Yes — the university-recommendation route stays open and does not follow the embassy calendar. Starting contact with professors in Japan now leaves you ready for both routes next cycle.
Japan · Closed for this cycle
MEXT 2027 cycle
In Bangladesh the embassy-recommendation window for the 2027 cycle had closed by 1 August 2026 — across every category, from research students and undergraduates to specialised training, technology college, Japanese studies and teacher training. Remember that each embassy sets these dates independently.
Key dates
| Stage | When | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh 2027 embassy round closed | By 1 August 2026 | Confirmed |
| University recommendation route | Year-round — varies by university | Confirmed |
| 2028 cycle notice expected | Spring 2027 | Last cycle’s — not yet confirmed |
| Arrival in Japan (2027 cycle) | April or September 2027 | Last cycle’s — not yet confirmed |
Rows marked “last cycle’s” are guidance only — this cycle’s official notice is not published yet. Confirm every date against the official source below before you apply.
What changed this cycle
- The Dhaka embassy again screened hard: with a high volume of candidates, a large share is cut at the document-screening stage before any exam.
What this cycle pays
- Research students: ¥143,000 to ¥145,000 a month, depending on degree level
- Other categories pay different rates — read your own category’s official leaflet, because third-party sites frequently print the wrong figure
- Tuition, admission and entrance-exam fees fully exempted
- Return economy airfare on a designated route
Questions about this cycle
On the Embassy of Japan in Dhaka’s website and in the Ministry of Education’s notice. Do not plan from another country’s dates — some embassies closed the 2027 cycle in May, and Bangladesh’s was different.
Official source
This page was written from: Study in Japan — MEXT scholarships (official portal). When the notice changes, this page is updated to match.
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