Computer Science with Scholarship in Japan (2027)
Computer Science 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.
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Computer Science at The University of Tokyo
Computer Science Master’s and PhD programs at The University of Tokyo: research areas, language of instruction, admissions requirements, tuition, and 2027 application timeline.
Computer Science at Kyoto University
Computer Science Master’s and PhD programs at Kyoto University: research areas, language of instruction, admissions requirements, tuition, and 2027 application timeline.
Computer Science at Osaka University
Computer Science Master’s and PhD programs at Osaka University: research areas, language of instruction, admissions requirements, tuition, and 2027 application timeline.
Computer Science at Tohoku University
Computer Science Master’s and PhD programs at Tohoku University: research areas, language of instruction, admissions requirements, tuition, and 2027 application timeline.
Computer Science at Nagoya University
Computer Science Master’s and PhD programs at Nagoya University: research areas, language of instruction, admissions requirements, tuition, and 2027 application timeline.
Computer Science at Hokkaido University
Computer Science Master’s and PhD programs at Hokkaido University: research areas, language of instruction, admissions requirements, tuition, and 2027 application timeline.
Computer Science at Kyushu University
Computer Science Master’s and PhD programs at Kyushu University: research areas, language of instruction, admissions requirements, tuition, and 2027 application timeline.
Computer Science at Institute of Science Tokyo
Computer Science Master’s and PhD programs at Institute of Science Tokyo: research areas, language of instruction, admissions requirements, tuition, and 2027 application timeline.
Computer Science at Nara Institute of Science and Technology
Computer Science Master’s and PhD programs at Nara Institute of Science and Technology: research areas, language of instruction, admissions requirements, tuition, and 2027 application timeline.
Computer Science at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Computer Science Master’s and PhD programs at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology: research areas, language of instruction, admissions requirements, tuition, and 2027 application timeline.
Frequently asked questions
What's the most generous scholarship for Computer Science?
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.