Kyushu University Scholarships for International Students 2026

Most Kyushu University scholarships are designed for students who are actually enrolled at Kyushu University in Japan (on-campus degree, research, exchange, or other in-person student statuses), so “online-only degree scholarships” are uncommon.

Both exist. Kyushu University offers programs conducted in English (it publicly notes “5 undergraduate programs and more than 60 graduate programs conducted in English”), while many regular degree courses, especially at the undergraduate level, are conducted in Japanese.

In recipient stories, Raghav Bansal (India, MEXT undergraduate scholar) said, “All the classes are conducted in Japanese,” while Nauman (Pakistan, MEXT master’s scholar) said, “Yes, my program is conducted in English.”

It depends on the scholarship. For example, Japanese Government (MEXT) scholarships typically have age-related eligibility rules that vary by scholarship type and intake year.

By contrast, some Kyushu University-linked scholarships list eligibility by status/nationality/financial need rather than an explicit age cap.

Scholarships are available across many subject areas, because Kyushu University spans humanities, business/economics, law, sciences, engineering, agriculture, design, and health/medical fields.

Examples from recipient stories include engineering: Raghav Bansal studied Information & Electrical Engineering, and Nauman pursued Automotive Science (battery research) under MEXT.

Medicine/health: Kyushu University lists international graduate programs including Medical Sciences/Health Sciences tracks; however, eligibility and practical training requirements for clinical medicine can be program-specific (and may require Japanese, depending on the track), so you should check the exact program language and admission rules.

It varies by scholarship. Some are broadly for international (non-Japanese) applicants, while others may be tied to specific governments or schemes.

Kyushu University’s scholarship pages also include examples of nationality-linked programs, and recipient stories show successful MEXT scholars from India (Raghav Bansal) and Pakistan (Nauman).

It depends on the program and route. For some English-taught study routes, Kyushu University sets English proof expectations (for example, exchange programs note acceptance can be based on TOEFL iBT 79 or IELTS 6.0 if enough courses are taught in English in the chosen school).

Recipient stories show waivers can happen: Raghav Bansal said, “I didn’t need to take any English language proficiency tests like TOEFL or IELTS,” because his schooling was English-medium, and he added JLPT is “not mandatory” but can help. Nauman shared that he “didn’t need to take the GRE or TOEFL” for MEXT via the embassy track, but still emphasized that some Japanese ability helps for daily life.

Kyushu University does not publish one universal “minimum GPA” that applies to all faculties and all admissions routes; requirements are program-specific and selection can be competitive.

In recipient examples, Raghav Bansal reports a very strong academic record (including high school “96%”) before joining Kyushu University under MEXT, and Nauman notes he graduated with a “strong GPA” before his MEXT master’s at Kyushu University.

Strong academics help, but the “story” and fit also matter, especially for competitive funding like MEXT. In his story, Raghav Bansal said his “strong academic background” plus essays about cultural/technical exchange helped his application stand out.

For research-heavy scholarships, a well-aligned research plan and references are key: Nauman wrote, “I spent weeks refining my Research Proposal,” and emphasized recommendation letters that highlight academic skills and drive.

Exact documents vary by program, but typical Kyushu University applications commonly include an application form, academic records (certification/transcripts), and ID/passport copies; many programs also request recommendation letters and proof of language ability (when relevant).

Scholarship applications can add more: in stories, Nauman highlighted the research proposal and recommendation letters (“recommendation letters highlighted…”), while Raghav Bansal emphasized essays and noted test requirements can differ by route (e.g., not needing TOEFL/IELTS in his case).

Yes. Kyushu University publishes application fees (e.g., 17,000 JPY for “School” and 30,000 JPY for “Graduate school,” with different amounts for certain categories like non-degree/research students). Check with the latest guidelines for updated information.