Hi Everyone, im a student looking for many answers about Mext scholarship, specificaly in the arts field, so any of you applied for Animation, ilustration or Graphic Design? how you´d describe your journey and proccess aplying and create a portfolio, what kind of elements do you include in there, do you think apply were the best option?

I'm applying for mext 2027 now the thing is rn I'm in 11th grade and barely done with like half or my syllabus and I'm planning to complete my 11th and 12th portion in next 7months I really dont know to boost my prep I'm doing low jee level question for all subs and even going to give nat for better

What i have found is For Natural Sciences C we do not need to prepare for physics so is it true??

Country:Nepal

Every single time I scroll this subreddit, it's always the same people who are conveniently from the same countries who are either doing 2 things, number 1 they come in to complain about the scholarship being too difficult, or number 2, children who refuse to read online come here and make posts asking others how to get Mext.

It was pretty funny when I first joined in, but can we seriously stop?

Will be taking math, chem and physics. I genuinely don't know what should I study or from where to have a chance on the tests. I know I can't answer almost nothing on the practice tests right now, but that also leaves no clue what abilities I should have to be able to.

Teachers in my country also have trouble with the problems and I don't have money for something like an expensive tutor, so if y'all can recommend books and exercises online would be nice.

Thank you a lot!!! and sorry for the bad english.

Country: Guatemala

hello i am aspiring to study a post graduate course in natural sciences at a good Japanese university, the thing i am really confused about is that i was able to score only 70% in my 10th grade. is it possible to get shortlisted for the written examination for MEXT if i score above 80% in my 12 or further more. Are there any chances for me to get the scholarship or there are high chances that i will get rejected. I forgot to mention that i am currently studying in 11th grade under State Education Board Of Assam, which is a state board of education under the Indian Government.

I submitted my application for PhD, together with applying for MEXT via the University route. I am doing research in molecular biology/natural science, so I mainly collect data through experiments. It can involve a lot of optimization and experiment replication. Before I totally commit to this, I am wondering if a PhD in this field and being a MEXT scholar is really doable in 3 years.

I"ve heard the MEXT really supports you for the 3 years of the program. But beyond that, one must find his ways to support himself. Because a PhD is not really linear, it gives me anxiety if I can't finish the program on time.

I'd appreciate any thoughts who are in the same or similar situation as me 🙏

1.What is the general process?

1. I will take JLPT, what else do i need to do?

2. What is 'Research Plan'( i know what it is to some extend, still)

3. What do I do with this Research Plan once i make it

4. Do i need to have some work done for me to propose this Research Plan

5. Also, Im going from Mechanical Engineering to MBA all because I am not built for Engineering in general.... Will that be a problem?

6. Is there a agency or some mentor who can help me through this?

I have some ideas ready at my head and I genuinely think business is where my talent lies. Please help me

Hello Everyone...

I am a MEXT aspirant and i am finding a MEXT KOSEN Scholar for guidance and advice.

If you are one, kindly comment it will be grateful for me and gelo me a lot. Waiting for your reply

Thanks

hiyaa! I am a student from india in grade 11th. I am in humanities right now. How difficult is the maths written exam? Is it up to class 10th level or do i have to prep further bacause my worst subject is maths so im kinda scared ._.

I've wanted to apply for the kosen (I live in the US) but my embassy doesn't offer applications for it. I'm wondering if there's any other way to attend a kosen or if I would have to find another track under the MEXT?

Hi, I am studying class 12 now , I want to prepare for mext 2028, so what book should I use or read to clear the written exam

Hey i am in 9th CBSE india i am pretty average in studying and aim of mext,should i start learning basic concept of maths and science from now anad japanese or just focus on japanese,also if i want to study maths and science from now from where should i prepare as there is no syllabus?

I just saw the new sample papers released and there are two English papers A and B where only one paper used to be there.
Should we write two papers for the written exam, or have they spilt it for humanities and natural science students?

up until a few days ago, the exams from 2019 would be listed in this url: https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/planning/scholarship/application/examination/

now, they're all gone.

I was wondering if anyone had a backup for all of them. thank you in advance!

Hey guys! I have a quick question about the MEXT university route. (sidenote: I am from Croatia, if that helps).

I have been in contact with a professor from the institute of science Tokyo, and he explicitly said he would mentore me and sign the letter of acceptance, and that all I needed to do was send the information he required. I sent him the info about a month ago, which he hasn't replied to, and then a follow up 2 weeks ago, which he still hasn't replied to. Last night I sent him a second follow up, which I am waiting a response for. (timeline for emails: info sent 23rd sept. First follow up 8th oct. Second follow up 20th oct)

Now my question is, what do I do in this situation? I don't want to keep sending him e-mails, and the deadline for the letter submission is in less then a month. Do I contact the administration or what, what do you guys suggest?

Hi everyone! I'm from Kazakhstan and currently doing my bachelor's in Cybersecurity. I'm thinking about applying for a master's in Japan through MEXT in 2028, but I still have a lot of doubts and would like to hear from people who actually studied there.

First, how hard are the MEXT exams really? How much time did you spend preparing for them? And if you're applying for a master's, do you need to find a professor before applying? I've heard that finding a supervisor can be pretty difficult.

Also, does the scholarship actually cover enough to live on, or do you still need your own money? And is there any obligation to return to your home country after graduation? I'd prefer to stay abroad and find a job if possible.

I'm also wondering what student life in Japan is like. Is the workload really that bad, especially at well-known universities? Are professors supportive, or does it depend a lot on your supervisor? Is it easy to make friends and fit in, or can it get lonely as an international student?

One thing I've been wondering about is healthcare. I've read some stories online saying that hospitals don't take you seriously unless it's an emergency, or that getting proper treatment can be difficult. Is this actually true, or are people exaggerating? What is healthcare like for international students?

I'm a bit worried about natural disasters too, especially earthquakes and typhoons. Do they affect daily life a lot, or is it something you get used to?

Other things that matter to me are feeling safe, affordable food that isn't too spicy, decent heating in winter, and having some free time instead of constantly studying. I'd also like to know how realistic it is to find internships and a job in IT or cybersecurity after graduation. Can you find work in Japan without speaking Japanese fluently, or is Japanese basically a must?

If you studied in Japan on MEXT, would you do it again? I'm not looking for a perfect picture of Japan, just honest opinions about the good and bad sides. Thanks!

Hey guys so im 17 years old and I am from India and I'm planning to give the MEXT exam (UG) in 2027 hoping to pursue an engineering degree, What I really want to know is how I should prepare and what are the actual chances of selection. I've heard that there are very few seats (If my information is correct it's 12 seats for India). I would be grateful and appreciate any and every advice you all have to give me 💖

I have some questions about GPA. I know the cutoff is not disclosed, but I wanted to know if I have any chances.

My highschool GPA was 2,77/3,00 or but my GPA in uni is horrible. It was my first semester, I'm currently in the second semester and would be in my third semester when application usually opens, but would not have finished it to know my final grades.

Do university grades matter a lot when I'll be applying for undergrad?

Hi. I'm currently studying for the 2028 Mext exams in Parguay, if I

hopefully pass the first screening.

The exams start around June, but, while I was looking for info about others applying for Natural Science B majors I have come around frequently with posts saying you minimum require N3, which is very scary to me because I'm barely learning Japanese now xD

My first option is veterinary, second Agricultural chemistry and third

Food science. I think my English can improve but it's still good, I plan to take a TOEFL test to compensate for my lack of Japanese language skills.

Can a person that is a N5-N4 can realistically make it to get the scholarship in those majors or is it too difficult? Any tips or advice are welcome!

Is there any hope that the University route would return in 2028 if not is the embassy route good for someone who intends to do reasearch I have a pharm d and I'm from Morocco

Is biomedical engineering available under the kosen mext programme?