Sri Lanka → Japan Guide

Scholarships for Sri Lankan Students in Japan (2026/2027)

Compare 314 verified university grants, regional fellowships (188 targeted to Sri Lanka/regional blocs), and full-tuition waivers in Japan open to Sri Lankan passport holders.

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Fully Funded / Stipend:159
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314 Scholarships Found for Sri Lanka Citizens in Japan

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University of Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan

University of Tokyo International Tourism & Destination Branding Full Ride Opportunity

The International Tourism & Destination Branding award at University of Tokyo provides prestigious financial support for Master's degree seekers in Tokyo, Japan. Eligibility: Asia-Pacific Regional Students.

Master'sOn-campus5 yrsFull RideNo Test Required
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: May 2027
University of Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan

University of Tokyo Hotel & Resort Operations Management Full Ride Opportunity

The Hotel & Resort Operations Management award at University of Tokyo provides prestigious financial support for Diploma / Vocational degree seekers in Tokyo, Japan. Eligibility: India & South Asian Regional Grants.

Diploma / VocationalOn-campus3 yrsFull RideNo Test Required
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: Jan 2027
Kyoto University
Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto University Human Geography & Urban Studies Full Ride Opportunity

The Human Geography & Urban Studies award at Kyoto University provides prestigious financial support for PhD degree seekers in Kyoto, Japan. Eligibility: Asia-Pacific Regional Students.

PhDOn-campus3.5 yrsFull RideNo Test Required
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: Mar 2027
Rikkyo University
Tokyo, Japan

Rikkyo University Applied Mathematics & Modelling Full Ride Opportunity

The Applied Mathematics & Modelling award at Rikkyo University provides prestigious financial support for Master's degree seekers in Tokyo, Japan. Eligibility: Asia-Pacific Regional Students.

Master'sOn-campus5+ yrsFull RideNo Test Required
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: Apr 2027
Rikkyo University
Tokyo, Japan

Rikkyo University Genetics & Evolutionary Genomics Full Ride Opportunity

The Genetics & Evolutionary Genomics award at Rikkyo University provides prestigious financial support for Diploma / Vocational degree seekers in Tokyo, Japan. Eligibility: India & South Asian Regional Grants.

Diploma / VocationalOn-campus3.5 yrsFull RideNo Test Required
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: Dec 2026
Rikkyo University
Tokyo, Japan

Rikkyo University Modern Languages & Applied Linguistics Full Ride Opportunity

The Modern Languages & Applied Linguistics award at Rikkyo University provides prestigious financial support for Bachelor's degree seekers in Tokyo, Japan. Eligibility: Asia-Pacific Regional Students.

Bachelor'sOn-campus1 yrFull RideNo Test Required
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: Jun 2027
Rikkyo University
Tokyo, Japan

Rikkyo University International Tourism & Destination Branding Full Ride Opportunity

The International Tourism & Destination Branding award at Rikkyo University provides prestigious financial support for PhD degree seekers in Tokyo, Japan. Eligibility: Commonwealth Member Countries (Zambia, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, India, UK, etc.).

PhDOn-campus0.5 yr / 6 mosFull RideNo Test Required
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: Jan 2027
Osaka University
Osaka, Japan

Osaka University Health Informatics & Digital Health Full Ride Opportunity

The Health Informatics & Digital Health award at Osaka University provides prestigious financial support for PhD degree seekers in Osaka, Japan. Eligibility: Asia-Pacific Regional Students.

PhDOn-campus2.5 yrsFull RideNo Test Required
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: May 2027
Osaka University
Osaka, Japan

Osaka University Economics & Econometrics Full Ride Opportunity

The Economics & Econometrics award at Osaka University provides prestigious financial support for Master's degree seekers in Osaka, Japan. Eligibility: India & South Asian Regional Grants.

Master'sOn-campus1 yrFull RideNo Test Required
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: Mar 2027
Osaka University
Osaka, Japan

Osaka University Human Geography & Urban Studies Full Ride Opportunity

The Human Geography & Urban Studies award at Osaka University provides prestigious financial support for Diploma / Vocational degree seekers in Osaka, Japan. Eligibility: Commonwealth Member Countries (Zambia, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, India, UK, etc.).

Diploma / VocationalOn-campus4.5 yrsFull RideNo Test Required
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: Nov 2026
Tohoku University
Sendai, Japan

Tohoku University Applied Mathematics & Modelling Full Ride Opportunity

The Applied Mathematics & Modelling award at Tohoku University provides prestigious financial support for PhD degree seekers in Sendai, Japan. Eligibility: Commonwealth Member Countries (Zambia, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, India, UK, etc.).

PhDOn-campus1 yrFull RideNo Test Required
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: Dec 2026
Tohoku University
Sendai, Japan

Tohoku University Modern Languages & Applied Linguistics Full Ride Opportunity

The Modern Languages & Applied Linguistics award at Tohoku University provides prestigious financial support for Master's degree seekers in Sendai, Japan. Eligibility: Commonwealth Member Countries (Zambia, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, India, UK, etc.).

Master'sOn-campus2 yrsFull RideNo Test Required
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: Feb 2027
University of Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan

University of Tokyo Theoretical & Experimental Physics Full Ride Opportunity

The Theoretical & Experimental Physics award at University of Tokyo provides prestigious financial support for PhD degree seekers in Tokyo, Japan. Eligibility: Asia-Pacific Regional Students.

PhDBlended0.5 yr / 6 mosFull RideIELTS 6.5
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: Nov 2026
University of Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan

University of Tokyo Astrophysics & Space Science Full Ride Opportunity

The Astrophysics & Space Science award at University of Tokyo provides prestigious financial support for Postdoctoral degree seekers in Tokyo, Japan. Eligibility: Commonwealth Member Countries (Zambia, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, India, UK, etc.).

PostdoctoralOnline2 yrsFull RideTOEFL 80+
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: Dec 2026
University of Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan

University of Tokyo Ecology & Conservation Biology Full Ride Opportunity

The Ecology & Conservation Biology award at University of Tokyo provides prestigious financial support for Postdoctoral degree seekers in Tokyo, Japan. Eligibility: India & South Asian Regional Grants.

PostdoctoralBlended4 yrsFull RideIELTS 6.5
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: May 2027
University of Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan

University of Tokyo Religious Studies & Theology Full Ride Opportunity

The Religious Studies & Theology award at University of Tokyo provides prestigious financial support for Master's degree seekers in Tokyo, Japan. Eligibility: Asia-Pacific Regional Students.

Master'sBlended1.5 yrsFull RideIELTS 6.5
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: Jan 2027
University of Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan

University of Tokyo Classics & Ancient Mediterranean Studies Full Ride Opportunity

The Classics & Ancient Mediterranean Studies award at University of Tokyo provides prestigious financial support for Diploma / Vocational degree seekers in Tokyo, Japan. Eligibility: Commonwealth Member Countries (Zambia, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, India, UK, etc.).

Diploma / VocationalOnline3 yrsFull RideTOEFL 80+
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: Feb 2027
University of Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan

University of Tokyo Sports Management, Marketing & Analytics Full Ride Opportunity

The Sports Management, Marketing & Analytics award at University of Tokyo provides prestigious financial support for Diploma / Vocational degree seekers in Tokyo, Japan. Eligibility: Commonwealth Member Countries (Zambia, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, India, UK, etc.).

Diploma / VocationalBlended1 yrFull RideIELTS 6.5
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: Jun 2027
Kyoto University
Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto University Public Health & Global Epidemiology Full Ride Opportunity

The Public Health & Global Epidemiology award at Kyoto University provides prestigious financial support for Diploma / Vocational degree seekers in Kyoto, Japan. Eligibility: India & South Asian Regional Grants.

Diploma / VocationalOnline1 yrFull RideTOEFL 80+
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: May 2027
Kyoto University
Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto University Nutrition & Dietetics Full Ride Opportunity

The Nutrition & Dietetics award at Kyoto University provides prestigious financial support for Diploma / Vocational degree seekers in Kyoto, Japan. Eligibility: Asia-Pacific Regional Students.

Diploma / VocationalBlended3 yrsFull RideIELTS 6.5
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: Dec 2026
Kyoto University
Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto University Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Sciences Full Ride Opportunity

The Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Sciences award at Kyoto University provides prestigious financial support for Bachelor's degree seekers in Kyoto, Japan. Eligibility: Commonwealth Member Countries (Zambia, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, India, UK, etc.).

Bachelor'sOnline4.5 yrsFull RideTOEFL 80+
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: Jan 2027
Kyoto University
Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto University Sociology & Social Research Full Ride Opportunity

The Sociology & Social Research award at Kyoto University provides prestigious financial support for PhD degree seekers in Kyoto, Japan. Eligibility: India & South Asian Regional Grants.

PhDBlended1.5 yrsFull RideIELTS 6.5
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: Oct 2027
Kyoto University
Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto University Development Studies & Global Inequality Full Ride Opportunity

The Development Studies & Global Inequality award at Kyoto University provides prestigious financial support for Postdoctoral degree seekers in Kyoto, Japan. Eligibility: Commonwealth Member Countries (Zambia, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, India, UK, etc.).

PostdoctoralBlended5 yrsFull RideIELTS 6.5
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: Apr 2027
Rikkyo University
Tokyo, Japan

Rikkyo University Theoretical & Experimental Physics Full Ride Opportunity

The Theoretical & Experimental Physics award at Rikkyo University provides prestigious financial support for Diploma / Vocational degree seekers in Tokyo, Japan. Eligibility: Commonwealth Member Countries (Zambia, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, India, UK, etc.).

Diploma / VocationalBlended1.5 yrsFull RideIELTS 6.5
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: May 2027

Sri Lanka → Japan Study & Visa Roadmap (2026/2027)

Student Visa Track

Japanese Student Visa (Certificate of Eligibility): MEXT Scholarship recipients receive full visa fee waiver and ¥143,000–¥148,000/mo stipend.

Tuition & Funding Reality

National universities charge ~¥535,800/yr ($3,600), and MEXT waives 100% of tuition and flights.

English / IELTS for Sri Lankan Applicants

IELTS 6.5+ is standard for UK/Australia, though English-medium Sri Lankan degrees may qualify for MOI waivers at select European institutions.

Post-Study Work & Stay-Back

Designated Activities visa for post-graduation job hunting (up to 1 year).

Recommended Checklist for Sri Lankan Candidates

Prioritize Commonwealth Master’s & PhD Scholarships via Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Education.
Explore Australia Awards for priority sectors including health, engineering, and public policy.
Target US PhD direct-entry programs that provide full tuition waivers + living stipends.

FAQs: Sri Lankan Students Studying in Japan

Are there fully funded scholarships for Sri Lankan students in Japan for 2026/2027?

Yes. ScholarshipPark tracks 314+ eligible scholarships for Sri Lankan citizens studying in Japan, including 159 full-tuition or stipend-supported grants. Top pathways include Commonwealth & Chevening Scholarships (UK), Australia Awards Sri Lanka, MEXT Japan.

Can Sri Lankan students study in Japan without IELTS?

There are currently 38 listed awards in Japan marked as No Test / MOI-flexible. IELTS 6.5+ is standard for UK/Australia, though English-medium Sri Lankan degrees may qualify for MOI waivers at select European institutions.

What visa and proof of funds do Sri Lankan applicants need for Japan?

Applicants require the Japanese Student Visa (Certificate of Eligibility). MEXT Scholarship recipients receive full visa fee waiver and ¥143,000–¥148,000/mo stipend.

Can Sri Lankan graduates work in Japan after finishing their degree?

Yes. Japan offers: Designated Activities visa for post-graduation job hunting (up to 1 year). National universities charge ~¥535,800/yr ($3,600), and MEXT waives 100% of tuition and flights.