Robotics with Scholarship in Japan (2027)
Robotics 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)
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.
Robotics at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Robotics Master’s and PhD programs at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology: humanoid, industrial, and autonomous-vehicle research; English-friendly labs and 2027 admissions.
Frequently asked questions
What's the most generous scholarship for Robotics?
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.