Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship（Undergraduate Program）

【Overview】

The Faculty of International Resource Sciences known as FIRS, provides international education in resource sciences by offering all courses taught in English in the three departments: Dept. of Resource Policy and Management; Dept. of Earth Resource Science, and Dept. of Earth Resource Engineering and Environmental Science, in which courses are offered in humanities/social science, geo-science and engineering, respectively. Our aim is to nurture talented individuals who can play an active role in the global resource field, regardless of nationality. Therefore, we actively accept international students.

The Faculty of International Resource Sciences is planning to apply for the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship (Undergraduate Program) for students admitted in April 2026.

【Scholarship】

A monthly stipend of JPY 117,000 (subject to change in each academic year) is granted. Admission and tuition fees will be waived.

【Enrollment Period and Number of Recipients】

April 2026: TBD(The Faculty of International Resource Sciences is planning to apply for the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship (Undergraduate Program) for students admitted in April 2026.)
April 2025: Five (Application is closed.)
April 2024: Five (Application is closed.)
April 2023: Five (Application is closed.)

【Application Period】

For April 2026 Admission plan: From November 4 to November 27, 2025. (Applications must be received during this period.)

【Application Guidance】

April 2026 Admission: (Plan)
(The Faculty of International Resource Sciences is planning to apply for the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship (Undergraduate Program) for students admitted in April 2026.)

• Application Guide
• Application Form

【Entrance Exam】

Applicants are required to take the following exam:

• Special Entrance Examination for International Students
• Application Form