Study conditions in Japan for international students
One of the most critical factors in Japan’s economic growth that gave this country a leading role in the manufacturing industry is the knowledge and technology that is caused by this country’s education system. Japan is one of the world’s economic powers and is 3rd in GDP. That is why many students from all over the world choose this advanced country to study. We discuss the study conditions in Japan. What documents are necessary to study in Japan? Is it possible to obtain Japanese residency and citizenship after graduation in Japan? What is the educational system of Japan? These are some of the questions that we will answer in this article. At first, read this article and other articles related to this country, then contact MIE Austria, and if you had any additional questions or ambiguities, you can contact us and benefit from a free telephone consultation.
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Undergraduate study in Japan
After studying in Japan and finishing high school, a person will have five options to continue one’s education. The 1st option is Colleges of Technology, and the 2nd one is Junior Colleges. After graduating from your desired field in these educational institutions, you can take the NIAD-UE exam to equate your degree and receive a bachelor’s degree. The 3rd option is Professional training Colleges. By studying in these colleges for 2 to 3 years, you will receive a diploma, and after 4 years, you will receive an advanced diploma. The 4th option is that you can get your bachelor’s degree in Japanese universities by 4-year and in some cases, 6-year courses. Finally, the 5th option is for students to obtain a master’s degree and doctoral degree, for which they must enroll in the universities.
Postgraduate and doctorate study in Japan
One of the options to study in Japan is to apply for a master’s degree and a doctorate in this country. Postgraduate courses in this country like most countries in the world, last two years and cost an average of 5,000 dollars per year. The cost of doctoral programs is about the same, but it takes about 3 to 4 years.
Scholarship in Japan
Few scholarships cover all your expenses in Japan. Most scholarships in Japan provide part of the student’s tuition and living expenses. So it is better to have financial planning without relying on scholarships. There are two types of scholarships in this country. The first type, which is very rare, is the scholarship that you can apply for before entering the country. The second type, which is available in a larger number, is the scholarship that you can ask for after entering the university. Most Japanese scholarships are given to the students based on their qualifications, but some of the test the students’ general knowledge or language skills by an oral interview or a written test.
Study and living expenses in Japan
You must consider between 4,760 and 15,340 Canadian dollars per year to study in Japan. Reputable universities that have higher rankings will not have expensive and higher tuitions. For example, at the universities of Tokyo and Osaka, which have a high ranking in the QS, most undergraduate and postgraduate programs cost 4,760 dollars a year. At these universities, 2,500 dollars must be considered as the registration fee, as well as between 36 and 270 euros for the entrance exam. The average living expenses in Japan are 790 dollars a month or 9,480 dollars a year. Tokyo is one of the cities with the highest living expenses.
Japanese Universities
As it was mentioned above, Japan has many different types of educational institutions. These institutions are divided into three categories: national, local, and private. The 1st table shows each of these institution numbers as we can see, the Professional training Colleges have the largest number. It shows that Professional and short-term educations are more interesting for the youth of this country it is perhaps because of the rapid absorption of this type of study into the labor market. Another factor that is of interest to applicants who want to study in Japan is the high quality of this country’s universities. As we can see in the 2nd table, the three Japanese universities are among the top 100 universities in the world.
| Total | Private | Local Public | National | |||
| 57 | 3 | 3 | 51 | Colleges Of Technology | ||
| 3,160 | 2,962 | 189 | 9 | Professional training Colleges | ||
| 331 | 314 | 17 | – | Junior Colleges | ||
| 782 | 603 | 93 | 86 | Universities (Undergraduate) | ||
| 636 | 467 | 83 | 86 | |||
| Rank in the country | Name of the university | Rank in the world | ||||
| 25 | The University of Tokyo | 1 | ||||
| 32 | Kyoto University | 2 | ||||
| 90 | Nagoya University | 3 | ||||
| 101-150 |
Tohoku University |
4-5 | ||||
| 101-150 | Tokyo Institute of Technology | 4-5 | ||||
| 151-200 | Hokkaido University | 6-7 | ||||
| 151-200 | Osaka University | 6-7 | ||||
| 201-300 | Kyushu University | 8-9 | ||||
| 201-300 | University of Tsukuba | 8-9 | ||||
| 301-400 | Keio University | |||||
Residence and citizenship after graduation in Japan
Students who intend to study in Japan must know that this country allows you to look for a job for 6 months after graduation. This period can be extended for another 6 months, and finally, you will have 1 year to find a full-time job related to your field of study. After 10 years of living in Japan, people can apply for permanent residency in Japan if they show that they have been law-abiding all this time and you do not need the government’s financial help. Unlike other countries in the world, you do not have to be a permanent resident to obtain citizenship. Thus, after 5 years of living in Japan, you can apply for Japanese citizenship and passport if you have the necessary conditions. In 2020, this country’s passport, along with the New Zealand passport, is ranked 1st you can travel to 118 countries without a visa and just by having this country’s passport.
Answers to common questions about studying in Japan
✅ Do Japanese universities have high rankings?
Yes, Japan’s top three universities are among the top 100 in the world.
✅ Is studying at Japanese universities free?
No, depending on the university and the field, it has an average of about 5,000 to 15,000US dollars.
✅ Is it possible to use a scholarship?
Yes, but most scholarships are available for applying after entering this country.
✅ Is it possible to reside and obtain a passport in this country after graduation?
Yes, after graduation for up to one year, you are allowed to look for a job and extend your residence.
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