Nagoya University Scholarships for International Students 2026

Hyun Lee
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Updated November 24, 2025
Nagoya, Japan
Location
15,800
Population
3
Number of Scholarships

Nagoya University, located in Nagoya, Japan, is a prestigious national institution recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and research innovation. Offering a wide array of programs across various disciplines, the university provides a dynamic learning environment that fosters critical thinking and global engagement. Its emphasis on interdisciplinary studies and international collaboration makes it an attractive destination for students worldwide.

To support its international student community, Nagoya University offers several scholarship opportunities. The Global 30 Undergraduate Scholarship provides full funding for bachelor’s degree students, covering tuition fees for four years, reimbursement of the registration fee through monthly installments, and an annual stipend of JPY 500,000 for living expenses.

In addition to university-sponsored aid, Nagoya University students can apply for external scholarships. The Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship is a prestigious award that covers tuition fees, provides a monthly stipend (¥117,000 for undergraduate students and ¥143,000 to ¥145,000 for research students), and includes round-trip travel expenses for international students demonstrating exceptional academic performance.

You can find more university scholarships and external scholarships offered by Nagoya University further down in this page!

What Scholarship Recipients Say:

"For my bachelor’s degree, I received Nagoya University’s G30 Undergraduate Scholarship, which covered my full tuition for four years and provided an annual stipend of 500,000 JPY."

Nagoya University G30 Undergraduate Scholarship Bachelor’s in Japan in Asia-Cultural Studies

— Indranil Enkhtuvshin (Inna)

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"For those who want to apply for the MEXT scholarship, my main advice would be to have a good attitude and stay optimistic throughout the entire process. Make sure to be honest with everything you write in the essay, and choose something that you're passionate about."

MEXT Scholarship – Fully Funded Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology

— Jillian Abigail Sutrisno

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"I completed my PhD in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Structural Engineering in September 2024 from Nagoya University, Japan (152nd in the World in 2025 QS World Rankings and 6th in Japan)."

MEXT (University Recommendation) – Fully funded PhD in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering)

— Muhammad Abdullah

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"After 6 months of living here, I could say that it is indeed an amazing country. Services in Japan are highly valued, and the quality of life here is immaculate."

MEXT Scholarship – Fully Funded Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology

— Jillian Abigail Sutrisno

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"This scholarship was especially helpful during my first year, as it eased my transition and supported my adjustment to life in Japan."

Nagoya University G30 Undergraduate Scholarship Bachelor’s in Japan in Asia-Cultural Studies

— Indranil Enkhtuvshin (Inna)

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"I got acceptance in Nagoya University, Japan, under the MEXT university-recommended program for a PhD in Structural Engineering during my graduate studies. This was the time that totally changed my career, and I joined Nagoya University in October 2021."

MEXT (University Recommendation) – Fully funded PhD in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering)

— Muhammad Abdullah

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Nagoya University Scholarship Recipients

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Muhammad Abdullah

Civil Engineering
Pakistan
MEXT Scholarship

Muhammad Abdullah from Multan, Pakistan, is a recipient of the prestigious MEXT Scholarship (university-recommended), completing his PhD in Structural Engineering from Nagoya University, Japan, in 2024. With a strong educational foundation in Civil Engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore, and professional experience as a Structural Design Engineer, Abdullah pursued advanced studies to deepen his expertise in structural research.

Read his full story for deeper insights into how Abdullah successfully secured his MEXT Scholarship and transformed his academic and professional trajectory in Japan.

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Jillian Abigail Sutrisno

Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
Indonesia
MEXT Scholarship

Jillian Abigail Sutrisno from Indonesia is currently studying Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology at Nagoya University in Japan under the MEXT Scholarship. As part of the university’s G30 Program, she receives a fully funded education with a monthly stipend, allowing her to focus on research in biodegradable plastics and chemical recycling to support environmental sustainability.

Read her story to see how she secured this fully funded scholarship.

Nagoya University Admissions

Here are the official admission pages for Nagoya University:

DegreeAdmissions Pages
Bachelor'sInternational Students Admissions Page
Master'sInternational Students Admissions Page

Nagoya University Application Deadlines

Degree Admission Deadline
Bachelor's (First Round)December 3, 2025
Bachelor's (Second Round)January 29, 2026
Master's (First Round)January 14, 2026
Master's (Second Round)May 21, 2026

Tuition Fees at Nagoya University for International Students

Degree Tuition Fee Range
Bachelor's Tuition 535,800 Yen
Master's Tuition 535,800 Yen

Please note that tuition fees can vary based on the specific program you choose. To get accurate tuition fee information, be sure to consult the official tuition fee pages.

About the Author: Hyun Lee

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Hi! I am Hyun, and I am the founder at Global Scholarships. I've received a full-tuition scholarship at Birmingham-Southern College and a $1,000 Burger King Scholarship for my undergraduate degree and was offered a fully funded scholarship consisting of tuition, living stipend, and health insurance for computer science Ph.D. program at North Carolina State University. You can read more about my scholarship journey here. If you are interested, you can follow me on Linkedin where I regularly write about scholarships.

11 Comments

  1. Fazliddin January 29, 2024 at 6:06 pm - Reply

    Hi, my name is Fazliddin and I’m from Uzbekistan. I want to study at Nagoya university. I have 5.5 IELTS. Since this year I will graduate school, I wanna study at autumn semester.

    • Hyun Lee February 16, 2024 at 4:41 pm - Reply

      Hello, please see the Nagoya University Admissions Section for the application procedure. IELTS 5.5 is considered to be a low score, so I recommend raising your IELTS score as well as having additional tests such as SAT/ACT to boost your application.

  2. Muzaffarxon February 16, 2024 at 10:10 pm - Reply

    Hi, my name is Muzaffarxon and I’m from Uzbekistan too. I’m 11 grader now and I have 6.5 IELTS. Can I apply Nagoya’s scholarship?

    • Hyun Lee February 16, 2024 at 10:42 pm - Reply

      Hello, Nagoya University does offer Global 30 Undergraduate Scholarships for undergraduate students. You can apply, but I recommend getting your IELTS to 7.5 or higher and also take SAT or ACT to boost your chances.

  3. Sachintha Fernando February 16, 2024 at 11:17 pm - Reply

    Hey, I’m Sachintha and I’m from Sri Lanka, but I’m currently residing in Bulgaria and I plan on applying to a japanese university for nursing. Can I do it? I have an IELTS score of 7.5.

    • Hyun Lee February 17, 2024 at 11:09 am - Reply

      With your IELTS score, I think it is possible to get a scholarship. I’m not sure whether you are looking for undergraduate or graduate scholarships, but if you have additional standardized scores like SAT/ACT/GRE, that will be even better. The difficult part though is to find an English programs in Nursing if you plan on studying nursing in English. What you should do is to find Japanese universities that teach nursing in Japan and find the scholarships in those universities. With your score, you have a good chance.

  4. Nigora March 22, 2024 at 12:33 am - Reply

    Hi, my name is To’xtasinova Nigora and I am 18 years old . I have 8.0 in IELTS and a good fluency level in Japanese. Can I apply for Nagoya university and can I get a scholarship?

    • Hyun Lee March 29, 2024 at 12:46 pm - Reply

      Hello, I think you have a really good chance at getting a scholarship since you have good proficiency in English and Japanese. You should apply!

  5. Lin Thant Thant May 16, 2024 at 12:01 am - Reply

    Hi , I’m Lin Thant Thant. I’m from Myanmar. I’m a first year student in Yangon university of economics. I really want to study Business administration major in Nagoya University. But I don’t have any English test such as IELTS or Duolingo. But I have a plan to take Duolingo next 6 or 7 months. Can I have a chance to try a scholarship from Nagoya University?

    • Hyun Lee May 26, 2024 at 5:06 pm - Reply

      Hello, I don’t know if Nagoya accept international transfer students, so you should look into that. Worse case scenario, you can apply as a freshman. Also, you should take a look if Nagoya accepts Duolingo as Asian universities typically don’t accept Duolingo. For undergraduate scholarships, Global 30 Undergraduate Scholarships is available, so please take a look at the application procedure.

    • Anonymous July 14, 2025 at 3:22 pm - Reply

      Did u get a chance to join ? I’m also interested to give it a shot so may I know some information if you got it .
      P.S I’m also from Myanmar.

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