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.

【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 2027: Six
April 2026: Six (Application is closed.)
April 2025: Five (Application is closed.)
April 2024: Five (Application is closed.)
April 2023: Five (Application is closed.)

【Admission Period, Application Deadline】

For April 2027 Admission:From August 17, 2026 to September 18, 2026(Application must be received no later than.)

【Application Guidance】

The application guidelines the April 2027 enrollment.

• Application Guide
• Application Form
  (Note) This form cannot be used to apply for April 2027 enrollment.

【Entrance Exam】

Applicants are required to take the following exam:

• Special Entrance Examination for International Students
• Application Form