| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on Monbukagakusho Scholarship |
| Q1. What is Monbukagakusho? |
| Monbukagakusho is the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan. |
| Q2. How are International students selected for Monbukagakusho scholarship? |
| International students are usually selected for Monbukagakusho scholarship either through Japanese Embassy or Japanese Universities. |
| Q3. Could you explain the system of getting scholarship through Japanese Embassy nomination? |
The steps are as follows:
- Ministry of Education, Bangladesh advertises in the newspapers inviting applications for Monbukagakusho scholarships (for both undergraduate and post graduate studies).
- Applicants have to apply to the Ministry of Education, Bangladesh within the deadline.
- Ministry of Education selects about 30 applicants on the basis of their past academic records and sends the list to the Japanese Embassy in Bangladesh and also notifies the primarily selected applicants.
- Japanese Embassy in Bangladesh sends the primarily selected applicants necessary forms and requests them to submit necessary documents to the them. During this period, each applicant is asked to contact any professor in any Japanese University to get letter of acceptance from him. This letter of acceptance is also important.
- They make an schedule for the interviews of the applicants.
- The Japanese Embassy sends all the documents to Monbukagakusho.
- Monbukagakusho has the final say. The finally selected applicants will be notified through Japanese Embassy.
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| Q4. How can I get Japanese University nomination for Monbukagakusho Scholarship? |
The steps are as follows:
- Contact one professor in any Japanese University under whom you want to conduct research. Your field of interest must match with the field of research of that professor. When you contact one professor for the first time, don't forget to send your elegant resume that highlights your current research activities, academic achievements, etc.
- Write to the professor clearly that you want to continue research under him and want to be selected for Monbukagakusho scholarship. You have to make the professor convinced that you are the eligible person to continue his research.
- If the professor is convinced, he may respond.
- If the professor responds, request him to send you application forms for scholarship. Note here that many Japanese professor does not know well about Monbukagakusho scholarship.
- Professor would send you application forms, you fill it up and return it to the professor with necessary documents.
- Professor will submit your application to Monbukagakusho through his university.
- Mobukagakusho will decide whether to accept you or not.
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| Q5. Is there any other way except the above two to get Monbukagakusho Scholarship? |
| Yes. Some Japanese universities have special graduate programs for International students. In this case, you have to apply directly to the university and to get recommendation from one professor of the departments for which the program is intended. For an example, see "special graduate program for non-Japanese" above. |
| Q6. Is learning of Japanese Language mandatory? |
| It depends. If you are selected for scholarship under special graduate program, learning of Japanese is not mandatory. Else, you have to learn Japanese for at least six months. |
| Q7. When one is selected for Monbukagakusho scholarship, is he/she admitted into Masters or Ph.D. course automatically? |
| Except special graduate programs, one has to take entrance examination to get admission into Masters or Ph.D. course. Keep in mind that you come to Japan as a research student and you have to learn Japanese language for six months and prepare yourself for entrance examination. |
| Q8. Is entrance examination very hard? How many times can I take entrance examination? |
| It depends on the university and departments. If it is the University of Tokyo and the graduate school of economics/engineering/ frontier sciences/medical science/information science and technology, etc., the entrance examination is really difficult if you do not prepare yourself enough for it. The number of times you can appear at the entrance examination depends on the university as well as the department; it is usually 2. |
| Q9. How is the postgraduate education system in Japan? |
| Postgraduate education in Japan is research intensive. But there are some course works in Masters and Ph.D. course. |
| Q10. Is it possible to change a professor after coming to Japan? |
| Though it is a rare case, it is sometimes possible. |
| Q11. How is Japanese job market? Is it possible to get employment after graduation? |
| Japan job market is very good. There is a good chance that you will find a suitable job after graduation. In Japan, most universities have collaboration with the employers, and universities provide useful information in this regard. It is needless to say that your Japanese language would be helpful for getting a job here. |
| Q12. Is it possible to get Permanent Resident (PR) status in Japan? |
| If you have lived in Japan for 10 years with 5 years in job, have paid taxes regularly, have no criminal record, you can apply for PR. (This is an approximate information) |
