University of Tokyo, MEXT full scholarships, Japanese language schools, and affordable tuition at national universities.
| # | University | City | Annual Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Tokyo (東大) | Tokyo | ¥535,800 |
| 2 | Kyoto University | Kyoto | ¥535,800 |
| 3 | Osaka University | Osaka | ¥535,800 |
| 4 | Tohoku University | Sendai | ¥535,800 |
| 5 | Tokyo Institute of Technology | Tokyo | ¥535,800 |
| 6 | Waseda University (private) | Tokyo | ¥1,000,000+ |
| 7 | Keio University (private) | Tokyo | ¥1,100,000+ |
National universities: same tuition ¥535,800/yr (~$3,600 USD). Very affordable! Private: ¥1M-1.5M/yr.
• Full scholarship by Japanese government
• Tuition +
¥117,000-¥145,000/month stipend
• Return airfare included
• For undergrad, masters,
PhD, research
• Apply via embassy or university
• Highly competitive but
life-changing!
• 1-2 year courses in Japanese
• ¥700,000-¥900,000/year
• Prepare for JLPT N2/N1
•
Work 28 hrs/week alongside
• Gateway to university or work
• Popular: ISI, Kudan, ARC
Academy
• Many universities offer English-taught programs
• G30 (Global 30) universities — top
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• No Japanese needed for admission
• MEXT or JASSO scholarships available
•
Great for masters/PhD