents to the online application portal. The official advertisement is also given below.

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