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Studying in Japan

Japan is advanced in engineering, technology and the sciences, and its universities in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka are among Asia's highest ranked. Teaching is mostly in Japanese, with a growing number of English programs.

View its 9 universities Attaché and embassy

Japan

Tokyo

Universities
9
Tracks
5
Living costs
Moderate

Japan at a glance

Capital
Tokyo
Population
123.8 million
Official languages
Japanese
Language of study
Japanese; a growing number of programs in English
Currency
Japanese yen (JPY)
Time difference
6 hours ahead of Saudi Arabia
Climate
Four distinct seasons: humid summers and cold winters, especially in the north

Cost of living

Moderate
More affordableMore expensive

Tokyo costs more than other cities; university housing lowers the cost.

English language

Typical IELTS and TOEFL iBT scores by degree; each university and major sets its own.

Bachelor

IELTS
6.0–6.5
TOEFL iBT
72–80

Master

IELTS
6.0–6.5
TOEFL iBT
79–90

PhD

IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
80–90
Accepted tests: IELTS Academic TOEFL iBT JLPT
Some universities may accept: Duolingo English Test EJU Not confirmed: check with the university before taking one of these.

Programs in Japanese usually ask for JLPT N2 or N1; Japanese language schools offer preparation.

Working while studying

Students may work up to 28 hours a week with special permission from immigration, and up to 8 hours a day in long vacations.

For guidance only: confirm with the university, the attaché and the official rules.

Program tracks that include it

Ministry of Education

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program

  • Emdad Track 5 universities
    Degrees:
    Bachelor's degree, Master's degree
    Fields:
    Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries And Veterinary, Arts And Humanities, Business, Administration and Law, Engineering, manufacturing and construction, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics, and 1 more
  • Research and Development Track 7 universities
    Degrees:
    Doctorate
    Fields:
    Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries And Veterinary, Engineering, manufacturing and construction, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics, Social sciences, journalism and information
  • Rowad (Pioneers) Track 1 university
    Degrees:
    Bachelor's degree, Master's degree
    Fields:
    All fields

Ministry of Culture

Cultural Scholarship

Universities in Japan

9 universities in the approved lists; here are some of them.

View all 9 universities