Data Science with MEXT Scholarship 2027
MEXT-funded Data Science 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 Data Science for 2027 entry — both Embassy Recommendation and University Recommendation tracks.
Matching programs (9)
Data Science at The University of Tokyo
Data Science graduate programs at The University of Tokyo: statistical learning, large-scale data systems, and English-track options for 2027 entry.
Data Science at Kyoto University
Data Science graduate programs at Kyoto University: statistical learning, large-scale data systems, and English-track options for 2027 entry.
Data Science at Osaka University
Data Science graduate programs at Osaka University: statistical learning, large-scale data systems, and English-track options for 2027 entry.
Data Science at Tohoku University
Data Science graduate programs at Tohoku University: statistical learning, large-scale data systems, and English-track options for 2027 entry.
Data Science at Nagoya University
Data Science graduate programs at Nagoya University: statistical learning, large-scale data systems, and English-track options for 2027 entry.
Data Science at Hokkaido University
Data Science graduate programs at Hokkaido University: statistical learning, large-scale data systems, and English-track options for 2027 entry.
Data Science at Kyushu University
Data Science graduate programs at Kyushu University: statistical learning, large-scale data systems, and English-track options for 2027 entry.
Data Science at Institute of Science Tokyo
Data Science graduate programs at Institute of Science Tokyo: statistical learning, large-scale data systems, and English-track options for 2027 entry.
Data Science at Nara Institute of Science and Technology
Data Science graduate programs at Nara Institute of Science and Technology: statistical learning, large-scale data systems, and English-track options for 2027 entry.
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 Data Science?
Yes — every Data Science program at a national university is MEXT-eligible. OIST is private + uses its own MEXT-equivalent fellowship.