Admissions & Exams
From Language School to Lecture Hall: Japan’s Indirect Study Route Explained新来的！
Choosing where—and how—to launch your Japanese university career can feel overwhelming. Beyond the well‑known direct route (applying straight from your home institution) lies an indirect pathway that thousands of successful alumni quietly endorse: first enroll in a Japanese language school, adapt to the academic culture, then sit entrance exams for degree programs. This article demystifies that […]
JASSO Scholarship Application Guide: Proven Tips to Fund Your Studies in Japan新来的！
Securing a Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) scholarship can turn your study‑in‑Japan dream into an affordable reality—but only if you approach the application like a strategic project rather than a last‑minute paperwork scramble. Because JASSO funds come directly from the Japanese government, every yen is carefully audited. That means well‑prepared applicants who demonstrate both academic […]
How to Win Japan’s MEXT Scholarship: A Step-by-Step Roadmap新来的！
Each spring thousands of hopeful scholars around the world open the MEXT Scholarship guidelines and wonder, “What exactly will make my application stand out?” Below you will find a practical, field-tested roadmap—from first draft to final interview—that will help you rise above the competition and secure full funding for your graduate or undergraduate studies in Japan. Know […]
The Direct Route: How to Enter Japanese Universities Straight from Overseas新来的！
Choosing how to pursue an undergraduate degree in Japan can feel like standing at a fork in the road. On one side lies the Direct Route — applying straight from your overseas high school or university to a Japanese degree program. On the other, the Indirect Route — spending a year or two in a Japanese language […]
How to Win Japan’s University-Specific Screening for Master’s Admission新来的！
Japanese master’s admissions do not end once your transcripts and test scores clear the first gate. At most universities, the University‑Specific Screening—your research‑proposal defence, letters of recommendation and live interview—becomes the decisive filter between short‑listed and admitted candidates. In a previous post we introduced the five pillars of admission (Five Key Requirements). Today we dig […]
Japan Undergraduate Admissions: How to Ace University-Specific Essays, Interviews, and Extra Tasks新来的！
Japan’s universities judge international under‑graduate candidates in five steps: (1) Academic Background, (2) Japanese Language Proficiency, (3) Academic Ability (EJU / SAT etc.), (4) University‑Specific Screening, and (5) Finances or Scholarships. Today’s article zooms in on step 4—those extra essays, interviews, and videos that appear after you pass the basic gates. Think of it as each campus’ way of asking “Will you fit here?” Below you will find what to expect, […]
Tuition Hacks: 4 Ways International Students Can Slash University Costs in Japan新来的！
Studying in Japan can be life‑changing, but the price tag often feels intimidating. Before you start working at a convenience store or dipping into your savings, remember that the cheapest yen is the yen you never have to spend. Japan’s higher‑education system hides a surprisingly wide menu of tuition‑cutting tools—some automatic, some competitive, and many […]
Mastering the EJU: Your Guide to Non-Japanese Sections for a Successful University Entry in Japan新来的！
Thinking of earning a full degree in Japan? Before you pack your suitcase, you’ll need to clear one academic hurdle that many universities use instead of—or in addition to—SAT, A-Levels, IB and Gaokao scores: the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU). This article gives you a concise, no-jargon tour of the non-Japanese-language […]
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