Study in Japan

In Japan, the higher education starts upon the completion of 12 years of education: elementary education (6 years of elementary school) and secondary education (3 years of lower secondary school and 3 years of upper secondary school). There are 5 types of higher education institutions where international students can be admitted to, which are 1) Colleges of technology, 2) Professional training colleges (postsecondary course of specialized training colleges), 3) Junior colleges, 4) Universities (undergraduate) and 5) Graduate schools. Depending on the founding bodies, these higher education institutions are categorized into three types: national, local public and private.

Why study in Japan?

• World class advancement in science and technology and leading country in manufacturing
• Emphasis on academic achievement along with the development of human quality
• Healthy food that uses seasonal ingredients
• Fascinating culture with humble people
• Conducive living environment with good public transportation system, low crime rate and a well-established health insurance system,
• About 140,000 international students from more than 170 countries and regions of the world are studying at higher educational institutions in Japan
• Opportunity to learn Japanese language while earning a degree
• Low tuition fees and generous scholarships