Materials Science with MEXT Scholarship 2027
MEXT-funded Materials 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 Materials Science for 2027 entry — both Embassy Recommendation and University Recommendation tracks.
Matching programs (9)
Materials Science at The University of Tokyo
Materials Science graduate programs at The University of Tokyo: research areas, English-program availability, and 2027 admissions for international students.
Materials Science at Kyoto University
Materials Science graduate programs at Kyoto University: research areas, English-program availability, and 2027 admissions for international students.
Materials Science at Osaka University
Materials Science graduate programs at Osaka University: research areas, English-program availability, and 2027 admissions for international students.
Materials Science at Tohoku University
Materials Science graduate programs at Tohoku University: research areas, English-program availability, and 2027 admissions for international students.
Materials Science at Nagoya University
Materials Science graduate programs at Nagoya University: research areas, English-program availability, and 2027 admissions for international students.
Materials Science at Hokkaido University
Materials Science graduate programs at Hokkaido University: research areas, English-program availability, and 2027 admissions for international students.
Materials Science at Kyushu University
Materials Science graduate programs at Kyushu University: research areas, English-program availability, and 2027 admissions for international students.
Materials Science at Institute of Science Tokyo
Materials Science graduate programs at Institute of Science Tokyo: research areas, English-program availability, and 2027 admissions for international students.
Materials Science at Nara Institute of Science and Technology
Materials Science graduate programs at Nara Institute of Science and Technology: research areas, English-program availability, and 2027 admissions for international students.
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 Materials Science?
Yes — every Materials Science program at a national university is MEXT-eligible. OIST is private + uses its own MEXT-equivalent fellowship.