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Osaka University MEXT Scholarship 2027 applicants should note the embassy route, AAD process, September 1 Letter of Acceptance deadline and required documents.
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.
There are two main application routes for MEXT scholarship students at the University of Osaka:
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 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.
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.
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.
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