Closed Closed — the 2027 intake deadline at the embassy was 22 May 2026 (postmark)
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship — Research Students (master's and doctoral), Embassy route for Tunisia
This cycle is closed. The requirements below are kept as they were published. The embassy opened the 2027 call in April 2026. The next round's dates are not published yet.
At a glance
Where
Japanese universities
Level
Master's, doctorate, graduate research
Allowance
143,000–145,000 yen/month
Deadline
Closed 22 May 2026
Apply
Paper file to the Embassy of Japan, Tunis
Who can apply
Criteria stated by the funder on the official source.
Nationality
The Embassy of Japan in Tunisia page lists 'Être de nationalité tunisienne' (Tunisian nationality) as a required qualification for this embassy route.
Stated
Age
Applicants must be born on or after 2 April 1992 (2027 intake), per the embassy page and the MEXT guidelines.
Stated
Education
Master's applicants need 16 years of schooling or a bachelor's-equivalent degree; doctoral applicants need a master's-equivalent degree (MEXT 2027 guidelines).
Stated
Language
Applicants must be willing to learn Japanese. All documents must be in English or Japanese; a JLPT, TOEIC or TOEFL certificate is attached if available.
Stated
Funding and what it does not cover
The MEXT 2027 guidelines list a monthly allowance of 143,000 yen (preparatory/non-regular), 144,000 yen (master's) or 145,000 yen (doctoral), waived entrance, matriculation and tuition fees, and an economy air ticket to and from Japan.
Covered by the funder
Monthly allowance (143,000–145,000 yen)
Entrance examination, matriculation and tuition fees
Economy-class air ticket to Japan and back
Not covered — you pay these
Travel to the departure airport, airport taxes and travel insurance
