Classes at Japanese universities and junior colleges are generally held in Japanese, however, in recent years, there has been an increase in the number of university (Bachelor’s) degree programs taught entirely in English. To be accepted into a Japanese university or junior college program that is taught in Japanese, individuals must have passed the N1 or N2 JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) examination as well as have to score at least 250 points on the Japanese section of the EJU.
Baccalaureate, Abitur, Baccalaureate, or GCE A-Level Certificate. (For international students).
High school certificate. (Individuals who completed their formal education at a foreign high school in Japan)
To get admitted into a Japanese University, the following documents are required. Those may differ by institutions.
In Japan, there are a growing number of companies, and the hiring rate of international students is constantly increasing. However, it is not easy for an international student to be hired in Japan without a good proficiency level in Japanese.
To enhance international competitiveness, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare of Japan is promoting the employment of international students in the professional and technical fields, including employment support to international students. Furthermore, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare is providing international students with a variety of job-finding information through the Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka Employment Service Center for Foreigners, employment support (career guidance) starting from an early stage after admission, an internship program, and job interview meetings.
International students can work up to 28 hours per week with approval from the Regional Immigration Bureau, which certifies that their work does not interfere with their studies.Â
