Applications are now open for the University of Tokyo ADB Scholarship 2026 in Japan. This fully funded scholarship is offered to all international students from ADB member countries who want to pursue a Master’s degree in Japan.
The Asian Development Bank – Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) provides more than 300 scholarships every year to outstanding students. It covers all study expenses and allows scholars to study at Japan’s top-ranked university, the University of Tokyo.
Scholarship Details
University: University of Tokyo
Degree Level: Master’s Degree
Scholarship Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligible Nationality: ADB Member Countries
Award Country: Japan
Deadline: 10 December 2025
Financial Benefits
The University of Tokyo ADB Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded program that covers all major expenses, including:
Full Tuition Fee
Free Housing/Accommodation
Monthly Stipend & Subsistence Allowance
Student Medical & Accident Insurance
Book & Study Material Allowance
Economy Class Air Tickets
Visa Fees, Airport Taxes, Luggage Allowance
Research/Thesis Allowance (including supplies, binding, photocopying, communication, and field travel costs)
Available Fields of Study
The University of Tokyo offers a wide range of programs under the ADB Scholarship, including:
Environment Studies
International Studies
Sustainability Science
Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Development
Public Policy
Urban Engineering
Health Science
Ocean Technology, Policy, and Environment
Environmental Systems
Socio-Cultural Environmental Studies
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the University of Tokyo ADB Scholarship 2026, applicants must:
Be a citizen of an ADB member country
Hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with good academic performance
Have at least 2 years of full-time work experience after completing a Bachelor’s degree
Be under 35 years old (in some senior-level programs, up to 45 years old)
Be in good health
Agree to return to home country after completing the degree
Documents Required
Applicants must prepare the following documents in English:
Completed Application Form
Academic Transcripts & Degree Certificate (copy acceptable)
Research Plan
Two Recommendation Letters
Copy of Passport
Application Process
There is no online application system for this scholarship. Applicants must prepare all required documents and send them by post to the following address:
International Liaison Office
Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo
Room 120, Building of Environmental Studies
5-1-5 Kashiwa-no-ha, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-8563, Japan
📞 Phone: +81 4 7136 4558
Application Deadline
The last date to apply is 10 December 2025.