Biology and Life Sciences with MEXT Scholarship 2027
MEXT-funded Biology and Life Sciences graduate study in Japan covers tuition + ¥143,000–145,000/month stipend + airfare for 2 (Master's) to 5 (Integrated PhD) years. Below are universities that accept MEXT placements in Biology and Life Sciences for 2027 entry — both Embassy Recommendation and University Recommendation tracks.
Matching programs (9)
Biology and Life Sciences at The University of Tokyo
Biology and Life Sciences graduate programs at The University of Tokyo: molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics research, and 2027 admissions.
Biology and Life Sciences at Kyoto University
Biology and Life Sciences graduate programs at Kyoto University: molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics research, and 2027 admissions.
Biology and Life Sciences at Osaka University
Biology and Life Sciences graduate programs at Osaka University: molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics research, and 2027 admissions.
Biology and Life Sciences at Tohoku University
Biology and Life Sciences graduate programs at Tohoku University: molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics research, and 2027 admissions.
Biology and Life Sciences at Nagoya University
Biology and Life Sciences graduate programs at Nagoya University: molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics research, and 2027 admissions.
Biology and Life Sciences at Hokkaido University
Biology and Life Sciences graduate programs at Hokkaido University: molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics research, and 2027 admissions.
Biology and Life Sciences at Kyushu University
Biology and Life Sciences graduate programs at Kyushu University: molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics research, and 2027 admissions.
Biology and Life Sciences at Institute of Science Tokyo
Biology and Life Sciences graduate programs at Institute of Science Tokyo: molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics research, and 2027 admissions.
Biology and Life Sciences at Nara Institute of Science and Technology
Biology and Life Sciences graduate programs at Nara Institute of Science and Technology: molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics research, and 2027 admissions.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to choose Embassy vs University track now?
Embassy Recommendation goes through your home country's Embassy of Japan, has fixed deadlines (May–June 2026), and MEXT places you at one of three universities you list. University Recommendation goes directly through your target university (deadlines vary, September 2026–January 2027) and is restricted to that university.
Which is more competitive?
Embassy track in absolute terms — small country quotas. University track is higher acceptance rate but limited to participating universities. Most STEM applicants apply through both.
Can I apply MEXT for Biology and Life Sciences?
Yes — every Biology and Life Sciences program at a national university is MEXT-eligible. OIST is private + uses its own MEXT-equivalent fellowship.