Data Science with Scholarship in Japan (2027)
Data 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.
Matching programs (10)
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.
Data Science at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Data Science graduate programs at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology: statistical learning, large-scale data systems, and English-track options for 2027 entry.
Frequently asked questions
What's the most generous scholarship for Data 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.