KYOTO University ADB Scholarship 2025 in Japan (Fully Funded) Deadline: June (for April 2025 Intake); November (for October 2025 Intake)

Kyoto University is a Public Research University in Japan. Applications are open for the KYOTO University ADB Scholarship 2025 in Japan. The ADB Japan Scholarship Program awards 300 scholarships annually to students from ADB Member countries to pursue a Master’s degree program in Eligible Universities under the ADB Scholarship Program. The ADB Scholarship covers Full tuition fees, Housing Allowance, Allowance for Books, Medical insurance, and Round Trip Airfare Travel expenses. Kyoto University is one of the oldest universities in Japan and consistently ranks among the top universities in the world. The ADB Scholarship is Fully Funded. There are many universities in Japan where you can study on an ADB Scholarship (I will also list those below). More details about the Kyoto University ADB Scholarship 2025 and its application process are given below.

Details About KYOTO University ADB Scholarship 2025-2026

• Host Country: Japan
• University Name: Kyoto University
• Degree Level: Master
• Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
• Deadline: June (for April 2025 Intake); November (for October 2025 Intake)

Eligible Fields

Applicants can apply for the following fields at the Kyoto University under the ADB Scholarship program:

• Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies
  • Master’s Program in International Environmental Management Program
• Graduate School of Agriculture
  • Special Course in Agricultural Sciences – For the Global Future of Life, Food and the Environment (Master)
• Graduate School of Engineering
  • International Course in Management of Civil Infrastructure in the Department of Civil and Earth Resources Engineering
  • International Course in Urban and Regional Development in the Department of Urban Management

• Graduate School of Economics
  • Master’s Program in  East Asia Sustainable Economic Development Studies
• Graduate School of Management
  • International MBA Program (MBA)

Financial Support from ADB

The ADB will cover:

• Full tuition fees
• A monthly subsistence and housing allowance
• An allowance for books and instructional materials
• Medical insurance
• Travel expenses

Eligible Countries

Nationals from the following countries can apply:

Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Niue, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam

Eligibility Criteria for the ADB Scholarship

• Be a National of ADB member country (list is given above).
• Not hold dual citizenship.
• Have gained admission into an approved university and approved degree program.
• Holds a bachelor’s degree at the time of admission.
• Have at least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience.
• Age should not be more than 35 years old at the time of application
• Be in a Good Health.
• Must return to the country and work in his/her home country for at least two (2) years after completion of studies.

How to Apply for the ADB Scholarship 2025 at Kyoto University, Japan?

• Applicants should request the information and application forms from the chosen partner institution. In this case, it is Kyoto University. Go to the (ADB Website, Look for Japan, then scroll down and look for Kyoto Univeristy).
• Applicants complete the application and documents.
• Applicant sends documents to the institution.
• The University evaluates the application.
• The University sends a shortlist of candidates to ADB.
• ADB reviews the application.
• ADB selects scholars and informs institutions.
• Institution informs all scholars.

The Link to the official website is given below. Choose Kyoto University from the List of Institutions.