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Preparation Schedule for International Students Applying to PhD Programs in JapanNew!!

2025-07-14

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, […]

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Preparation Schedule for International Students Applying to Master's Programs in JapanNew!!

2025-07-13

Securing a place on a Japanese master’s program typically takes about fifteen months of strategic planning—from the moment you decide to study in Japanto the moment your student visa is approved. The step‑by‑step calendar below distills deadlines published by leading universities such as the University of Tokyo and Kyoto University, plus scholarship dates from the MEXT Research‑Student scheme. Use it as a […]

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Study Routes: Undergraduate, Master’s & PhD Programs in Japan

2025-07-08

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 […]