🇯🇵 Japan — Various Japanese universities
MEXT (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
Overall
5.5
Components
L 5 / R 5 / W 5 / S 5
Level
UG, PG, PhD
Deadline
April–May (Embassy) or October–January (University)
Country
🇯🇵 Japan
Coverage
Full tuition fees, Monthly stipend of ¥143,000–¥148,000 +2 more
About MEXT (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship
The MEXT (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship is the Japanese government's premier scholarship for international students. It covers tuition, a generous monthly stipend, return airfare, and up to one year of Japanese language preparatory training. The programme supports undergraduate, master's, and doctoral study at universities across Japan.
IELTS Required
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✓
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 61, JLPT N2
Coverage
- •Full tuition fees
- •Monthly stipend of ¥143,000–¥148,000
- •Return airfare
- •Japanese language preparatory training
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1.MEXT requires only IELTS 5.5 overall with 5.0 in each band, making it one of the most accessible scholarships score-wise. However, a higher score (6.5+) can strengthen your application significantly during the competitive screening process.
- 2.Both IELTS Academic and General Training are accepted, which is unusual for scholarships. Choose the version you are most comfortable with to maximise your score.
- 3.Start IELTS preparation at least 3 months before the Embassy recommendation deadline (April–May). If applying through the University route (October–January), coordinate your IELTS schedule with the specific university's requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What IELTS score do I need for the MEXT Scholarship?
Does MEXT accept TOEFL instead of IELTS?
Can I apply for MEXT without IELTS?
Đạt Yêu Cầu IELTS Đại Học
Chiến lược hàng tuần miễn phí để đạt Band 6.5, 7.0 hoặc 7.5 để nhập học.