Education System

Whatever the programme of study, students in Japan are constantly exposed to the Japanese way of life and culture. The different kinds of programmes offered in higher educational institutions in Japan are as follows:

  • Undergraduate
  • Graduate schools
  • Junior colleges
  • Special training colleges
  • Technology colleges

Higher Education System

International standards have been attained in the higher education system of both public and private institutions. By incorporating enough knowledge from other educational systems, the Japanese improved their system, making them the best in performance and quality. Japan is one of the world's top educational nations, with 70% of graduates pursuing higher study.

Exchange Programmes

Under an agreement for inter-university student exchange, this programme is for students enrolled in the institution of any home country while wishing to spend a brief amount of time studying abroad.

Academic Year

The typical academic year in Japan runs from April to March. The first semesters at universities typically begin in April and end in September, whereas the second semesters begin in October and end in March.

Higher Educational Qualifications in Japan

Depending on the kinds of institutions and course duration, different educational institutions in Japan offer diplomas, advanced diplomas, and degree programmes. In addition to technical college graduation diplomas, diplomas, and advanced diplomas, Japan offers Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate and Associate degrees.

Fee Range in Local Currency

The cost of education in Japan is less than that of other Western nations, and there are more scholarship opportunities than in overseas countries.

The following are the typical academic fees for the entire programme for some educational levels in Japan:

Graduate schools

¥1,353,600 - ¥3,535,264

University undergraduate programs

¥2,425,200 - ¥23,918,419

Junior colleges

¥1,871,143 - ¥2,614,374

Professional training college

¥1,987,000 - ¥2,857,000

Japanese language institutes

¥400,000 - ¥2,000,000

Employment opportunities after completion of degree:

Foreign language teachers are in high demand in Japan. Gaining knowledge of Japanese will improve your employment prospects. Japan offers a dozen visas that allow firms to hire foreign nationals.

 

List of universities

S.No. Universities Country