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MEXT • Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship • Est. 1954 • 7 Programme Types Independent Guide — Not affiliated with MEXT or JASSO

After Winning

After MEXT Selection
From Results to Arrival in Japan

You made it through the application. Now what? The visa process, the preparatory language year, arriving in Japan, and every bureaucratic step you need to complete before classes start.

Post-Selection Checklist

Track your preparation after receiving MEXT selection.

Certificate of Eligibility — embassy processes this Student visa — apply after CoE arrives Flight booking — MEXT covers round-trip airfare Accommodation — university dorm or private housing Bank account setup — needed for stipend deposit Health insurance — National Health Insurance enrollment Start Japanese study — even basics help enormously Contact your professor/lab — introduce yourself before arrival

Prep Year Timeline

Apr

Arrive in Japan

Orientation, city registration, bank setup.

Apr–Sep

Language Training

Intensive Japanese (if not N2+). 5 hours/day.

Oct+

Begin Programme

Start degree or continue language training.

Still in the Application Phase?

If you have not applied yet, start with our step-by-step guide. If you are waiting for results, read up on what to expect so you are ready when the good news arrives.

How to Apply Living in Japan Guide

After MEXT SelectionFrom Results to Arrival in Japan