Civil Engineering with MEXT Scholarship 2027
MEXT-funded Civil Engineering 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 Civil Engineering for 2027 entry — both Embassy Recommendation and University Recommendation tracks.
Matching programs (8)
Civil Engineering at The University of Tokyo
Civil Engineering Master’s and PhD at The University of Tokyo: structural, environmental, and infrastructure research; English-track options and 2027 admissions.
Civil Engineering at Kyoto University
Civil Engineering Master’s and PhD at Kyoto University: structural, environmental, and infrastructure research; English-track options and 2027 admissions.
Civil Engineering at Osaka University
Civil Engineering Master’s and PhD at Osaka University: structural, environmental, and infrastructure research; English-track options and 2027 admissions.
Civil Engineering at Tohoku University
Civil Engineering Master’s and PhD at Tohoku University: structural, environmental, and infrastructure research; English-track options and 2027 admissions.
Civil Engineering at Nagoya University
Civil Engineering Master’s and PhD at Nagoya University: structural, environmental, and infrastructure research; English-track options and 2027 admissions.
Civil Engineering at Hokkaido University
Civil Engineering Master’s and PhD at Hokkaido University: structural, environmental, and infrastructure research; English-track options and 2027 admissions.
Civil Engineering at Kyushu University
Civil Engineering Master’s and PhD at Kyushu University: structural, environmental, and infrastructure research; English-track options and 2027 admissions.
Civil Engineering at Institute of Science Tokyo
Civil Engineering Master’s and PhD at Institute of Science Tokyo: structural, environmental, and infrastructure research; English-track options 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 Civil Engineering?
Yes — every Civil Engineering program at a national university is MEXT-eligible. OIST is private + uses its own MEXT-equivalent fellowship.