Kyushu Institute of Technology Scholarships for International Students 2026

Kyutech’s main scholarships are designed for enrolled students (on-campus degree students or students formally registered at the university), not for “online-only” degrees.

Both exist, depending on the program. Kyutech explicitly offers master’s/doctoral options taught in English through multiple international courses (for example, space engineering, AI/robotics, assistive robotics, and green energy/environment).

Recipient experience can feel very “English-first” academically in some labs. Saddam Hussain says: “My doctoral research was conducted entirely in English.”

At the same time, daily life and longer-term careers in Japan often benefit from Japanese. Saddam adds that “Japanese language skills are essential” for day-to-day and career progression, and Kyutech also provides Japanese language classes for international students.

It depends on the scholarship. Some Kyutech-related scholarship routes have explicit age rules. For example, Kyutech’s page about applying for the Japanese Government Scholarship (Monbukagakusho route for privately funded graduate students) states applicants should be “under the age of 35 years” (and the announcement timing is usually around October).

Other scholarships may not list an age limit and focus more on performance and fit. For instance, Saddam Hussain describes SPRING as “a competitive internal selection at Kyutech,” where selection emphasized research progress and outputs rather than age.

In general, Kyutech scholarships apply to students enrolled in Kyutech’s academic areas—which are strongly STEM-focused. Kyutech’s schools are centered on Engineering, Computer Science & Systems Engineering, and (at graduate level) Life Science & Systems Engineering.

Kyutech scholarships commonly target international students broadly, but specific scholarships can have nationality limits depending on the donor/foundation. Kyutech’s scholarship list for international students includes examples that specify “Asian nationality” or “Southeast Asian nationality,” while other entries focus on conditions like academic standing, Japanese proficiency, or year of study.

It’s program- and scholarship-specific. Some admissions routes measure language ability through interviews or program requirements rather than requiring a single universal test for everyone. For example, a Kyutech graduate admissions guideline  indicates selection can include an interview that evaluates “English proficiency.”

Scholarships can add extra language expectations. Kyutech’s scholarship list includes entries where Japanese proficiency is part of eligibility (some donors want students who can engage in Japanese society). And in real student experience, Saddam Hussain notes that while he had “No academic problems” without Japanese in his research environment, “learning basic Japanese is necessary” for job searching and social integration.

If you already have IELTS/TOEFL/JLPT, it can strengthen your application (and in some cases may be required by a specific scholarship), but you should always confirm the exact requirement in the program’s admissions guidelines and the scholarship’s eligibility rules.

Kyutech does not present one single “minimum GPA” that applies to all applicants across all programs; admissions decisions depend on the program and selection method (document screening, exams, interviews, etc.).

However, some scholarship tracks do have clear academic thresholds. For example, Kyutech’s iART-related scholarship guidance (MEXT pathway materials) states a minimum GPA benchmark of 2.30 (with a defined conversion method), which is the kind of requirement you may see for competitive funding routes.

In stories, recipients don’t always publish their exact GPA. Saddam Hussain doesn’t list a numeric GPA, but he explains that nominations emphasized outcomes like “Strong research progress” and “Early publications.”

For Kyutech-linked scholarships, a strong STEM background that matches a lab/program is usually most competitive, plus clear evidence you can deliver research results. Saddam Hussain describes preparing by contacting professors whose research matched his interests and says he “tailored my research proposal to align with both the lab and SPRING project goals.”

He also explains what helped him get nominated internally: “Strong research progress,” “Early publications,” and “A research plan that addressed global engineering challenges.”

For some scholarship routes, academic ranking/GPA conversion matters too.

Exact documents vary by degree level and program, but Kyutech graduate application guidance commonly includes: application forms, academic transcripts, proof of graduation (or expected graduation), identification/passport information, and program-specific materials (such as a research plan/proposal) plus potential recommendation letters.

For example, Kyutech’s Graduate School of Computer Science & Systems Engineering (Iizuka campus) master’s guidance includes a “Documents to be submitted” section, and the selection process includes both document screening and an interview.

Scholarship-related documents can add extra requirements. In Kyutech’s iART scholarship guidance, documents are expected in Japanese or English (with translation rules if issued in other languages).

Yes. Kyutech publishes standard fees including an application fee. For example, the posted application fee is 17,000 yen for undergraduate applicants and 30,000 yen for graduate applicants (with separate matriculation/admission and tuition fees). Check with the latest guidelines for updated information.