Hokkaido University MEXT Scholarship 2026 — Fully Funded (No IELTS)

Masters & PhD | Starts Oct 2026 | Deadline: Dec 4, 2025

Dreaming of studying in Japan without paying tuition or stressing about flights? Hokkaido University’s MEXT Scholarship 2026 covers tuition, monthly living allowance, and travel for selected international Master’s and Doctoral students joining the Graduate Program for Environmental Conservation Leadership for Post-SDGs. This post breaks down eligibility, benefits, required docs and how to apply — in a clean, copy-paste-ready format for your Blogger post.

Quick Snapshot

• Host: Hokkaido University, Japan
• Programs: Master’s (2 yrs) & Doctoral (3 yrs)
• Stipend: Master’s 144,000 JPY / month — Doctoral 145,000 JPY / month
• Coverage: Tuition + Matriculation waived, travel costs covered
• Language: IELTS not required; English B2 or equivalent

Who Can Apply?

International students with strong academic records (GPA ≥ 2.30/3.00) entering as new students or already in Japan. Applicants must meet one of the language conditions: B2 CEFR (or above) on an accepted test, or previous education conducted in English.

Benefits

• Full tuition & fees waiver
• Monthly stipend (listed above)
• Round-trip airfare covered
• Application & matriculation fees exempted

Required Documents

• MEXT application form
• Research plan linking your work to SDGs
• Passport copy or national ID
• Official transcripts (with grading scale)
• Graduation certificate / diploma
• Recommendation letter (dean or above)
• Thesis abstracts (if any)
• Proof of language ability

How to Apply (Step-by-step)

1. Read the official program details (link below).
2. Contact a prospective supervisor at Hokkaido University and confirm fit.
3. Submit your documents through the supervisor by email.
4. Pass the entrance exam in summer 2026.
5. Start your program in October 2026 (no research student period).

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Tip: reach out to potential supervisors early — top supervisors often get flooded with applicants. Prepare your research plan so it clearly ties to environmental conservation & SDGs.

At a glance

Deadline: Dec 4, 2025

Start: Oct 2026

Fields: Environmental Science / Conservation leadership

Contact & Source

Official program page — follow links for application details and entry requirements.

Hokkaido University — Program Page

Reference

MEXT scholarship guidelines; Hokkaido University Graduate School materials.

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Sources: Hokkaido University program page — Read official details.