Civil Engineering with Scholarship in Japan (2027)
Civil Engineering graduate programs at Japanese universities are highly accessible to international students through full-funded scholarship programs. MEXT covers tuition + monthly stipend + airfare with no return obligation. OIST is free + ¥2.4M/year stipend. Foundation scholarships add ¥80,000–150,000/month.
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
What's the most generous scholarship for Civil Engineering?
OIST PhD Fellowship (¥0 tuition + ¥2.4M/year × 5 years = ¥12M total) is the most generous package. MEXT (¥1.7M/year × 2–5 years) is the second most.
Can I combine scholarships?
Yes — MEXT can be combined with university tuition waivers and JASSO Honors. Some foundation scholarships explicitly permit MEXT-stacking.
When are scholarship deadlines?
MEXT Embassy Recommendation: May–June 2026 for April 2027 entry. MEXT University Recommendation: variable, typically September 2026–January 2027. Foundation scholarships: annual cycles.