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Study in Japan

日本国 / Nippon

Japan offers world-class education with unique entrance examination systems. The country is known for its strong engineering programs and increasing number of English-taught courses.

Tuition Range

¥500,000 - ¥1,500,000/year

Intl. Students

300,000+ international students

Visa Required

Yes

Tests Required

9+

Education System

Japanese universities use individual entrance exams plus the standardized EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission). International students need JLPT for Japanese language programs.

🏛️ Top Universities

1University of Tokyo

2Kyoto University

3Osaka University

4Tokyo Institute of Technology

5Tohoku University

6Nagoya University

7Keio University

8Waseda University

9Hitotsubashi University

10GLOBIS University

📝 Required Standardized Tests

🗣️ Language Proficiency Tests

JLPT

Japanese Language Proficiency Test

NAT-TEST

Japanese Language NAT-TEST

J-TEST

Test of Practical Japanese

TOEFL

For English-taught programs

IELTS

For English-taught programs

🎓 University Admission Tests

EJU

University Entry

Examination for Japanese University Admission

GMAT

For MBA programs

GRE

For graduate programs

📚 School & K-12 Tests

Center Test/Common Test

University Entry

National Center Test for University Admissions

🎯 Popular Fields of Study

EngineeringTechnologyBusinessJapanese StudiesAnimation & Design

🌍 Related Destinations

China

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South Korea

8 tests

Singapore

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United States

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