Requirement to Study in Japan for interntional students

【Undergraduate】

Details are provided in the blog post in the right side, but the following are the requirements.

  1. Academic Background
  2. Japanese Language Proficiency — JLPT N2 or EJU Japanese Score
  3. Academic Ability — EJU or International Exams
  4. University-Specific Screening — Essays, Interviews, and More
  5. Financial Preparation or Scholarships

【Master's】

Details are provided in the blog post in the right side. Compared to undergraduate programs, more weight is placed on points 3 and 4. In some cases, Japanese is not required if the applicant has strong English skills.

  1. Academic Background
  2. Language ProficiencyJapanese — JLPT N2/N1 or English TOEFL/IELTS
  3. Research & Academic Capability — GRE, Research Plan, Relevant Experience
  4. University-Specific Screening — Research Proposal, Letters of Recommendation, Interview
  5. Financial Preparation or Scholarships

【PhD】

Compared to the Master’s level, even greater emphasis is placed on points 3 and 4.

  1. Academic Background
  2. Language ProficiencyJapanese — JLPT N2/N1 or English TOEFL/IELTS
  3. Research Achievements & Capability — Publications, Conference Presentations, Research Plan)
  4. University-Specific Screening — Research Proposal, Letters of Recommendation, Interview
  5. Financial Preparation or Scholarships

Budget for international students to Study in Japan

Before thinking about money in detail, remember this: having a clear budget helps you enjoy your study-abroad life. Aim for ¥120,000 to ¥150,000 per month (not including tuition), especially if living in a big city. Keeping track of spending lets you focus on study and life. Details are shown in the blog post in the right side.

  1. Tuition Fees
  2. Health Insurance & Medical Costs : ¥2,000 to ¥10,000
  3. Housing Costs : ¥50,000 to ¥80,000
  4. Groceries : ¥30,000
  5. Eating out : ¥10,000
  6. Other Essentials ¥20,000

Study Routes to enter Univesitiy in Japan

Details are in the blog post on the right, but there are two main routes.

Route 1: Direct Admission
For students with 12 years of schooling and strong scores (EJU, JLPT N2). Fast and low-cost, but documents must be ready. Grad students should contact professors early.

Route 2: Language School First
Start at a language school (6–24 months) to boost Japanese and prepare for EJU. Good performance may lead to easier admission via school recommendation.