Hello,

You’re right that MEXT rarely offers direct MBA scholarships. MEXT is more research-focused. However, here’s what many students do:

1. You can apply for a research program under MEXT, ideally in a business or management-related field.

2. Once in Japan, build rapport with professors and perform well during your research year.

3. Then, you can apply for a degree switch from research to a regular degree like MBA with your professor’s support.

4. If the university agrees and MEXT approves, you can continue as a full-time MBA student under the same scholarship.

This path is not guaranteed, but it has worked for many students. Just choose a university that offers MBA programs in English, like Hitotsubashi, Ritsumeikan, or NUCB.

Hope you will find it helpful!

Yes, you can pursue an MBA in Japan after your M.Com and one year of work experience. Most Japanese universities look for a graduate degree, entrance test (like GMAT), and sometimes Japanese or English language proficiency (JLPT or TOEFL/IELTS). Research scholarships like MEXT. Some programs also value work experience, so you may qualify for mid-career MBA options.