High academic standards, strong scholarship support and one of the lowest costs of living among developed countries — with a growing number of English-taught programmes.
Bachelor's degrees take four years, master's two. Undergraduate entry usually requires 12 years of schooling; graduate entry needs 16 years or equivalent.
Most degree programmes are taught in Japanese (N2–N1 level). English-taught programmes exist at universities including Tokyo, Waseda and Tohoku. Language schools prepare you either way.
The MEXT (Japanese Government) scholarship covers tuition, a monthly stipend and airfare. JASSO and a wide range of university-specific scholarships also exist.
A Certificate of Eligibility sponsored by your school comes first, then the visa itself. Financial proof and admission confirmation are required.
Students need a work permit (Permission to Engage in Activity Other Than That Permitted) and can work up to 28 hours per week during term.
Robotics, engineering, computer science, animation and design, materials science and Japanese language studies.
Language school, direct degree entry, or English-taught programme — we map the differences.
Including MEXT and university-specific scholarship timelines.
Certificate of Eligibility and student visa filing support.
Accommodation, insurance and orientation for life in Japan.
Find the right language or degree pathway for your profile — talk to a counsellor.