Financial aid

Financial Aid

Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarships are awarded to a few highly qualified students each year. The MEXT Scholarship is administered by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of the Government of Japan. The MEXT scholarship covers application, admission and tuition fees, a monthly allowance ranging from147,000 to 148,000 Yen, and a round-trip air ticket from the awardee's home country. The MEXT Scholarship is granted for up to three years based on satisfactory performance of the student.

Applicant for the Monbukagakusho Scholarship must:

  • be a citizen of a country where the Japanese Government Scholarship is offered.
  • be under 35 years of age as of April 1st of the application year.

Selection Criteria and Procedure

Evaluation of applications will be based on the candidate's scholastic ability and research potential assessed from previous credentials, recommendation letters and the essays on specific topics. During the selection process, shortlisted candidates will be invited to face an internet-based interview conducted by a panel of three faculty members at a pre-determined time schedule. Details of this interview will be sent out to short-listed candidates. The final selection will be based on the performance at the interview. The candidates nominated for the scholarship will be recommended to the MEXT for final approval.

Cost of Study

Students who wish to enroll without the MEXT scholarship must find other financial support for his/her study at Saitama University. Following are the general expenses for a self-supported single student for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Application Fee 30,000 Yen upon application
Admission Fee 282,000 Yen upon admission
Tuition Fee 535,800 Yen per year
Living Expense 110,000 to 140,000 Yen per month
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