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Studying in Japan

Technology- and research-focused, with growing English programs

AsiaMid budget2 universitiesEnglish-taught bachelor'sPost-graduation work rights

Tokyo and Kyoto universities are world-class in research. English-taught bachelor's (G30/SGU) are limited in number but high in quality; the MEXT scholarship can cover everything.

Who is it for?

  • •Those interested in engineering and robotics
  • •Those drawn to Japanese culture
  • •Those targeting a full scholarship

Watch out for

  • •Japanese is nearly essential for the job market
  • •English-taught bachelor's are limited in number

Strong fields

Robotics & mechanical engineeringMaterials scienceComputer scienceDesignEnvironmental sciences

Education system

Degree lengthBachelor's 4 years
GradingS/A/B/C system or 4.00 GPA
Academic calendarApril intake (September for English programs)

Application system

PlatformUniversity portal or via the MEXT scholarship
DocumentsTranscript, SAT/IB or EJU, Essay, References, Language certificate
DeadlinesNovember–February

Exam requirements

Academic examsEJU (Japanese-taught), SAT/IB (English-taught)
EnglishTOEFL 80–100; JLPT N2–N1 for Japanese-taught programs

Costs

Tuition535,800 JPY / year (public), private 1–1.5 million JPY
Living costs80,000–120,000 JPY / month
Annual total1.6–2.5 million JPY per year

Scholarships

  • •MEXT Scholarship (tuition + stipend + flight)
  • •JASSO monthly support
  • •University tuition waivers

Visa & work rights

Student visaStudent visa (with Certificate of Eligibility)
Working while studying28 hours per week (with permission)
After graduationJob hunting via designated activities status

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