Robotics with MEXT Scholarship 2027
MEXT-funded Robotics 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 Robotics for 2027 entry — both Embassy Recommendation and University Recommendation tracks.
Matching programs (9)
Robotics at The University of Tokyo
Robotics Master’s and PhD programs at The University of Tokyo: humanoid, industrial, and autonomous-vehicle research; English-friendly labs and 2027 admissions.
Robotics at Kyoto University
Robotics Master’s and PhD programs at Kyoto University: humanoid, industrial, and autonomous-vehicle research; English-friendly labs and 2027 admissions.
Robotics at Osaka University
Robotics Master’s and PhD programs at Osaka University: humanoid, industrial, and autonomous-vehicle research; English-friendly labs and 2027 admissions.
Robotics at Tohoku University
Robotics Master’s and PhD programs at Tohoku University: humanoid, industrial, and autonomous-vehicle research; English-friendly labs and 2027 admissions.
Robotics at Nagoya University
Robotics Master’s and PhD programs at Nagoya University: humanoid, industrial, and autonomous-vehicle research; English-friendly labs and 2027 admissions.
Robotics at Hokkaido University
Robotics Master’s and PhD programs at Hokkaido University: humanoid, industrial, and autonomous-vehicle research; English-friendly labs and 2027 admissions.
Robotics at Kyushu University
Robotics Master’s and PhD programs at Kyushu University: humanoid, industrial, and autonomous-vehicle research; English-friendly labs and 2027 admissions.
Robotics at Institute of Science Tokyo
Robotics Master’s and PhD programs at Institute of Science Tokyo: humanoid, industrial, and autonomous-vehicle research; English-friendly labs and 2027 admissions.
Robotics at Nara Institute of Science and Technology
Robotics Master’s and PhD programs at Nara Institute of Science and Technology: humanoid, industrial, and autonomous-vehicle research; English-friendly labs and 2027 admissions.
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 Robotics?
Yes — every Robotics program at a national university is MEXT-eligible. OIST is private + uses its own MEXT-equivalent fellowship.