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How to enroll in Japanese universities, graduate schools or professional training colleges as an exchange student<\/font><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Usually, an academic year for Japanese schools starts in April and ends in March of the following year. The enrollment is in April for most Japanese universities and professional training colleges. However, some graduate schools offer a September or October admission program.
\nIn principle, applicants must have completed 12 years of formal school education to enroll in a Japanese university (or a faculty), junior college or professional training college. If the formal school education of an applicant\u2019s country is less than 12 years, it is possible to study in a Japanese language school which has a university preparatory course authorized by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan to become eligible to apply.
\nIn recent years, a number of universities (undergraduate programs) which teach students in English are on the increase. However, in most cases the courses are taught in Japanese, therefore applicants need to have a proof of an advance Japanese language ability of at least N2 level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) when they sit for a university entrance exam. Under the Nikkei scholarship program, students can take Japanese lessons for a maximum of one year after arriving in Japan. Nevertheless, if students arrive in Japan without knowing any Japanese language, it is extremely difficult to reach the N2 level of JLPT within one year. It is recommended to make an effort to study Japanese before arriving in Japan for those applying for a Japanese-based program.
\nFor enrolling in a graduate school (Master\u2019s degree), applicants must have completed 16 years of formal school education. Applicants do not need to have an advanced level of Japanese language since there are many graduate schools (both Master\u2019s and Doctor\u2019s degrees) in Japan which offer courses in English.
\nFor further details, please refer to the below website of Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO). Applicants should study the \u2018Student Guide to Japan\u2019 to prepare well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u65e5\u672c\u7559\u5b66\u30ac\u30a4\u30c9\u30d6\u30c3\u30af\u201cStudent Guide to Japan\u201d<\/strong>
\ud83c\udf10 https:\/\/www.jasso.go.jp\/ryugaku\/study_j\/sgtj.html<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

How to find a school to study<\/font><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Applicants can search for Japanese schools (university, graduate school, junior college etc.) from the below website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u65e5\u672c\u5b66\u751f\u652f\u63f4\u6a5f\u69cb\uff08JASSO\uff09<\/strong>
\ud83c\udf10 https:\/\/www.jasso.go.jp\/ryugaku\/study_j\/search\/index.html<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

JAPAN STUDY SUPPORT<\/strong>
\ud83c\udf10 https:\/\/www.jpss.jp\/ja\/<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

How to select a graduate school<\/font><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In order to enroll in a Japanese graduate school, applicants need to have a clear idea of a research subject they want to study and search for an appropriate school and advisor. Some graduate schools require applicants to contact an advisor directly prior to submitting an application to obtain an informal consent for enrollment.
\nApplicants can search for further details from below websites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Researchmap<\/strong>
\ud83c\udf10 https:\/\/researchmap.jp\/<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udf10 https:\/\/ci.nii.ac.jp\/<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n