Mitsui & Co., a big global trading and investment company, has launched the 2025 Mitsui Scholarship Program. It’s a fully-funded chance to study in Japan for 5 years, starting with language learning and followed by a full undergraduate degree.
You’ll first learn Japanese for 1 year, and then study for 4 years at a top Japanese university. It’s perfect for students interested in engineering, science, business, or social sciences.
Scholarship Highlights
- Duration: 5 years
- 1 year: Japanese language training
- 4 years: Undergraduate studies at a Japanese university
- Fields Offered:
- Sciences & Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, ICT, etc.
- Social Sciences & Business: Management, Finance, Law, Economics, etc. (Medical and Veterinary fields excluded)
Eligibility Criteria
- Indian citizens below 21 years
- Minimum 80% in HSC/SSC (CBSE or ICSE)
- Subject requirements based on stream
- Japanese Language Proficiency: JLPT N3 preferred, N4 acceptable if preparing for N3*
Financial Support
- Living allowance: JPY 145,000/month (~₹85,000)
- Accommodation subsidy: Up to JPY 25,000/month (~₹14,500)
- One-time arrival allowance: JPY 50,000 (~₹30,000)
- Full tuition fees covered
- One-way airfare from India to Japan
Key Dates
- Applications open: May 1 – June 30, 2025
- Language training begins: April 2026
- University admission: April 2027 (via EJU exam)
This initiative opens exciting global career paths for Indian students in tech, engineering, and business through world-class Japanese education.
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Source: Study in Japan
*N3 refers to a level in the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) - a standardized test used to measure a person’s ability to understand and use Japanese.
JLPT Levels Overview (from easiest to hardest):
There are 5 levels in the JLPT:
- N5 – Basic beginner (easiest)
- N4 – Lower intermediate
- N3 – Intermediate level
- N2 – Upper intermediate
- N1 – Advanced/native-like proficiency
What Does N3 Mean?
If you have N3 level proficiency, you can:
- Understand everyday Japanese conversations
- Read and understand simple news articles or essays
- Recognize about 650–700 kanji (Chinese characters used in Japanese writing)
- Know around 3,750–4,000 Japanese words
It’s a middle-level certification, showing you’re comfortable with basic and some advanced Japanese, which is why it’s often preferred for academic programs and scholarships in Japan.