Study in Japan
Japan is a rich natural country surrounded by many mountains and the sea.
Various landscapes that change according to the season, traditional culture such as temple, kimono, calligraphy, Japanese food and festival, pop culture including animation, manga, cosplay, etc. have various attractions in Japan.
Would you like to learn about Japanese charm in Japan where relatively peaceful and peaceful living in the world is to be touched?
Studying in Japan will surely be a special experience for you.
Basic information of Japan
Basic information of Japan
Official country name |
Japan |
population |
124.24 million people (as of 2023) |
area |
377, 972.28 km |
capital |
東京 |
currency |
Yen (JPY) |
climate |
Japan is said to be a country where the differences in the four seasons are clearly visible. Although the climate differs depending on the region, it generally has the following characteristics.
- Spring (March to May) Average temperature: 15℃
- The season when the air is warm and easy to spend.
As the cherry blossoms are in bloom, you can enjoy the cherry-blossom viewing.
- Summer (June to August) Average temperature 27℃
- After the rainy season, when it rains continuously and the temperature drops, this season comes when the temperature suddenly rises and the hot days continue.
Fireworks festival is held in various places in Japan.
- Autumn (September to November) Average temperature: 18.6℃
- It's the season when the heat gradually eases and the weather begins to feel more comfortable.
The color of the trees starts to change, and you can enjoy special scenery only during this period.
- Winter (December to February) Average temperature 6℃
- This is the season when temperatures drop across the country and snow falls in many places.
There are many mountains and you can enjoy winter sports such as skiing.
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Region |
There are eight regions in Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Chubu, Kinki, China, Shikoku and Kyushu as general regional categories in Japan. The capital "Tokyo" belongs to the Kanto region. |
Let's find a place to go to university in Japan! !
What kind of path are you thinking after graduating from the school you are currently attending?
There are many graduate schools, universities (departments), junior colleges and Professional Training College other than the Japanese capital "Tokyo".
Japan is composed of 47 municipalities (47 prefectures), but its area, climate, population, industry and so on varies according to region.
Here, we summarize the features of each district, so please try to find out where to go.
Japanese high school educational institutions and numbers
There are six types of higher education institutions in Japan: "graduate school", "university" "junior college" "professional college" "Professional Training College" "higher Professional Training College". Furthermore, it is classified as "National", "Public", "Private" by the corporation that operates. Graduate school, higher Professional Training College Except for four educational institutions, you have completed 12 years of primary education and secondary education in your home country.
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Graduate School661 schools
University with master's degree
629 schools (85 national schools / 88 public schools / 456 private schools)
University doctoral course
462 schools (77 national schools / 72 public schools / 313 private schools)
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University783 schools
82 national schools / 99 public schools / 602 private schools
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Junior college303 schools
National 0 schools / Public 15 schools / Private 288 schools
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Professional College / Junior College19 schools
17 private vocational colleges / 2 private vocational junior colleges
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Professional Training College2,693 schools
8 national schools / 178 public schools / 2,507 private schools
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College of Professional Training College58 schools
51 national schools / 3 public schools / 4 private schools
Source: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology FY2020 “School Basic Survey” / As of April 2020 “List of Professional Universities, etc.”
Types of study in Japan
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Government scholarship international students
The Japanese government has Tuition ・ It is a system to pay living expenses, travel expenses, return travel expenses as a scholarship. As there are nominations by embassies and nominations by universities, please contact the Japanese embassy / consulate in your home country or the Japanese university you wish to enter.
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Privately financed international student
Distillate Tuition preparing the for yourself, is the way to go on to higher education institutions or the Japanese school in Japan of Japan. As a condition, various Scholarship Program can be used, including the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO).
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Exchange studies
It is a system to study at a Japanese university that has agreements with its university. Depending on the university, the conditions of dispatching and the handling of Tuition of study abroad are different, so first let us ask your college where you are attending.
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Short-term study abroad
Short-term studies are studying abroad for several weeks to several months. There are cases where there are programs at your home university, but there are various methods such as using overseas study agents, applying directly to school programs in Japan.