Osaka University MEXT Scholarship 2027: Application Guide for International Students

The University of Osaka accepts Japanese Government (MEXT) scholarship students at both undergraduate and graduate levels. For 2027 entry, international applicants should pay close attention to the embassy recommendation route, the university's Admissions Assistance Desk process and the Letter of Acceptance deadline.

Scholarship Routes

There are two main application routes for MEXT scholarship students at the University of Osaka:

• Embassy Recommendation: Applicants are recruited and first screened by the Japanese Embassy or Consulate General in their country.
• University Recommendation: Applicants must first pass an eligible University of Osaka programme process and be selected as MEXT scholarship candidates.

Undergraduate Applicants

For the embassy recommendation route, undergraduate scholarship recipients usually complete one year of Japanese language lessons at the Center for Japanese Language and Culture before entering an undergraduate programme if they pass the entrance examination.

Graduate Applicants

Graduate scholarship recipients usually begin as research students for six to twelve months. After passing the entrance examination, they may proceed to a master's or doctoral programme.

Important 2027 Deadline

Applicants who pass the first screening by the Japanese Embassy or Consulate General and want a Letter of Acceptance from the University of Osaka must apply through the Admissions Assistance Desk system by Tuesday, September 1, 2026, Japan Time. Applications submitted on or after Wednesday, September 2, 2026 will not be accepted.

Documents Usually Required for AAD

• Application form
• Field of Study and Research Plan
• Academic transcripts
• Certificate of graduation, completion or degree
• Recommendation letter
• Medical certificate
• Certificate of language proficiency, if available
• Copy of the Passing Certificate of the First Screening from the Japanese Embassy or Consulate General

Official Application Links

• University of Osaka MEXT scholarship page
• University of Osaka AAD application support system
• University of Osaka administrative office contacts

Nigerian applicants should start early because embassy screening, supervisor review and Letter of Acceptance processing can take time. Keep copies of all embassy-stamped documents ready before using the AAD system.