The Government of Japan in 2026 offers three different scholarship programmes to students from BiH who wish to study at universities in Japan, under the MEXT (Ministry of Culture, Sport, Education, Technology and Science) Scholarship Programme.
Since 1996, more than 50 students from BiH have visited Japan and gained their education through the MEXT Scholarship Programme.
Scholarship Programmes for 2026 include the following:
 

(1) RESEARCH STUDENTS (MA & PhD Degree) 

 

For:	Students in any field who wish to study at Japanese universities as research students
Title upon graduation:	MA / PhD
Age requirements:	Born on or after 2 April 1991
Scholarship Term:	1.5 ~ 2 years (includes 6-month Japanese language education for persons with no previous knowledge of the language, or a level of knowledge inadequate for studies)

All official and general guidelines and documents can be found on the following link:
+ https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap-stopj-applications-research.html

※ PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTES & FAQ FOR REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC FOR THE EMBASSY IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA


 

(2) UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS (Bachelor Degree) 

 

For:	Students in Social Sciences / Humanities, Natural Sciences
Title upon graduation:	Bachelor
Requirements:	Born on or after 2 April 2001 The applicant must complete the min. 12 years of compulsory and secondary education (elementary, middle, and high school) until March 2026
Scholarship Term:	About 5 years (includes a year of Japanese language education for persons who have no previous knowledge of the language, or a level of knowledge inadequate for studies)

All official and general guidelines and documents can be found on the following link:
+ https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap-stopj-applications-undergraduate.html

※ PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTES & FAQ FOR REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC FOR THE EMBASSY IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA


 

(3) COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY (Technological Expert and / or Bachelor Degree)

 

For:	Students who wish to major in the Engineering field of study
Title upon graduation:	Expert / Bachelor
Requirements:	Born on or after 2 April 2001 The applicant must complete the min. 12 years of compulsory and secondary education (elementary, middle, and high school) until March 2026
Scholarship Term:	About 5 years (includes a year of Japanese language education for persons with no previous knowledge of the language, or a level of knowledge inadequate for studies)

All official and general guidelines and documents can be found on the following link:
+ https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap-stopj-applications-technology.html

※ PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTES & FAQ FOR REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC FOR THE EMBASSY IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA


 

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Documents must be submitted by 17:00 h (local time) on this date!(must be arrived at the Embassy on time)

Please make sure to address the envelope with your documents as depicted: The testing for MEXT 2026 will be held in June 2025 (including the interviews). Details will be emailed to applicants who pass the document screening.
 

SCHOLARSHIP BRIEFING SESSION

IMPORTANT NOTES AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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