Hokkaido University MEXT Scholarship to Study in Japan 2027

The MEXT Scholarship (IGP Special Quota) is a fully funded opportunity for international students applying to the International Graduate Program (IGP) at Hokkaido University in Japan. It is designed for highly qualified applicants seeking admission in October 2027, with funding provided by the Japanese Government (MEXT).

Full tuition coverage, monthly stipend, travel to Japan, and research support in Japanese laboratories.

Applicants must contact prospective supervisors, obtain permission to enroll in a laboratory, and submit required documents via the supervisor to the IGP office; applicants must meet master’s or doctoral admission requirements and provide English proficiency evidence.

Review the IGP laboratory list, contact prospective supervisors for approval, submit documents to the supervisor, who forwards them to the IGP office; await screening results and final recommendation to MEXT.