Country guideStudy in Japan
Study options in Japan, including universities, course pathways, intake guidance, and application support for international students.
Japan at a glance
12 programsat 3 universities
- 12 bachelor's
- Typical tuition
- ¥384,000–¥1,696,000 per year
- Common intakes
- Major and minor intakes vary by university
Figures come from the programs listed on iAdmission and can change; confirm fees, intakes and visa rules with the university and official sources.
Programs
Programs to consider in Japan
B.S. in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
Tokyo International University
Bachelor's4 years¥1,400,000
per year
Bachelor of International Liberal Arts – Global Business & Economics
International College of Liberal Arts at Yamanashi Gakuin University
Bachelor's4 years¥1,696,000
per year
Japanese Conversation Course
Kudan Institute of Japanese language & Culture
Bachelor's6 - 12 months¥384,000
per year
BA in Business Economics
Tokyo International University
Bachelor's4 years¥1,100,000
per year
BA in International Relations
Tokyo International University
Bachelor's4 years¥1,100,000
per year
Bachelor of International Liberal Arts -Data Science
International College of Liberal Arts at Yamanashi Gakuin University
Bachelor's4 years¥1,696,000
per year
Bachelor of International Liberal Arts – Interdisciplinary Arts
International College of Liberal Arts at Yamanashi Gakuin University
Bachelor's4 years¥1,696,000
per year
Bachelor of International Liberal Arts – Japan Studies
International College of Liberal Arts at Yamanashi Gakuin University
Bachelor's4 years¥1,696,000
per year
Studying in Japan: the essentials
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Why study in Japan?
- Japan gives international students access to 4 university options across 4 student locations.
- Students can compare programs by tuition, duration, intake timing, scholarship availability, and English language expectations.
- The iAdmission catalog helps families review universities, fees, documents, and application steps before submitting a profile.
- Program availability can be checked with a counsellor so students avoid applying to unsuitable or closed intakes.
Tuition fees in Japan
¥384,000–¥1,696,000a year · 12 programs on iAdmission
- Final tuition is confirmed by the university offer letter, invoice, scholarship decision, and intake.
- Clinical, laboratory, aviation, design, and specialist programs can cost more than general business or humanities routes.
Cost of living in Japan
- Living cost depends on the city, housing type, transport, insurance, food, and personal spending.
- Common student locations include Hiroshima, Kawagoe, Kofu, Tokyo.
- Students should also budget for deposits, visa or residence fees, document translation, insurance, and travel.
Funding to ask about
- Merit-based awards
- Early application discounts
- University-specific scholarships
- Subject, faculty, or partner-funded reductions where available
Application documents
- Academic transcripts and completion certificates
- Valid passport
- Program-specific subject prerequisites
- Statement of purpose or motivation letter where required
- CV, portfolio, references, or interview for selected programs
English requirements
- English requirements vary by institution and program.
- IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo, prior English-medium education, or internal university assessment may be accepted depending on the university.
- Healthcare, education, and regulated programs may require higher language scores or additional checks.
Intakes and deadlines
- Main and secondary intakes vary by university.
- Competitive programs should be started several months before the intended intake.
- Visa, residence, scholarship, and document legalization timelines should be included in the plan.
Student visa: the steps
- Receive a conditional or unconditional offer from the university
- Accept the offer and pay any required deposit
- Prepare financial proof, academic documents, passport, insurance, and supporting forms
- Submit visa, residence, or entry documentation through the required official process
- Track the decision and prepare arrival, accommodation, and enrolment steps
Documents for the visa stage
- Passport
- Academic transcripts
- Diploma, degree certificate, or school completion certificate
- English language proof where required
- CV or resume
- Statement of purpose or motivation letter
- Recommendation letters, portfolio, or interview documents where required
- Financial documents for visa or residence processing
Working while you study in Japan
- Part-time work options depend on visa conditions and local labour rules.
- Internships, placements, or work-integrated learning may be available in selected programs.
- Students should not rely on part-time income as the only way to pay tuition or living costs.
Student cities in Japan
Hiroshima
1 university or campus
Kawagoe
1 university or campus
Kofu
1 university or campus
Tokyo
1 university or campus
Questions about studying in Japan
How many universities are available in Japan?
The iAdmission catalog currently lists 4 university options for Japan. Availability can change by intake and program.
Can I apply to programs in Japan through iAdmission?
You can shortlist programs, review published requirements, prepare documents, and submit an application request through iAdmission. The institution and official authorities make the final decisions.
Are scholarships available in Japan?
Scholarship availability depends on the university, intake, program, academic profile, and deadlines. iAdmission can help identify suitable options before submission.