Study in Japan MS/MBA - Cost/ Fees - Courses - Best Cities - How to apply for Masters in Japan?

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By Whizstorm 2019-09-07

Study in Japan - Everything you need to know about higher education in Japan


Japan is one of the leading countries in the field of technology. Its status as the world's third largest economy can be amounted to the cutting edge research and innovation that it is known for. It is quite evident that to support all this advancement in the field of technology and other fields as well, Japan has an excellent education system. Hence Japan is an ideal location for the students who wish to study abroad and explore the research and innovation opportunities to make a successful contribution to their field of study.



Which are the student cities or best places to study in Japan?

#1 Tokyo

The capital city of Japan is one of the worlds greatest city well known for its neon lights, skyline, crowded streets, sophisticated railways, electronics, manga, sushi, exquisite restaurants,and video games.It has the highest number of Michelin starred restaurants in the world. It has several hundred universities and colleges, and boasts of University of Tokyo which is one the highest ranked world university. The Waseda University which offers around 50 degree programs in English is one of the most popular universities amongst the international students. The other high ranked university is Tokyo Institute of Technology.

#2 Kyoto


The second highest ranked Kyoto University is located in Kyoto, which is also the cultural capital of Japan. With a rich cultural past it has a history of being the capital city of Japan for 1000 years. There are around 50 universities and several Japanese language schools in Kyoto that offer education in a wide range of fields from Zen, Graphics, Cultural studies to cutting edge technologies and animation. Also known for having the highest number of students, it is a student friendly city with a lot of stores and restaurants. The living expenses in Kyoto are low when compared with Tokyo and Osaka. Other prominent Universities in Kyoto are Ritsumeikan University and Doshisha University.

#3 Osaka


At a distance of 40km from Kyoto, The city Osaka is nowhere behind in its contribution in the fields of culture, history, cuisine, politics, trade and education. This third largest city of Japan hosts the high ranked universities like Osaka University. It is also called the Manchester of Japan and is a popular port known for its trade and business opportunities. Famous for the Universal Studios which were the first Universal studios made out of America, again a popular place to visit amongst students. Other prominent universities in Osaka are Osaka Prefecture University and Osaka City University. A student friendly city, it is well known for its hospitality and warm welcoming culture.

What is the approximate cost of studying in Japan?

The cost of studying will vary depending on the University and courses

Following is the broad range of the expenses:

The average range of annual tuition fees is US $4,200-14,280
The average range of living costs is US $700-900 . Again this cost would vary depending on the city and your standard of living. The cost of living is higher in Tokyo.

Which are the exams to be taken to study in Japan?
Japan has close to 800 universities. Most of these are private institutions. The most renowned or high ranking national institutions have very high admission criteria. These universities may require the students to take the university specific exams to qualify them to apply or there is a standard  National Center for University Entrance examinations

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