The University of Tokyo Fellowship
Monthly research grant of JPY 200,000 for outstanding self-funded international graduate students at the University of Tokyo; applications go through the applicant's graduate school.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
Japan
Funding
A monthly research grant-in-aid of JPY 200,000 for the standard period of study of the graduate programme (up to one year for research students). It is a research grant, not a tuition waiver.
Eligible applicants
Outstanding self-funded international students pursuing degrees at UTokyo; apply through your graduate school; deadlines set in the yearly guidelines
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Overview
The University of Tokyo Fellowship is offered by The University of Tokyo for Master’s study in Japan. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 12, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- University admissionApply through the affiliated or prospective graduate school.
- Application per the yearly guidelinesRequired
What this scholarship covers
JPY 200,000 a month research grant-in-aid
Included
Tuition waiver
Not included
A monthly research grant-in-aid of JPY 200,000 for the standard period of study of the graduate programme (up to one year for research students). It is a research grant, not a tuition waiver. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 12, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Self-funded international graduate students; Koga targets US/UK citizens.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordCompetitive
- Highly competitive; exceptional academic and research record
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Japan
Official eligibility summary
Outstanding, self-funded international students pursuing degrees at the University of Tokyo. Applications must be submitted through the applicant's affiliated or prospective graduate school; the yearly application guidelines set further criteria. The Graduate School of Frontier Sciences handles doctoral applicants together with the entrance examination and excludes those applying for private-organisation fellowships.
Applicant profile
- Outstanding self-funded international students pursuing degrees at UTokyo; apply through your graduate school; deadlines set in the yearly guidelines
Study route
- Master’s study in Japan
Current-cycle criteria
- Outstanding, self-funded international students pursuing degrees at the University of Tokyo. Applications must be submitted through the applicant's affiliated or prospective graduate school; the yearly application guidelines set further criteria. The Graduate School of Frontier Sciences handles doctoral applicants together with the entrance examination and excludes those applying for private-organisation fellowships.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Contact the international office of your graduate school about the UTokyo Fellowship
- 2
Submit the application through the graduate school using the yearly guidelines
Application timeline
Application cycle
Deadlines are set in each year's Application Guidelines and by each graduate school; the AY2025 Frontier Sciences round had an October deadline. Check the AY2027 guidelines.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
The University of Tokyo
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.