Study in Japan

Japan is a country of contrasts, preserving old traditions related to the unique Japanese culture, like the Buddhist heritage, and, at the same time, the nation is a leader in scientific research, mostly technology, famous for manufacturing robots.

More than 100,000 international students from every corner in the world enrol in Japanese universities and colleges every year. Higher educational institutions here focus on academic performance based on innovative and creative ideas, but they also set much value in developing human quality.

Why study in Japan?

1. Japan takes education very seriously.

The literacy rate in Japan is almost 100%. And that’s not all! It has the largest number of Nobel prize winners in Asia, and Japanese students are among the best when it comes to Mathematics and Sciences.

These examples highlight the high emphasis on education and why studying in Japan will be an intense and enriching experience.

2. Live and study in a safe environment

Japan is one of the safest countries in the world, with low crime rates and levels of violence. This is beautifully complemented by a well-established medical system, with affordable costs and modern practices — all playing an essential role in the high life expectancy of Japanese citizens.

3. Scholarships and grants

Various scholarships and grants help international students cover their tuition or living costs at Japanese universities. Some partly waive the tuition fees (30% or 50%), others waive the entire fees (100%).

You can apply for scholarships both before and after arriving in Japan, so take the time to explore your options.

4. Learn Japanese

It doesn’t matter whether you’re simply passionate about the Japanese language or you want to use it as a key asset on your CV — studying in Japan will provide all the opportunities you need to learn the basics and then slowly master this unique language.

5. Japan’s culture is fascinating

Being inhabited for thousands of years, it’s hardly surprising that the Japanese culture is so old, rich, and captivating. From its history to its temples, from modern habits to century-old traditions, from summer festivals to local ceremonies — everything is there, waiting to be discovered, understood and appreciated.

We recommend visiting top attractions like Kinkaku-ji, the Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine, Mount Fuji, Sensō-ji — a historic Buddhist temple, the Tokyo Skytree, the Imperial Palace, the Osaka Castle, etc.

Which universities and colleges to attend in Japan?

Japan has over 700 universities and higher education colleges. You can enrol at:

Colleges of Technology – specialised higher education institutions that prepare students for technical careers. You can also apply to undergraduate and graduate degrees in Engineering, Accountancy, Business Administration, Nursing, Medicine, Architecture, and Law.

Specialized and professional training colleges – offer vocational courses in fields like Computer Science, Engineering, Education, Languages.

Junior colleges – award mainly associate degrees in subject areas like Economics, Nursing, Liberal Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

Universities – provide undergraduate and graduate degrees in a wide range of fields of study.

Graduate schools – offer only Master’s and PhD programmes in numerous subject areas.

Examples of universities in Japan we recommend:

Hokkaido University

Kyoto University

Osaka University

Tokyo Institute of Technology

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU)