Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship 2026
2025/4/15
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship 2026 for Libyan Students (Research Students)
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) of Japan offers scholarships to Libyan students who wish to study in graduate courses at Japanese universities as Research Students (either regular students or non-regular students) under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program for 2026. Please visit the website of Study in Japan where you can find general information of the program, application guidelines and application forms.
The non-exhaustive list about required qualifications for application is as follows:
1. Those who were born on or after 2 April 1991.
2. Those who obtained at least a bachelor's degree. *Current undergraduate students who is expected to obtain their bachelor's degrees prior to their studies in Japan are also eligible.
3. Those who have a sufficient English ability for academic studies in Japan.
4. Those who have a clear and detailed research project.
5. Those who hold Libyan nationality. *Other foreign national students must apply to the Japanese Embassies in their home countries.
For detailed information about required qualifications and application procedure, please go to the links of Application Guidelines for Research Students and read it carefully.
【Selection Schedule 2025-2026】
1. 15 April (Tuesday) 2025: Start of the call for application
2. 31 May (Saturday) 2025: Application deadline *Emails of application should be received by the Embassy no later than 23:59 of May 31st in Libyan time.
3. By 15-June (Sunday) 2025: Announcement of the result of the screening of application documents *Embassy will send emails only to the applicants who pass the screening of application documents.
4. End of June 2025 (to be confirmed): Written exams (English and Japanese) and interview in English *The exams and interview will be held in Tripoli for applicants who pass the screening of application documents.
5. Beginning of July 2025 (to be confirmed): Announcement of the result of written exams and interview.
6. From July to end of August 2025 (to be conformed): Request of a provisional acceptance to Japanese universities * The request will be made by applicant(s) who pass the exams and interview.
7. Around mid-September – early October 2025: Submission of a Placement Preference Application Form
8. From November 2025: Screening by MEXT
9. January to March 2026: Notification of results of selection and university placement
*The schedule is subject to change without prior notice.
【Points to Note】
· Applicants must send all the required documents mentioned in Application Guidelines via email to eoj.culture.libya@tr.mofa.go.jp by 31 May (Saturday) 2025. *Application documents which are sent to other embassy email addresses will NOT be considered.
· All application documents including recommendation letter(s) must be sent in one email and the total file size should not exceed 10 MB. *If total file size exceeds 10 MB, the Embassy will not be able to receive the email and the application will not be considered. Please note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to make sure the file size is within 10 MB. A confirmation email will be sent to applicants from the Embassy when an application email is properly received by the deadline.
· Incomplete applications will NOT be considered and automatically eliminated. Applicants must submit all necessary application documents by one email.
· Applications after 23:59 of 31 May 2025 will NOT be considered without exception.
【FAQ】
1. Can I apply for the scholarship for undergraduate students?
- No, the Embassy of Japan in Libya only accepts applications for Research Students.
2. I am a Libyan national living outside of Libya. Can I apply for the scholarship through the Embassy of Japan in the country where I am?
- No, applications from Libyan nationals are accepted only through the Embassy of Japan in Libya.
3. Can I take the written exams and interview online?
- No, all the applicants are required to come to an examination venue in Tripoli to have the written exams and interview. The examination venue in Tripoli will be announced only for those who pass the first screening of the application documents.
4. Can the Embassy help applicants to obtain VISA to Japan after passing the written exam and interview?
- The Embassy will support successful applicants to obtain VISA to Japan. However, applicants must travel to the Embassy of Japan in Tunisia, Egypt or Consulate General of Japan in Istanbul by their own expense to obtain VISA. All related travel and accommodation cost to/in Tunis, Cairo or Istanbul should be covered by applicants.
5. Do I have to submit my photos with the application?
- Yes, under any circumstances, submission of your photos is required. You may wear hijab.
6. Do I have to take Japanese language exam? I have never studied Japanese language.
- Yes, it is mandatory for all applicants to take both Japanese and English exams at the written exam. However, you will not be eliminated due to your Japanese language capacity and your score of the Japanese exam.
7. Can I check past exams?
- Yes. Past exams are available at the website of Study in Japan. Please refer to the sample questions for Research Students.
8. I would like to bring my family to Japan. Is it possible?
- Please note that under the MEXT Scholarship Program, the allowance and flight ticket fare will be covered only for the scholarship students. If you wish to bring your family to Japan, the Japanese government will NOT pay for their visas, allowance, and flight ticket fares. Visa processing time and necessary documents may vary depending on each case.
For further information, please read carefully Application Guidelines for Research Students.
Should you have any further questions, please contact eoj.culture.libya@tr.mofa.go.jp
The non-exhaustive list about required qualifications for application is as follows:
1. Those who were born on or after 2 April 1991.
2. Those who obtained at least a bachelor's degree. *Current undergraduate students who is expected to obtain their bachelor's degrees prior to their studies in Japan are also eligible.
3. Those who have a sufficient English ability for academic studies in Japan.
4. Those who have a clear and detailed research project.
5. Those who hold Libyan nationality. *Other foreign national students must apply to the Japanese Embassies in their home countries.
For detailed information about required qualifications and application procedure, please go to the links of Application Guidelines for Research Students and read it carefully.
【Selection Schedule 2025-2026】
1. 15 April (Tuesday) 2025: Start of the call for application
2. 31 May (Saturday) 2025: Application deadline *Emails of application should be received by the Embassy no later than 23:59 of May 31st in Libyan time.
3. By 15-June (Sunday) 2025: Announcement of the result of the screening of application documents *Embassy will send emails only to the applicants who pass the screening of application documents.
4. End of June 2025 (to be confirmed): Written exams (English and Japanese) and interview in English *The exams and interview will be held in Tripoli for applicants who pass the screening of application documents.
5. Beginning of July 2025 (to be confirmed): Announcement of the result of written exams and interview.
6. From July to end of August 2025 (to be conformed): Request of a provisional acceptance to Japanese universities * The request will be made by applicant(s) who pass the exams and interview.
7. Around mid-September – early October 2025: Submission of a Placement Preference Application Form
8. From November 2025: Screening by MEXT
9. January to March 2026: Notification of results of selection and university placement
*The schedule is subject to change without prior notice.
【Points to Note】
· Applicants must send all the required documents mentioned in Application Guidelines via email to eoj.culture.libya@tr.mofa.go.jp by 31 May (Saturday) 2025. *Application documents which are sent to other embassy email addresses will NOT be considered.
· All application documents including recommendation letter(s) must be sent in one email and the total file size should not exceed 10 MB. *If total file size exceeds 10 MB, the Embassy will not be able to receive the email and the application will not be considered. Please note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to make sure the file size is within 10 MB. A confirmation email will be sent to applicants from the Embassy when an application email is properly received by the deadline.
· Incomplete applications will NOT be considered and automatically eliminated. Applicants must submit all necessary application documents by one email.
· Applications after 23:59 of 31 May 2025 will NOT be considered without exception.
【FAQ】
1. Can I apply for the scholarship for undergraduate students?
- No, the Embassy of Japan in Libya only accepts applications for Research Students.
2. I am a Libyan national living outside of Libya. Can I apply for the scholarship through the Embassy of Japan in the country where I am?
- No, applications from Libyan nationals are accepted only through the Embassy of Japan in Libya.
3. Can I take the written exams and interview online?
- No, all the applicants are required to come to an examination venue in Tripoli to have the written exams and interview. The examination venue in Tripoli will be announced only for those who pass the first screening of the application documents.
4. Can the Embassy help applicants to obtain VISA to Japan after passing the written exam and interview?
- The Embassy will support successful applicants to obtain VISA to Japan. However, applicants must travel to the Embassy of Japan in Tunisia, Egypt or Consulate General of Japan in Istanbul by their own expense to obtain VISA. All related travel and accommodation cost to/in Tunis, Cairo or Istanbul should be covered by applicants.
5. Do I have to submit my photos with the application?
- Yes, under any circumstances, submission of your photos is required. You may wear hijab.
6. Do I have to take Japanese language exam? I have never studied Japanese language.
- Yes, it is mandatory for all applicants to take both Japanese and English exams at the written exam. However, you will not be eliminated due to your Japanese language capacity and your score of the Japanese exam.
7. Can I check past exams?
- Yes. Past exams are available at the website of Study in Japan. Please refer to the sample questions for Research Students.
8. I would like to bring my family to Japan. Is it possible?
- Please note that under the MEXT Scholarship Program, the allowance and flight ticket fare will be covered only for the scholarship students. If you wish to bring your family to Japan, the Japanese government will NOT pay for their visas, allowance, and flight ticket fares. Visa processing time and necessary documents may vary depending on each case.
For further information, please read carefully Application Guidelines for Research Students.
Should you have any further questions, please contact eoj.culture.libya@tr.mofa.go.jp