University of Tokyo ADB Scholarship 2026 in Japan, Fully Funded

Asian Development Bank is accepting applications for the fully funded scholarship for international students to study at the University of Tokyo in Japan for the fall semester of 2026. Students from the Asian Development Bank member countries can apply for this fully funded scholarship. Interested students can pursue a master’s degree in the eligible fields at the University of Tokyo through this scholarship in Japan. ADB 2026 Japan scholarship offers a fully funded 2-year Master’s Degree Program in different academic fields at the University of Tokyo. Also, there are no application charges required for the ADB scholarship 2026.
The University of Tokyo is listed as one of the world’s top universities. The university is ranked 32 in QS World University Rankings 2025. It provides a world-class platform to students for research and education and aims to nourish global leaders to improve the world.
Fields of Study:
Department of Natural Environmental Studies
Department of Ocean Technology, Policy, and Environment
Department of Environment Systems
Department of Human and Engineered Environmental Studies
Department of Socio-cultural Environmental Studies
Department of International Studies
Graduate Program in Sustainability Science
Benefits:
- The program covers the tuition fees for selected students.
- Students will receive a subsistence allowance to support students’ daily living expenses, including housing.
- The program includes comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
- Moreover, an allowance is provided to cover the cost of books and instructional materials.
- The University of Tokyo Scholarship program is an excellent chance to study at a top university.
- Students may receive a special grant to support their thesis or research work.
- Opportunity to live and study in Japan.
- Learn more about Japanese culture and international career opportunities.
Eligibility Criteria:
- International students must be nationals of an ADB member country.
- They must have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.
- Applicants should not hold dual citizenship of a developed country.
- Furthermore, students with superior academic records are encouraged to apply for this program.
- They must have at least two years of full-time professional working experience (after a university degree) at the time of application.
- Moreover, they must not be more than 35 years old at the time of application.
- International students must return to their home country after the program completion.
- Candidates applying for a master’s course must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution.
- Applicants must not be already enrolled in a graduate degree program at the time of the ADB-JSP application.
Required documents:
- Application form: https://www.k.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/exam/master/foreign_research_students/adb_jsp/
- Field of Study and Research Plan
- Official academic transcripts
- Official certificate of graduation
- Two confidential recommendation letters
Deadline: December 10, 2025
More information: https://www.k.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/exam/master/foreign_research_students/adb_jsp/