Study & Scholarships
Scholarships
The Japanese government's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT, also known as Monbukagakusho) offers scholarships annually to Australian citizens who wish to study at Japanese universities. The four categories are: Undergraduate, Research, Teacher Training, and Japanese Studies. For more information see the following link:
Other scholarship opportunities are listed below. Many of the institutions listed under "More educational links" also have scholarship options.
- "Scholarships for International Students" (general information pamphlet by JASSO)
- Visiting Research Scholar Fellowship at the International Research Center for Japanese Studies (English) (Japanese)
- Scholarships from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (English) (Japanese)
- Hakuho Foundation Japanese Research Fellowship (English) (Japanese)
- Hamer Scholarships Program
- New Colombo Plan Scholarship Program
- Australia-Japan Foundation Grant Program
Studying in Japan
A comprehensive guide to studying in Japan for overseas students at both graduate and post-graduate level is available from the following websites.
- "Student Guide to Japan" (downloadable PDF)
- Gateway to Study in Japan (mobile-friendly site)
More educational links
- Okayama University Discovery Program for Global Learners
- The University of Tokyo: Programs in English at Komaba (PEAK)
- Hokkaido University Modern Japanese Studies Program scholarship
- University of Tsukuba - Degree Programs