A fully funded scholarship in Japan allows you to pursue your master’s degree at one of Japan’s leading higher education institutions. Applications are open for the University of Tokyo ADB Scholarship 2027. This highly competitive scholarship program, financed by the Government of Japan and administered by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), is designed for citizens of ADB developing countries to pursue a master’s degree at leading higher education institutions, including the University of Tokyo.
Under this scholarship program, students will pursue a master’s degree at the Graduate School of Frontier Science (GSFS) at the University of Tokyo. The scholarship is currently open for the October 2027 intake. Selected students will receive coverage of tuition and enrollment fees, airfare, a monthly stipend, and more. A total of 9 departments at the institute are accepting ADB-JSP students for the 2027 intake. The deadline for each department varies; however, December 10, 2026, is the deadline for most eligible departments. Read more details below.
University of Tokyo ADB Scholarship 2027 Overview
- Host Country: Japan
- Host Institute: GSFS, University of Tokyo
- Degree Level: Masters Degreee
- Funded by: Government of Japan
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: Varies by department
Program Objective
The objective of the scholarship program is to support students from developing countries in studying at leading institutions to advance their knowledge and skills so they can contribute to the social and economic development of their home countries.
Participating Departments
Following GSFS, departments and programs are accepting ADB-Japan students for the October 2027 intake:
Departments
- Department of Material Science and Technology
- Department of Advanced Energy
- Department of Integrated Biosciences
- Department of Natural Environmental Studies
- Department of Ocean Technology, Policy, and Environment
- Department of Environment Systems
- Department of Human and Engineered Environmental Studies
- Department of Socio-Cultural Environment Studies
- Department of International Studies
Program
- Graduate Program in Sustainability Science
For the 2027 intake, the institute has expanded the eligible areas
Who can Apply?
Applicants meeting the following criteria can apply:
- Be a national of an ADB developing member country
- Secure admission to an eligible master’s program at GSFS
- Meet the scholarship requirements
- Applicants must be no older than 35 years of age
- The scholarship supports only a master’s degree
- Doctoral degrees are not supported
- Identify a faculty member who can supervise the proposed research
- Agree to return to the home country after completion of studies
Scholarship Coverage
Selected scholars will receive the following support:
- Full tuition coverage
- Institute enrollment fee
- Round-trip airfare support
- Monthly stipend of approximately JPY 144,000
- Allowance to cover research activities
Required Documents
- Application Form
- Research Plan
- Study field
- Recommendation Letter form
- Any other additional documents required by the department or program
Also, Check:
- Asia Pacific University ADB Scholarship 2027 in Japan
- Asia University ASEAN Scholarship 2027 in Japan
How to Apply for the University of Tokyo ADB Scholarship 2027?
The application process consists of the following steps:
- Step 1: Make sure you meet the ADB-JSP eligibility requirements
- Step 2: Identify a suitable faculty member to supervise your research
- Step 3: Apply to the relevant master’s program
- Step 4: The institute will nominate selected candidates to ADB
- Step 5: ADB will review the nomination and announce the result
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