Study in Japan
Study in Japan: Universities, MEXT, Visas & Costs
A complete guide to studying in Japan — English-taught SGU programs, the MEXT scholarship, EJU and JLPT, university admission, the student visa, costs, part-time work and student life.
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- How to Study in Japan from India: Complete GuideTwo routes: English-taught or Japanese-taught · Choose your level and program · Admission tests and documents
- MEXT Scholarship Guide for Indian StudentsWhat the MEXT scholarship is · Two ways to apply: embassy vs university recommendation · Scholarship categories
- Japanese Government Scholarship: Application Process ExplainedHow the process works, at a glance · Step 1 — Choose your category and route, then get the current guideline · Step 2 — Prepare your documents
- Studying in Japan in English: SGU & G30 ProgramsWhat SGU and Global 30 mean · What English-taught degrees are available · Where to find English-taught programs
- How Japanese University Admission WorksNational, public and private universities · Undergraduate admission routes · The research-student route for graduate study
- EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission) ExplainedWhat the EJU is · Subjects and language options · Who needs to take the EJU
- JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test) GuideWhat the JLPT is and who takes it · The five levels: N5 to N1 · What level programs and employers expect
- Japan Student Visa GuideThe big picture: the 'Student' status and the COE · Step 1 — Get accepted and start the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) · Step 2 — Apply for the student visa at the embassy or consulate
- Cost of Studying in JapanHow to think about the cost of studying in Japan · Tuition: national/public vs private universities · Admission and one-time entrance fees
- Part-Time Work Rules for Students in JapanCan international students work in Japan? · The permission you must obtain first · The hours limit: about 28 hours a week
- Scholarships for International Students in JapanThe scholarship landscape in Japan · MEXT (Japanese Government) Scholarship · JASSO scholarships
- Top Universities in Japan for International StudentsWhy international students choose Japan · Leading national universities · Science, technology and specialist institutions
- Research Student & Graduate Study Route in JapanWhat is a research student (kenkyusei)? · Finding and contacting a supervisor · Moving into a master's or PhD
- Student Life & Accommodation in JapanWhere students live: dorms vs private rentals · Understanding the cost of living · Health insurance: National Health Insurance
- Studying Medicine or Engineering in JapanEngineering in Japan: a strong, well-supported choice · Admission routes for engineering · Studying medicine in Japan: what to expect
- Post-Study Work & Staying in Japan After GraduationFrom 'Student' status to a work status · Common work statuses for graduates · Continuing to job-hunt after graduation
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EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission) Explained
The EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission) explained — subjects, language options, who needs it and where it is held, with JASSO sources.
Read guideJLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test) Guide
Understand the JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test): levels N5 to N1, what level study programs and employers expect, and the test structure and scoring.
Read guideHow to Study in Japan from India: Complete Guide
Your step-by-step pathway to study in Japan from India: English (SGU) vs Japanese programs, EJU/JLPT, MEXT scholarship, the student visa and costs.
Read guideStudying in Japan in English: SGU & G30 Programs
Study for a full degree in Japan in English through the SGU / Global 30 project — what English-taught programs exist, where to find them and entry basics.
Read guideJapan Student Visa Guide
How to get a Japan student visa: the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) route, the documents and steps, and where to verify official rules before you apply.
Read guideCost of Studying in Japan
What studying in Japan costs: national vs private university tuition and the main living-cost components, with links to the official sources.
Read guidePart-Time Work Rules for Students in Japan
Part-time work rules for students in Japan: the permission you must obtain, the roughly 28-hours-a-week limit, and where to confirm the current official rules.
Read guideTop Universities in Japan for International Students
Explore leading universities in Japan for international students: top national and science institutions, English-taught SGU options, and how to shortlist well.
Read guideResearch Student & Graduate Study Route in Japan
Understand Japan's research student (kenkyusei) route: finding a supervisor, moving into a master's or PhD, MEXT funding, and where to verify each step.
Read guideStudent Life & Accommodation in Japan
Student life in Japan: dorms versus private rentals, cost of living, National Health Insurance, and daily admin — with figures to verify.
Read guideStudying Medicine or Engineering in Japan
How international students approach engineering and medicine in Japan — English options, Japanese-medium medicine, and the India-side NEET/NMC rules to verify.
Read guideMEXT Scholarship Guide for Indian Students
The Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship for Indian students — embassy vs university recommendation, categories, coverage and how to apply.
Read guideJapanese Government Scholarship: Application Process Explained
Understand the MEXT (Japanese Government) scholarship application process step by step — routes, documents, selection stages and timing, with a scam caution.
Read guideScholarships for International Students in Japan
Scholarships for international students in Japan: MEXT, JASSO honors awards, and university and private schemes, with links to the official sources.
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