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study abroad in Japan  \n[www.TopUniversities.com](www.TopUniversities.com)  \n03 Introduction  \nBefore you study  \n04 Higher education in Japan 05 Admission requirements, applications & visas  \n06 Language requirements  \n07 Tuition fees & living costs  \n08 Funding opportunities  \n09 Student cities  \nAfter graduation  \n11 Working in Japan after graduation  \nIntroduction  \nHow to study abroad in Japan  \n[www.TopUniversities.com](www.TopUniversities.com)  \nAre you one of the many students worldwide fascinated by this distinctive and highly developed country?  \nThen you’ll be pleased to hear that Japan is keen to keep increasing its international enrolments.  \nIn 2014, a total of 184,155 international students were studying in Japan – an increase of almost 10% compared to the previous year – of which 67,782 were enrolled in universities. The government’s aim is to see the overall number of international students rise to 300,000 by the end of the current decade.  \nThe world’s third-largest economy, Japan  \nis a global superpower in both the  \ntechnological and cultural domains.  \nThe world’s third-largest economy, Japan is a global superpower in both the technological and cultural domains. Renowned for its leadership in the hightech and entertainment sectors, the nation has also fascinated people around the world with distinctive cultural elements ranging from kimonos to karaoke, haiku to jujitsu, and sushi to anime.  \nToday, major cities such as Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto offer immersion in the eclectic fusion of traditional customs and modern innovations that comprise contemporary Japanese life. Yet these buzzing urban hubs are just part of the possible adventure.  \nAn archipelago comprised of 6,852 small islands, Japan offers large areas of relatively untouched and unpeopled space to explore, includingthe Japanese Alps, the mountains of Hokkaido, the coral reefs of Okinawa, the hot springs of Hyōgo and the forests of Kyoto.  \nKeen to spend your student years exploring Japan? Read on to find out how…  \nBefore you study How to study abroad in Japan  \n[www.TopUniversities.com](www.TopUniversities.com)  \nHigher education in Japan  \nJapan’s higher education system is comprised of national, public and private universities. The nation’s strongest global ranking position is claimed by Kyoto University, which is 38th in the QS World University Rankings® 2015/16 . Close behind are the University of Tokyo (often known as Todai, 39th) and Tokyo Institute of Technology (56th), with a further 35 Japanese universities ranked among the world’s best.  \nMost undergraduate programs at Japan’s universities take four years to complete, with medicine, dentistry and veterinary science lasting six years. Master’s degrees last for two years and doctoral programs take a minimum of three years, with the option of enrolling in a five-year PhD program in lieu of a master’s degree. Alternative places of study include special training colleges, junior colleges and colleges of technology; these offer more vocational programs of a shorter length, ending in graduation with a diploma.  \nDriven by internationalization targets, Japan is currently  \nundergoing a number of higher education reforms in  \norder to become more internationally competitive.  \nDriven by internationalization targets, Japan is currently undergoing a number of higher education reforms in order to become more internationally competitive. In 2014, the government announced additional funds of ¥590 million (US$5 .4 million) to be divided between Japan’s 37 leading universities over the next 10 years, to improve financing options for internationals and increase the number of foreign language programs.  \nWith each institution in charge of its own international development, project-related initiatives are expected to multiply across the sector, leading to improved international engagement, higher numbers of stu","cbCairTQA7bKimH9","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairTQA7bKimH9","pdf",5911802,11,"English","# Introduction\n## Before you study\n# Higher education in Japan\n## Admission requirements, applications & visas\n## Language requirements\n## Tuition fees & living costs\n## Funding opportunities\n## Student cities\n# After graduation\n## Working in Japan after graduation","[{\"question\":\"What exam do international students usually need for university admission in Japan?\",\"answer\":\"Most universities require the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU), a standardized test for foreign students.\"},{\"question\":\"What documents are commonly needed when applying to study in Japan?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants are typically asked for an application form, academic transcripts, proof of sufficient finances, academic references, a valid passport, and passport-sized photographs.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the student visa process work for longer stays in Japan?\",\"answer\":\"For studies longer than three months, students apply for a student visa after obtaining a Certificate of Eligibility issued through the Japanese institution that accepted the applicant.\"}]","How to Study Abroad in Japan - A Guide - Study Abroad | PDF",1791172105,28]