MEXT Asia Pacific University Scholarships 2027-28 in Japan [Fully Funded] | Apply Online

Overview

Asia Pacific University's MEXT-backed scholarship covers full tuition plus a monthly living allowance of 144,000 JPY and economy-class flights at the start and end of the programme, across bachelor's, master's and PhD study. It's open to international students and Japan residents with a good academic record. Applications close 5 November 2026.

Coverage & Financial Benefits

• 100% Tuition (covered by APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship)
• 144,000 JPY per month for living expenses (subject to change of amount)
• The first and last part of the economy class curriculum is air travel between the home country and the APU.

Requirements & Eligibility

• All international students and residents of Japan can apply for scholarships.
• Good academic record.
• They plan to study abroad in Japan.
• Not a nation with Japanese nationality and diplomatic relations with Japan.
• Students born on or after April 2, 1991
• The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) has an English test score of B2 or above (such as IELTS 5.5 and above, iBT TOEFL 72).
• A minimum GPA of 2.30 on a 3.00 scale in the last degree is required.
• Completed an academic program in English as the primary language that meets the admission requirements of Asia Pacific University Japan.

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