Study in Japan from Bangladesh

MEXT scholarships cover tuition, flights and a monthly stipend.

Quick answer: The Japanese Government (MEXT) scholarship is the main route for many Bangladeshi students; the embassy round opens around May.

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Tuition exempt, airfare covered, monthly stipend

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Research stipend

About JPY 143,000 to 145,000 a month

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Embassy round

Applications May; exams June to July

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Age limits

Research under 35; undergraduate 17 to 25

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Tuition (self-funded)

National universities about JPY 535,800 a year

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Bangladesh-specific notes

Research students need first-class results (about 60% or CGPA 3.5/4); check the current round.

Step-by-step from Dhaka

Watch the embassy notice (around April to May).
Apply with documents; sit the exam and interview.
Secure a university placement or supervisor.

Document checklist

The university and the visa authority decide the final list. Our counsellor confirms yours.

Passport valid for the whole course (renew early if it expires within 18 months)
SSC and HSC (or O/A level) certificates and mark sheets; bachelor's certificate and transcript for postgraduate study
English test result (IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT or Duolingo, as the university accepts) or a medium-of-instruction letter where accepted
Statement of purpose or motivation letter written by you, plus CV
Two recommendation letters where the programme asks for them
Sponsor documents: bank statement and solvency certificate, sponsor's income proof, TIN and tax return acknowledgement
Birth certificate or NID; names and dates must match the passport and certificates

Cost of studying in Japan (estimate)

Per year	JPY	BDT (approx.)
Tuition (range)	JPY 535,800 to JPY 1,500,000	BDT 4.3 lakh to BDT 12.2 lakh
Living (typical)	JPY 1,440,000	BDT 11.7 lakh

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Scholarships for Japan

MEXT (Japanese Government) Scholarship

Bachelor's, Master's, PhD

Coverage: Tuition, airfare and a monthly stipend Official source, re-check due
Round: Embassy applications around May, exams June to July Official source, re-check due
Age: Research under 35; undergraduate 17 to 25 Official source, re-check due

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to study in Japan from Bangladesh?

Indicative tuition is JPY 535,800 to JPY 1,500,000 a year (about BDT 4.3 lakh to BDT 12.2 lakh), plus living costs of roughly JPY 1,440,000 a year (about BDT 11.7 lakh). Official visa funds rules are listed on this page.

Which documents do Bangladeshi students need for Japan?

Usually your passport, academic certificates and transcripts, an English test result, statement of purpose, and sponsor financial documents. The full list and Bangladesh-specific notes are on this page.