Study in Japan

The Government of Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) offers scholarships to foreign students who wish to study at Japanese universities.

There are three types of scholarships offered through the Consulate General of Japan in Montreal: Japanese Studies Students, Undergraduate Students, and Research Students. Each covers the round-trip flight between Canada and Japan, full tuition, and a monthly allowance.

Refer to our MEXT Scholarships webpage for more information.

Thinking of studying in Japan and looking for a place to start or for more detailed information on a variety of topics?

Consult JASSO's Study in Japan website, a great source of general information on everything and anything related to studying in Japan, such as reasons to choose the country as a destination, information on its education system, practical information on living in Japan, lists of different universities, programs, and scholarships offered by various organizations, and much more.

About JASSO
The Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) is an organization under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan (MEXT). As a leader in providing student services, it administers scholarship and loan programs, international student support programs, and student life support programs.

Established as an independent administrative entity promoting international scientific cooperation, the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) offers overseas reserchers several fellowship opportunities to conduct joint research activities in Japan with colleagues from local universities and research institutes.

Please consult its website for more detailed information.