Students considering University of Tokyo can explore scholarships that range from fully funded support to partial awards. This shortlist highlights higher coverage options first.
For institution funded support at University of Tokyo, these scholarships are frequently highlighted when prioritizing higher coverage. Merit Scholarship is fully funded and typically covers admission fees, 100% of tuition fees, and A living stipend of 126,000 yen per month. Tuition Fee Exemption is commonly categorized as full tuition support, and coverage that often includes full tuition fees for 1 academic year. With Graduate Fellowship, students may receive partially funded support, and coverage frequently includes a research grant of 200,000 yen per month.
Outside the university’s own funding routes, University of Tokyo students may be eligible for external programs that can offer substantial support. Here are a few to consider. Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship is a fully funded award, and the listed benefits often include tuition fees, ¥143,000 to ¥145,000 per month for research students, and ¥117,000 for undergraduate students. Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program is usually considered fully funded, and typical coverage can include Round-trip economy airfare between your home country and the host university at the beginning and end of your studies and plus a $600 travel allowance per trip, full tuition for your graduate program and basic medical insurance provided by the university, and a monthly stipend for living expenses, including accommodation, food, and books. The amount varies based on the host country.
This is only a shortlist. Additional scholarships and funding options appear further down on this page.
