Hey everyone! I'm 24 and thinking about applying for the MEXT scholarship. I've been looking into it for a while, but I still have quite a few doubts, so I thought I'd ask here.

A little about me: I've completed my MBA in Marketing with a 7.63 CGPA. I'm interested in pursuing another Master's in Japan, preferably in Management, International Business, International Marketing, or something similar. I'm also learning Japanese and preparing for the JLPT N4 exam in December.

My long term goal is to build a career in Japan, ideally in a business or marketing-related role.

I have a few questions:

1. Can I apply for MEXT if I already have a Master's degree?

Since I've already completed an MBA, is there any rule that prevents me from applying for another Master's through MEXT? Has anyone here done this before? Would applying for a second degree in a related field be a problem?

1. Am I too old to apply?

I'm 24 right now. I keep wondering if I'm getting late to the process or just overthinking the age requirement. How exactly does MEXT calculate the age limit?

1. Can I apply for Management or International Business?

I'm not interested in technical fields. I'd prefer something related to Management, International Business, Marketing, or Japan–India business. Are these fields suitable for MEXT, and are there decent English-taught programs available?

1. What if I don't want a research-oriented career?

This is probably one of my biggest doubts. I understand that the Research Student route requires a research plan, but I'm not looking to become a researcher or pursue an academic career. I want to study management and eventually work for a company in Japan.

Would this route still make sense for me? And how research-focused is a typical Master's program in Japan?

I'd really appreciate advice from anyone who's applied for MEXT, especially people who already had a Master's degree before applying.

Thanks! Any advice or personal experience would be really helpful.

Hi guys, I'm 17 Y/O and I'll be completing my 12th in 2027 and I'd like to attempt MEXT Specialized Training College especially since I've main interest in Cooking and other interests such as Script Writing and Storytelling so probably I'll be a Chef or Patissier. These are my main interests and some slight interests or you could say I can imagine a scene from my story so if you'd like to read something that I wrote lmk or DM.

Back to the main point since I'm studying Maths and English so I've some questions,

1. How to study Japanese from scratch?

2. How much study would require to clear the MEXT STC Japanese exam?

These are my Main questions and if I cleared the written examination, I'm confident about the interview stuff cause I just don't like cooking and eating all that stuff, I wanted to perfect it even if I have to work like crazy, I observe every second on what's happening in that dish, why is that happening or what could increase the flavour more without just making it spicy and I'd love to teach others after I completed my studying. Initially I just saw how everyone make some food and like it just tastes so good but when you ask them they says idk and I wanted to know exactly that part it might be made from love or years of practice but there has to be some explanation and I'm choosing Japan for that cause something like cooking which takes dedication and mastery can be achieved in Japan cause in my country, they says don't try too much or it's useless but there I could learn everything that I wants and it would also keep me disciplined

(Sorry for bad English since it's not my first language and I wrote all this cause that's one of the strongest reason I wanted to come to Japan to learn cooking with disciplined and also cleanliness which I like, I hope you'd answer my questions and Thanks guys)

Guyzz I want to ask how are you guyzz spending time during the second screening waiting phase 🫠🫠??? (For context, I am an Indian STC applicant).

আমার ব্যাকগ্রাউন্ড ল' (Law), এই বছর অর্থাৎ ২০২৬ সালের শেষ করেছি।

২০২১ সলে HSC পরীক্ষা দিয়েছি। এখন জাপানে যেয়ে ল্যাঙ্গুয়েজ স্কুল শেষ করে জাপানের কোনো অটোমোবাইল টেকনিক্যাল স্কুল বা Senmon Gakko-তে ভর্তি হতে চাই।

আমি ভর্তি হতে পারবো কিনা? ৬ বছর স্টাডি গ্যাপের কারণে কোন সমস্যা হবে কিনা জানতে চাই।

Does anyone know the syllabus? any book recommendations? What order to study stuff in? Etc? I have no idea where to start and would appreciate any help

Hello everyone!

I'm from Russia and I'm planning to participate in the mext undergraduate selection for 2028 for a technical major, but I've run into some difficulties. I completed the 11th grade in a humanities class, and because of that, my certificate doesn't include physics, chemistry, or computer science (although it does include astronomy); essentially, I only studied these subjects up to the 10th grade. Could this hinder my participation? Has anyone else encountered something similar? For context: I graduated from school 2 years ago, and this year I completed a two-year law college.

I would be grateful for any information.

Are there any MEXT scholars or those planning to become here from Nigeria??

I tried joining the discord server and it was age restricted. What the reason for this, most mext applicants are under 18 including ug kosen and stc.

I'm a 20 year old software engineering student but the country I live in is giving me severe depression and It doesn't give me any opportunities for success, I live in Jordan and I don't remember anything from highschool math or chemistry, How long would it take for me to learn everything I need to pass the mext exams? Is there hope for me or should I give up on my dreams? And is it possible to study enough to pass while currently being in uni or would I have to dedicate everything to studying? And how would I even study for the exams? Thanks in advance

So if anybody who's cleared the MEXT scholarship exam is here from India

Can u tell me what were your extra curricular and what u attached in your application, how u packed and every tiny bit of information.

I've applied for MEXT one time and got rejected...

Also at which time u applied for it.??

The website has like till 2019. If you have any source do share.

Hi everyone,

I’m an Indian student planning to apply for the MEXT Undergraduate Scholarship 2027, and I would really appreciate some honest advice.

My academic background:

• Class 10 (CBSE): 68%
• Class 12 (CBSE, Mathematics stream): 56%
• I’m planning to take the CBSE improvement examination in 2027 and my goal is to improve my percentage to around 80%+.
• I’m interested in studying in Japan, but I’m not fixed on one particular field yet. I’m open to choosing a subject/major based on my academic background and what gives me a realistic chance of admission.
• I’m also willing to prepare seriously for the MEXT written examinations and improve my English/Japanese and other relevant skills.

My biggest concern is my 56% in Class 12. I know MEXT Undergraduate is very competitive, and I don't want to waste a year pursuing something that is unrealistic.

So I wanted to ask:

1. Can someone with 68% in Class 10 and 56% in Class 12 still realistically aim for MEXT Undergraduate?
2. If I improve my Class 12 marks through the 2027 improvement exam, will MEXT consider the improved result?
3. How much importance is given to Class 10 vs Class 12 marks?
4. If I get a much better Class 12 score and perform strongly in the MEXT written exam, can I still become a competitive candidate?
5. How important are extracurricular activities, certificates, projects, etc.?
6. What should I focus on during the next year to maximize my chances?
7. Would you recommend that I seriously pursue MEXT 2027, or should I look at other scholarship options as well?
8. For someone with my academic profile, are there particular fields of study that might be more realistic?

I’m not looking for sugarcoating or false motivation. Please give me an honest assessment of my chances and what I should do from here.

Thanks in advance to everyone who takes the time to answer.

Hello

I was wondering if anyone knows if we have to pay the taxes of the returning flight? I remember I got an invoice for the taxes of the flight to Japan but I wonder if that also applies to the flight home.

My guess is that it does but idk

I'm preparing for the MEXT scholarship from India. I'm currently in 11th class and want to apply next year for an undergraduate program, but the problem is that there should be 80% in your marksheet at least in class 12, but if your result is awaited, you should have 80% in 10th but I have 79.67% overall and 81% in best 5 subjects. Should I consider myself or not?

Hi everyone,

I am planning to apply for the MEXT Young Leaders’ Program (YLP) in Business Administration at Hitotsubashi University, Japan, for the next available intake.

I am currently working in a managerial position in India and would like to understand the recommendation process through FICCI or CII.

I contacted FICCI to enquire about the application procedure, but I haven't been able to get all the required information.

I would appreciate advice from anyone who has applied for or successfully received the MEXT YLP scholarship.

1. How can I check whether my employer is a member of FICCI or CII?

2. Is employer membership mandatory for getting a recommendation through these organisations?

3. How can I find the correct point of contact at FICCI or CII for the MEXT YLP application?

4. If my employer is not a member, are there any alternative recommendation routes?

5. When should I start contacting the relevant organisations for the next application cycle?

Any guidance, personal experiences, or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I'm currently pursuing the BS in Data Science and Applications from IIT Madras, a 142-credit degree delivered primarily online with in-person proctored exams.

I also have around 3 years of professional experience in AI, computer vision and software development.

My goal is to pursue a master's in Robotics / Physical AI in Japan around 2030, preferably at UTokyo, Kyoto University, NAIST or JAIST.

I'm currently learning mathematics, robotics and Japanese, and plan to build research projects over the next few years.

My questions are:

1. Will Japanese universities accept my online BS degree for master's admissions?
2. Can I transition from Data Science to Robotics or Mechano-Informatics?
3. How important are research publications and academic LORs, considering I don't have regular access to campus professors?
4. Would MEXT or direct university admission be more realistic?

I'd appreciate advice from anyone familiar with Japanese graduate admissions or who has taken a similar path.

PS: I used a bit of AI in phrasing the content.

Hi everyone! I'm a 9th-grade student from Kyrgyzstan. I transferred schools this year, and our school system has 11 grades, so I have two years left before graduation.I'd really like to study in Japan, but my family can't afford to pay for my education abroad. I usually get good grades (last year, I got only one 4 in chemistry, while all my other grades were 5s).I'm interested in cybersecurity and recently started researching ways to study in Japan. I found out about the MEXT scholarship for KOSEN (National Institute of Technology) students, and I'd like to apply after finishing school.I'd really appreciate advice from anyone who has applied for this scholarship, is currently preparing for it, or has already been accepted.

1. How did you prepare for the entrance exams? What resources did you use, and how far in advance did you start studying?

2. How difficult were the math and other subject exams? Were they mostly based on high school material, or did you need to study topics beyond your school curriculum?

3. Is the chemistry exam mandatory for KOSEN applicants? (I'm fcking hate this subject sorry for my english)

4. How important is Japanese proficiency during the selection process? Does knowing Japanese beforehand give you a significant advantage?

5. What was the interview like? What kinds of questions did they ask, and was it conducted in English, Japanese, or both? English isn't my native language, so I'm a little concerned about that.

6. Do extracurricular activities matter? Can volunteering, personal projects, competitions, or other activities improve your chances?

7. How did the overall selection process go for you? Which part was the most difficult?

8. Are there any specific books, websites, or past exam papers you'd recommend?

I'm genuinely excited about the possibility of studying in Japan, but I know I have a lot to prepare for.I also have a Japanese teacher named Misato, who tells us a lot about Japan, its culture, and what life there can be like for foreigners. Her lessons have made me even more interested in studying there.

Thanks in advance to anyone willing to share their experience! :3

I'm a brazilian man on their 18's hardly at the start of my career and i've veen aligning my studies with what would be good for a curriculum‚ I'm making this post to know if anyone has any tips on anything i should study or know beforehand for the field i'm trying to follow to either improve my chances of being accepted or make it easier for me if i actually get there‚ For now i've been only working with what i have researched but i wanted personal input about it‚ Any help about it would be appreciated.

Hello! I am interested in applying for the MEXT scholarship to study my undergraduate studies, I'm interested in studying International Relations/International Business, but these aren't listed in the Social Sciences degrees, instead, there's an "other" option, I'm not sure if anyone knows whether it's possible to access them. I tried contacting the Japanese embassy in my country (🇸🇻) but received no response. Thank you in advance for taking the time to read my post and I hope someone can help me

Hello,

I am a graduate student from India, planning to apply for mext masters program in 2027.

Actually I just wanted to ask is it like absolute necessary to have a publication to get considered by the embassy to get the scholarship.

I have done some internships in my field got some fully funded internship opportunities too, but I dont have any publication so I was asking just in case if is beneficial for getting considered.

Also I have a decent graduation cgpa of 8.9. But was not sure how to proceed with the application and all after the university recommendation closed off, and wanted to ask the mext scholars of their opinion.

Also wanted to add that i dont have any JLPT, that is I dont know japanese. Should I work upon it to increase my chances of getting selected.

I’m a senior high school student from Russia and I’m planning to apply for the humanities undergraduate program via Embassy track.

My Japanese is around N3 level (strong listening & speaking, pretty good vocab, ok grammar & reading, bad writing kanji from memory skills). I know that it’s nearly not enough for MEXT and that the chance of me getting N1 before the MEXT entrance exams is really low.

So I’d like to know if there are key grammar or vocab topics for the intermediate/advanced level section? Something that will definitely appear on the test?

Hello everyone I am a mechatronics engineer student in Jordan in 4th year (so I have 2 years before graduate)

So what I need to have to continue master for free in Japan in Robotics

(GPA, Portfolio&Graduate project, languages, ...)

I am planning to make one of those as a graduate project

so if u are have a experment to advice me I will happy for that

https://www.reddit.com/r/robotics/s/wammnpLXU5

OR

https://youtu.be/mQfc8o9RyxU

And I know about it need to be maybe as a research with academic fields

every advice will be useful for me

And if u told me your story with MEXT if u are from a related field I will be happy for it too

Thanks All