Study in Japan

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Currency
Japanese Yen (JPY)

Population
125 million (approx.)

Primary Language
Japanese

Land Area (Sq Km)
377,975 sq km

Continent
Asia

Number of States/Provinces
47

Neighbouring Country
South Korea, China, Russia (by sea borders)

Minimum Wages
Varies by region (average around JPY 1,000 per hour)

Per Capita Income 2024
Approx. USD 42,000

Employment Rate in 2024
Around 61%

Top 5 Reasons to study in Japan

01

High-Quality Education:Japan has globally ranked universities known for excellence in science, technology, engineering, medicine, business, and research.
02

Government Support for International StudentsThe Japanese government actively promotes international education through scholarships, student support services, and career guidance.
03

English-Taught Programs AvailableMany universities offer degree programs taught fully in English, especially at the bachelor’s and master’s levels.
04

Safe & Advanced CountryJapan is one of the safest countries with clean cities, efficient public transport, and a high quality of life.
05

Career & Research Opportunities Japan offers strong opportunities in technology, robotics, engineering, IT, manufacturing, and research fields.

Geography and Demography – Japan

Cities	Min Temp	Max Temp	Avg Living Cost	Minimum Wages
Capital of Country — Tokyo	1°C	31°C	JPY 150,000 – 200,000 per month	Around JPY 1,113 per hour
Osaka (Economic Hub)	3°C	33°C	JPY 120,000 – 180,000 per month	Around JPY 1,064 per hour
Yokohama	2°C	31°C	JPY 130,000 – 180,000 per month	Around JPY 1,112 per hour
Nagoya	0°C	34°C	JPY 110,000 – 160,000 per month	Around JPY 1,027 per hour
Sapporo	8°C	26°C	JPY 100,000 – 150,000 per month	Around JPY 960 per hour

Education System

Types of Institutions
National Universities, Public Universities, Private Universities, Junior Colleges, Professional Training Colleges, and Vocational Schools
Intake
April (Main Intake), September/October (Major Intake), and January (Limited Programs)
Course Type
Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, Doctoral Programs, Diplomas, and Professional / Vocational Courses
Course Duration
Bachelor’s Degree: 48 Months
Master’s Degree: 24 Months
Diploma / Vocational Courses: 12 to
36 Months

SOP Required
Yes
LOR Required
Yes (Students can submit after receiving the offer letter in some cases)
MOI Acceptance
Not commonly accepted (Most institutions prefer Japanese or English proficiency test scores)

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Institutions

Total Number of Universities : 42 universities

Top 6 Universities

Fees (per Year)

Degree	Minimum Fees	Maximum Fees	Average Fees
Bachelors Degree	JPY 500,000	JPY 1,200,000	JPY 800,000
Master Degree	JPY 600,000	JPY 1,500,000	JPY 1,000,000
MBA	JPY 900,000	JPY 2,000,000	JPY 1,400,000

Scholarship

Scholorship Name	Application dead line	Maximum Amount Award	Application portal Link
MEXT (Japanese Government Scholarship)	December – January (varies by country)	Covers full tuition, monthly stipend, and airfare	Visit Now
JASSO – Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship	April & October	Monthly stipend up to JPY 48,000	Visit Now
Japan Foundation for International Students Scholarship	April	Up to JPY 500,000 per year	Visit Now

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Benefits

Studying in Japan gives students a rich mix of modern life, strong academics, and deep cultural values. Japan’s safe environment, advanced technology, and global reputation attract many international students every year. Popular work areas include IT, engineering, hospitality, manufacturing, language teaching, and research.