The Monbukagakusho–MEXT Alumni Association of Pakistan (MAAP) brings together Pakistani scholars, researchers, and professionals who studied or conducted research in Japan under scholarships from MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan) and other related programs.
Established in March 1996 in Islamabad with the warm support of the Embassy of Japan, MAAP serves as a vibrant network for those who have experienced Japan’s world-class education and culture. Our members come from diverse fields — including science and technology, medicine, social sciences, and public policy — and share a common passion for strengthening the bond between Pakistan and Japan.
Membership is open to anyone who has studied or worked in a Japanese institution for at least one year. MAAP also welcomes honorary members who have contributed meaningfully to promoting Pakistan-Japan friendship and cooperation.
Through our activities — such as Japanese language classes, cultural exchange programs, guidance for students planning to study in Japan, annual gatherings, and joint events with the Embassy of Japan — MAAP continues to build bridges of understanding and friendship. The Association also plays a key role in organizing the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test), supporting MEXT scholarship selections, and collaborating with regional alumni networks like SAFJUAA.
Today, many MAAP members hold leading positions in academia, research, industry, and government. Together, we are proud to contribute to the growing partnership between Pakistan and Japan, promoting mutual respect, knowledge, and lifelong friendship.
The Monbukagakusho–MEXT Alumni Association of Pakistan (MAAP) connects scholars and professionals across Pakistan and beyond, fostering academic exchange, collaboration, and lifelong friendship among those who studied in Japan.
MAAP actively promotes Pakistan–Japan relations by guiding students seeking admission to Japanese universities, supporting the Embassy of Japan in MEXT scholar selection and cultural events, and organizing activities such as orientations, alumni gatherings, and monthly meetings.
The Association also conducts the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), publishes a bi-annual newsletter, and collaborates with regional alumni networks like SAFJUAA.
Through its educational and cultural initiatives, MAAP continues to strengthen mutual understanding and friendship between the people of Pakistan and Japan.
Welcome to MAAP Activities
Pictorial glimpses of MAAP’s activities in Pakistan
