Admissions & Exams

Admissions & Exams
Five Key Requirements for Master’s Admission to Japanese Universities

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 […]

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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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Five Key Requirements for Undergraduate Admission to Japanese Universities

Before you dive into application forms, make sure you can tick all five boxes below. Clear requirements save time and reduce costly surprises. I myself have experienced studying abroad, and I found that it requires more detailed and long-term preparation compared to entering a school in one’s own country. That’s why understanding the requirements correctly […]

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【Undergraduate】 Your Roadmap to Studying at a Japanese University

Above all, the key to success is to begin your university application process as early as possible. For international students aiming to study abroad, the road to admission includes many steps. When I applied for a master’s program in the U.S., even though it was a relatively fast case, it still took around 10 months […]

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【Part 2】Why Study in Japan? Discover the Unique Value of Japanese Education

Study in Japan As I mentioned in Part 1, studying in Japan is a valuable opportunity for many people. In Part 2, I'd like to share three more reasons why it's worth considering. 1. Strong job opportunities According to The Japan Times, the effective job‑to‑applicant ratio has stayed above 1.25 since 2023 and hit 1.26 […]

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【Part 1】Why Study in Japan? Discover the Unique Value of Japanese Education

Study in Japan As shown on the homepage of Isami Dojo, there are many advantages to studying in Japan. In fact, the number of international students in Japan has exceeded 330,000—nearly double the figure from ten years ago—marking a record high, and attention toward them is increasing. Having studied abroad on my own for a […]

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