Admission
Your Pre-Departure Guide: Must-Bookmark Sites to Study in JapanNew!!
Preparing to study in Japan is exciting, but the amount of information online can feel endless. To save you hours of searching, this post curates the most reliable English‑language websites every future international student should bookmark before applying. From scholarships to daily life guides, each resource below has been hand‑picked for clarity, authority, and regular updates. 1. […]
Decoding Japan’s University Nicknames: A Practical Guide for Global ApplicantsNew!!
Japan’s higher‑education scene loves shorthand. From the former Imperial Universities that shaped modern Japan to catchy acronyms like GMARCH, these nicknames make it easier for students, parents, and recruiters to navigate a very crowded map of 800+ institutions. This article walks you through the best‑known clusters, explains what they mean, and shows where each group […]
Japan’s expectations toward international studentsNew!!
Japan is once again setting its sights high. After exceeding the “300,000 by 2020” goal in 2019, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) unveiled a fresh target: welcoming 400,000 international students by 2033. (MEXT Basic Plan 2023) In this article we unpack what Japan expects from—and promises to—its growing global student community. 1. National Vision — 400,000 Students by 2033 MEXT’s […]
Preparation Schedule for International Students Applying to PhD Programs in JapanNew!!
Preparing for a PhD in Japan is a long-distance journey that calls for steady, consistent effort. Mapping your next 18 months with clear milestones—while ensuring perfect alignment between your research theme and the target laboratory and building a solid relationship with the supervising professor—will dramatically increase your odds of success. The timeline below blends official guidance, scholarship deadlines, […]
Preparation Schedule for International Students Applying to Undergraduate Programs in JapanNew!!
Thinking of studying for a bachelor’s degree in Japan? As an international applicant, you’ll need extra lead-time for entrance exams, certified translations, visa paperwork and scholarship hunting—often up to 18 months. Starting early is the single most important factor for success. The roadmap below explains exactly what to do, and when, if you’re aiming for […]
English Programs for Undergraduate and Master’s Degrees in JapanNew!!
Japan is best known for temples, anime, and bullet trains, yet a quieter revolution is happening on campus: an explosion of degree programs taught entirely in English. If you dream of earning a credible qualification in the world’s third-largest economy—but worry about the language barrier—read on. This post unpacks why English-medium courses in Japan matter, […]
Five Key Requirements for PhD Admission to Japanese UniversitiesNew!!
Japan’s universities are sounding the alarm over a looming shortage of home‑grown researchers. Government white papers tied to the 6th Science and Technology Basic Plan warn that domestic PhD enrolment has fallen by almost 25% in a decade. In response, the plan places the cultivation and support of doctoral students at the core of Japan’s […]
Five Key Requirements for Master’s Admission to Japanese UniversitiesNew!!
Clarify your application requirements before you start—doing so will save time, reduce stress, and significantly improve your chances of success. Japanese universities attract thousands of international applicants each year with research‑driven programs, cutting‑edge facilities, and generous scholarships. Yet many strong candidates stumble because they overlook one simple rule: every school—and often every graduate school within […]
Study Routes: Undergraduate, Master’s & PhD Programs in Japan
Dreaming of studying in Japan but not sure which road to take? Below we unpack the two popular routes — Direct Admission and the Language-School Pathway — and how each one suits undergraduate, master’s, and PhD goals. Route 1: Direct Admission Apply directly to a Japanese university if you have already finished 12 years of […]
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