Scholarship
- Scholarships that can be Applied for Prior to Enrollment
- Scholarships that can be Applied for After Enrollment
- Pamphlet "Scholarships for International Students in Japan"
Scholarships that can be Applied for Prior to Enrollment
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship (Embassy Recommendation)
Please contact the Japanese Embassy in your country of nationality.
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship (University Recommendation) [General]
*The application deadline for Fall 2025 enrollment was closed.
This program is open to students who wish to enter our university's master's or doctoral programs. Students must first enroll as research students. Application materials are available only to NUT faculty members. Application materials should be obtained through NUT faculty members. The faculty member gives the application materials to the candidate whom he/she recommends. Please find a faculty member on your own who will give you the application materials (i.e., recommend you).
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship (University Recommendation) [Special Program]
No scholarships are currently available.
SDG Professional Course Scholarship
Please visit the "Application Procedure for Admission to the Master's and Doctoral Program (SDG Professional Course) " page below.
JASSO Gakushu-Shoreihi
Successful applicants who took the entrance exam overseas （outside Japan） are eligible for this scholarship. Candidates who meet the application requirements, including academic achievements, will be contacted individually by the Section of International Student Affairs.
Scholarships that can be Applied for After Enrollment
There are 2 types of scholarships available for privately financed students at Nagaoka University of Technology. Regardless of the types, all scholarship invitations sent to NUT will be informed you by e-mail or the university website. Please keep checking the latest information to seize the opportunity.
Scholarships which require NUT's nomination
This type of scholarships requires NUT's nomination. NUT will carefully select candidates to nominate. Registration for the scholarship selection is offered twice a year in March/April and July/September. Without this registration, there is no chance to win any of the scholarships in this category.
The 2nd registration of scholarship for 2025
Application Period : April 1st - April 9th, 2025 (17:00 in JST)
International students who are currently applying for scholarships and awaiting results are also recommended to submit the application form this time as well.
NOT Needing the University's Nomination
Any student who meets the requirements of this type of scholarship is welcome to apply.
Some of the scholar foundations ask an applicant to directly send necessary documents to them; however, most of them request applications to send all the documents through Int’l student affairs.
LIST of Scholarship Programs
Other Scholarships
There are scholarships managed by the Section of Scholarships and Financial Assistance that international students are eligible to apply for. Additionally, international students can also apply for scholarships listed in the PDF files under “Grant-based Scholarships” (non-repayable) and “Loan-based Scholarships” (repayable) on the “Scholarships Organized by Local Municipalities or Private Scholarship Organizations” webpage. Scholarships marked with a circle (○) in the “Eligibility for International Students” column are open to international applicants.
Pamphlet "Scholarships for International Students in Japan"
"Scholarships for International Students in Japan" is a pamphlet that contains details of scholarships for international students. The scholarship information is based on the annual survey conducted by JASSO.