Study in Japan
Most degrees are in Japanese and need the EJU exam. A growing set of English-taught programmes admits on documents alone.
Corinia finds the universities in Japan that fit your record and checks the exact requirements of each programme you choose. Get started free
EJU exam
Twice each year, in June and November
“Introduced in 2002, the EJU is offered twice each year (June and November) at selected locations both in Japan and overseas.”
How to apply
Choose Japanese-taught or English-taught
English-taught undergraduate programmes exist at leading national and private universities, each with its own application.
For Japanese-taught degrees, sit the EJU
The Examination for Japanese University Admission tests Japanese and academic subjects, twice a year, in Japan and in a number of other countries.
Apply to each university
Applications are separate for each university. English-taught programmes often have several rounds from autumn to spring.
Look at MEXT
The Japanese government scholarship covers tuition and a stipend, with applications through the Japanese embassy in your country.
Cost
National universities charge a standard yearly fee plus an entrance fee, the same for Japanese and international students. Private universities cost more.
Language
Japanese at an advanced level for regular degrees. English-taught programmes need TOEFL or IELTS.
Good to know
The Japanese academic year starts in April, though many English-taught programmes start in September.
Official sources: Study in Japan · JASSO – EJU
Universities Corinia covers in Japan
Corinia matches you against these, then checks the exact programme on the university’s own pages.
- University of TokyoTokyo
- Institute of Science TokyoTokyo
- Kyoto UniversityKyoto
- University of OsakaOsaka
- International Christian UniversityTokyo
- Keio UniversityTokyo
- Kyushu UniversityFukuoka
- Nagoya UniversityNagoya
- Tohoku UniversitySendai
- Waseda UniversityTokyo
- Sophia UniversityTokyo
- Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific UniversityBeppu
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