Materials Science with Scholarship in Japan (2027)
Materials 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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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.
Materials Science at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Materials Science graduate programs at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology: research areas, English-program availability, and 2027 admissions for international students.
Frequently asked questions
What's the most generous scholarship for Materials 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.