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Study in Japan
It is possible to study in foreign countries and generally migrate to foreign countries through education at different ages. In this section, we will talk about education in Japanese schools and universities (studying for bachelor’s, master’s and PhD degrees in Japan).
Education in Japanese schools:
Compulsory education lasts for 9 years through elementary and junior high school. After 9 years of elementary and junior high school, students study in Japanese high schools for 3 years. Most of the schools in this country are public and are free of charge. There are also a number of international schools in which the language of study is English.
Studying for a bachelor’s degree:
Bachelor degree programs in Japan last for 4 years and in some cases for 6 years. Bachelor degree programs are taught in Japanese and in order to master this language you can learn Japanese for 1 year in this country.
Studying for a master’s degree:
The duration of these programs is 2 years. The average cost of studying for a master’s degree is five thousand dollars. Master’s degree programs are also taught in Japanese.
Studying for a PhD degree:
In doctoral programs you can study in English. The duration of PhD courses is about 3 to 4 years. At first students are not allowed to work, they must get a work permit must this country’s immigration office. This way, Students can cover some part of their living expenses. Funding and scholarships are also available for international students in Japan, most of which are scholarships related the Government of Japan. The MEXT Scholarship stands for “the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Scholarship”. It is a scholarship given out each year to help foreign students enroll in Japanese universities, there are two main requirements for getting accepted:
- Get recommended by a Japanese embassy or consulate general.
- Get recommended by a Japanese university of your choice that accepts you for study.
Through the application process, the first thing you need to do is to fill out the required form and send it to your local Japanese Embassy. The other two important requirements are that you must be a citizen of a country that has diplomatic relationship with Japan and you must have a valid student visa.
If you successfully qualify for the MEXT Scholarship, you’ll receive:
- ¥ 120,000 yen per month for undergraduate students.
- ¥ 146,000 yen per month for Japanese intensive course students and research students.
- ¥ 147,000 yen per month for master’s program students.
- ¥ 148,000 yen per month for PhD students.
You will approximately receive $ 1,000 per month for living, eating, and traveling in Japan, and all of your tuition costs will be covered.
Family reunification for international students in Japan
One of the important issues for students who are applying to study in Japan is to bring their spouses and children with them to Japan. Japan is one of the countries that will allow a student to take his/her spouse and dependent children with them to this country. To apply for a companion visa in Japan you are required to provide some documents, one of these documents is proof of sufficient financial means to cover the living expenses of your spouse and children in Japan.
Top universities in Japan
This country has a high-quality education system. Many Japanese universities are among the top 100 universities in the world, and this proves the high-quality of education and science in this country.
You can see some of the top universities in this country in the table below:
| University | World rankings |
| The University of Tokyo | 34 |
| Kyoto University | 37 |
| Osaka University | 63 |
Required documents for getting a student visa in Japan
If you plan to study in Japan for more than three months, you must get a Japanese student visa. In order to do so you need to provide the following documents:
- Certificate of Eligibility- the original document and a copy
- Certificate of Admission – given to you by the school or university
- Other additional documents may be required depending on the country of origin.
Working in Japan after graduation
One of the other things that should be considered before applying for a student visa to and in this country is the working conditions and the available job positions for students after graduation. Many applicants and international students who want to study in Japan consider working in this country after graduation. Students are allowed to work while studying, and by working while studying they can cover some part of their living expenses, they get familiar with the working environment in this country and they can find a job after their graduation much more easily. The priority for finding a job after graduation is fluency in Japanese. To know about the general working conditions in a foreign country you should take a look at the unemployment rate of that country. Over the years, Japan’s unemployment rate has been rising and falling, and in 2020 it had a very low and reasonable rate. The unemployment rate of 3% indicates the need for labor in this country.
Citizenship for international students in Japan
In order to get a permanent residence permit, you must convert your student visa into another type of vis such as a work visa. After graduation, students are allowed to look for a job for 6 months and receive a work permit. This period can be extended for up to 1 year. Foreigners who have resided in Japan for at least five consecutive years, have shown good conduct, have never plotted against the Japanese government, have sufficient assets or ability to make an independent living, can apply for Japanese citizenship. Also in order to get a permanent residence permit, you must have worked in this country for 10 years and paid for your insurance and taxes. Therefore, according to this, you will not need to get a permanent residence permit to obtain citizenship.
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