Partial funding · Study in Japan
University of Tokyo Fellowship
A research grant-in-aid of ¥200,000 a month for the standard period of the graduate programme
- Funder
- University of Tokyo
- Level
- Postgraduate · Doctoral
- Coverage
- Partial
About this scholarship
Running since 2004, the UTokyo Fellowship supports privately financed international students at Japan's highest-ranked university with a monthly research grant-in-aid rather than a tuition waiver.
At ¥200,000 a month it covers living costs in Tokyo comfortably, but tuition of roughly ¥535,800 a year is separate — many recipients combine it with a tuition exemption applied for after enrolment.
🗓️ Deadline
Nominations run through the graduate school you apply to, alongside the admission application
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Holding or applying for admission to a UTokyo graduate programme as a privately financed international student
- An excellent academic record and a research plan that fits the graduate school
- Not concurrently receiving another large scholarship such as MEXT
- Open to applicants of any nationality
- Continued payment depends on satisfactory academic progress
How to apply
- Apply for admission to the UTokyo graduate school running your programme
- Ask the graduate school's admissions office about fellowship nomination at the point of application
- Submit the research plan and academic record the school requires for nomination
- Selection is made internally by the graduate school and the university
- Apply separately for a tuition fee exemption after enrolment if you need one
Studying in Japan
Cutting-edge research, growing English-taught programmes and a job-hunting visa after study. Post-study work: Job-hunting visa up to 1 year.
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University of Tokyo Fellowship: your questions, answered
What does the University of Tokyo Fellowship cover?
A research grant-in-aid of ¥200,000 a month for the standard period of the graduate programme. Running since 2004, the UTokyo Fellowship supports privately financed international students at Japan's highest-ranked university with a monthly research grant-in-aid rather than a tuition waiver.
Who is eligible for the University of Tokyo Fellowship?
Core requirements are: Holding or applying for admission to a UTokyo graduate programme as a privately financed international student; An excellent academic record and a research plan that fits the graduate school; Not concurrently receiving another large scholarship such as MEXT; Open to applicants of any nationality; Continued payment depends on satisfactory academic progress. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the University of Tokyo Fellowship deadline?
Nominations run through the graduate school you apply to, alongside the admission application. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.