Are you dreaming of studying in Japan with full financial support? Applications are now open for the Tokyo Metropolitan University (TMU) Scholarship 2026, offered under the Tokyo Global Partner Scholarship Program. This fully funded opportunity is available for outstanding international students who wish to pursue Master’s and PhD programs at one of Japan’s top public universities.
The scholarship provides generous financial support, including airfare, full tuition coverage, application fees, and a monthly stipend of ¥150,000 JPY to support living expenses. With this package, you can focus entirely on your studies and research in Tokyo without worrying about financial burdens.
Scholarship Benefits
The Tokyo Metropolitan University Scholarship 2026 offers comprehensive funding, including:
- Full admission and tuition fee coverage.
- ¥150,000 JPY monthly stipend for living expenses (housing, food, daily needs).
- International airfare to Japan.
- Application fee waiver.
Available Fields of Study
Master’s Programs
- Nursing Sciences
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Radiological Sciences
- Frontier Health Sciences
- Health Promotion Sciences
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
- Mechanical Systems Engineering
- Aeronautics & Astronautics
- Industrial Art
- Geography
- Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Architecture & Building Engineering
- Applied Chemistry for the Environment
- Tourism Science
- Urban Science & Policy
PhD Programs
- Sociology, Social Anthropology, Social Welfare
- Psychology, Clinical Psychology
- Pedagogy, Language Sciences, Japanese Language Education
- Philosophy, History, Cultural & Representation Studies
- Intercultural Studies (Japanese/Asia, European/American)
- Law, Politics, Business Administration, Economics, Finance
- Mathematical Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Tokyo Metropolitan University Scholarship 2026, applicants must meet the following requirements:
For Master’s Programs
- Be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program.
For PhD Programs
- Be currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program.
Institutional/Professional Affiliation
- Applicants must be from:
- TMU partner institutions,
- Universities in Tokyo’s sister cities, or
- Universities in Asia.
- TMU partner institutions,
Professionals working in research institutes, government agencies, or business organizations in Asia or Tokyo’s sister cities may also be eligible.
Required Documents
- Completed TMU application form.
- Official academic transcripts.
- Proof of language proficiency (English or Japanese, depending on the program).
- Letters of recommendation.
- Research plan or statement of purpose.
- Copy of passport photo page.
- Degree certificate (Bachelor’s for Master’s applicants, Master’s for PhD applicants).
Application Process
- Find a supervisor – Identify and contact a professor at TMU whose research interests align with yours.
- Prepare your proposal – Submit an outline of your research and academic background.
- Check graduate school instructions – Visit the official graduate school website for detailed application guidelines.
- Apply online – Register, create a profile, and upload required documents.
- Submit hard copies – Print the forms and send them along with official transcripts and recommendation letters to TMU’s admissions office.
Application Deadline: The last date to apply is October 10, 2025.
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