Fully Funded to Japan: Apply for the Tokyo City University Scholarship 2026

Tokyo City University (TCU) is now accepting applications for its Fully Funded Gotoh Educational Corporation Tokyu Group Scholarship 2026. This incredible opportunity is open to international students who wish to pursue a Master’s degree, with the potential to continue to a Doctoral program.

The scholarship offers comprehensive financial support, including full tuition coverage, a generous ¥1 million monthly stipend, and accommodation support in TCU-designated housing. This is an ideal chance for academically outstanding students to study, research, and build their careers in Japan.

Program Overview

Host Institution: Tokyo City University (TCU), Japan
Program Level: Master’s Degree (with possible progression to PhD)
Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
Monthly Stipend: ¥1,000,000
Deadline: October 2, 2025
Program Language: English or Japanese (depending on the department)

Scholarship Benefits

Full Tuition Coverage
Monthly Living Allowance: ¥1,000,000
Accommodation Support: Rent (initial + monthly) fully covered
Academic Supervision: Personalized research supervision
Research Access: State-of-the-art research facilities and resources
Global Exposure: Diverse international academic community

Eligibility Criteria

To apply, applicants must:

Have completed 16 years of formal education in their home country
Be a recent graduate (within the last 2 years)
Have graduated from a top 10% university and ranked within the top 10% of their class
Show strong academic ability and personal integrity
Provide a recommendation letter from the university president
Be proficient in English or Japanese depending on the chosen program

Application Process

Step-by-Step Guide:

Review eligibility requirements
Complete and submit the Prior Consultation Form (Forms B & D) to outline your proposed field of study
Submit your application along with required documents:
- Academic transcripts
- University president’s recommendation letter
- Proof of class ranking
Supervisor Matching: TCU will assign a supervisor based on your academic field
Wait for application evaluation and result notification