Education and Scholarships

Study in Japan

MEXT Scholarships

• Japanese Government (MEXT) Postgraduate Scholarship Programme
  The 2025 application window is now closed.
• Japanese Government (MEXT) Undergraduate Scholarship Programme
  The 2025 application window is now closed.
• Japanese Government (MEXT) Undergraduate Scholarship Programme in Japanese Studies
  The 2024 application window is now closed.
• NOTE: If you are not a UK citizen but wish to apply for a MEXT Scholarship, please contact the Embassy of Japan in your own country .
• Warning for applicants

Other Programmes

• Asia-Kakehashi Project + (Plus) 2023
  The application window is now closed.
• MIRAI Programme
  The 2024 application window is now closed.
• Scholarships offered in the UK and Europe
• Scholarships offered in Japan (website of the Japan Student Services Organisation [JASSO])
• University-funded programmes in Japan

Recommended Information

• University brochures at JICC Library
  Currently there are more than 60 Japanese university brochures available for reference.
• Study in Japan(JASSO)
  This page offers a comprehensive guide to just about everything connected with studying in Japan, from selecting the right type of institute to application and immigration procedures.
• Japanese College and University Portraits
  A data portal for the publication of educational information on national, public and private universities and colleges, developed by higher education-related associations including certified evaluation and accreditation organizations of Japan.
• Japan Study Support
  Information for international students jointly operated by the Asian Students Cultural Association and Benesse Corporation.

Japan's Education Policies

• Higher Education (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
• Top Global University Initiative
• International Aspect of Education in Japan
• Education in Japan beyond the crisis of COVID-19 -Leave No One Behind

Research in Japan

• researchmap
  A database for a researcher search launched by the National Institute of Informatics
• J-GLOBAL
  An online service to link science and technology information

Learning Japanese in the UK

• Japan Foundation London’s Japanese Language Department
  This organisation has details of courses and events for teachers as well as a comprehensive list of Japanese language courses throughout the UK. Also features a selection of links to Japanese language learning resources on the internet.
• Free Japanese language programmes from NHK World Japan
  Easy Japanese
  Easy Travel Japanese
  Japan-easy

Japanese Studies in the UK

• Japan Foundation’s Japanese Studies Survey
• British Association for Japanese Studies

Teach in Japan

Employment Opportunities for International Students in Japan

• Job & Career in Japan (JASSO)
• Job Hunting Guide (JASSO)