International Multidisciplinary Engineering Graduate Program (IME)
Scholarships
Only the support routes relevant to this programme are listed.
Amounts marked as references must be reconfirmed for the applicant's award year.
MEXT Scholarship (University Recommendation, through IME)
University nomination
What it covers
The MEXT Scholarship grantees are exempt from Entrance Fee and Annual Tuition Fees throughout their entire term of study." Stipend as of 2026: "Basic Monthly Stipend — Master's…
How to apply
No separate scholarship application: When you apply during this application period [September Application], you will automatically be included in the selection for the 3 types of…
Scholarship sponsored by the University of Tokyo (through IME)
University nomination
What it covers
The total amount of scholarship stipend guaranteed by (2)(3) is almost the same as (1) — that is, comparable in stipend value to the MEXT Scholarship.
How to apply
Automatic consideration for all September Application candidates; no separate application is made.
Scholarship sponsored by the Graduate School of Engineering (through IME)
University nomination
What it covers
The total amount of scholarship stipend guaranteed by (2)(3) is almost the same as (1) — comparable in stipend value to the MEXT Scholarship.
How to apply
Automatic consideration for all September Application candidates; no separate application is made.
Entrance Fee and Annual Tuition exemption (self-supporting students)
Separate application
What it covers
Self-supporting students can apply for the exemption of Entrance Fee and Annual Tuition, Entrance Fee could be exempted up to a half of the full amount. Annual Tuition could be…
How to apply
It is possible to apply for Admission Fee Exemption and Tuition Exemption at the University's admission desk during this period (the designated admission procedures period).
More opportunities
Funding from outside the programme — governments, private foundations,
and university-wide schemes you apply for after enrolling.
Private scholarships available after enrolment
Post-enrollment opportunity
What it covers
Coverage is set by each private sponsor and is not published by the programme; "the scholarship amounts are often lower than the MEXT Scholarship".
How to apply
After entering The University of Tokyo, self-supporting students have chances to apply for several kinds of private scholarships. Details are published by the Office of…
Scholarships, nominations and fee exemptions are competitive unless the programme
states that every admitted student receives the award. Admission on its own does
not guarantee funding.
