How Pakistani Students Can Study in Japan for Free – ADB-Japan Scholarship

Here’s How Pakistani Students Can Study for Free in Japan

ISLAMABAD | November 2025 —
Pakistani students seeking to pursue higher education abroad now have a golden opportunity through the Asian Development Bank–Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) — a fully funded scholarship that allows them to study in Japan for free at some of the country’s most prestigious universities.

The ADB-JSP supports students from ADB member countries, including Pakistan, to pursue postgraduate studies in key fields such as economics, management, health, education, agriculture, environment, science and technology, and other development-related disciplines.

The scholarship covers full tuition fees, monthly living allowances (including housing), medical insurance, travel expenses, and study materials — allowing recipients to focus entirely on their academic and professional growth.

To qualify, applicants must:

• Hold citizenship of an ADB borrowing member country (like Pakistan)
• Possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Have at least two years of professional work experience
• Be proficient in English (spoken and written)
• Be under 35 years of age, and in good health

📘 How to Apply

1. Select your university from the list of ADB-JSP participating institutions in Japan.
2. Contact the university directly to obtain application details and scholarship forms.
3. Submit your application to the university, indicating your interest in ADB-JSP funding.
4. The institution will shortlist and forward eligible candidates to the ADB for review.
5. If approved, you will be notified and must sign a scholarship acceptance agreement, pledging to return to your home country after completing your studies.

🎓 Participating Universities in Japan

Some of the top institutions offering this scholarship include:

• The University of Tokyo – October intake (Deadline: November)
• Kyoto University – April & October intakes (Deadlines: June & November)
• Hitotsubashi University – September intake (Deadline: February)
• Keio University – September intake (Deadline: December)
• Nagoya University – April intake (Deadline: July)
• International University of Japan – September intake (Deadline: January)
• Kyushu University, Kobe University, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, and more.

Applications for most universities begin in late 2025 for classes starting in 2026.

The ADB-JSP is one of Asia’s most respected academic programs, offering students from developing countries the chance to gain world-class education, develop leadership skills, and contribute to sustainable growth in their home nations upon return.