Land of the Rising Sun

Study in Japan.

Safety & Technology. Affordable Tuition.
MEXT Scholarship (Fully Funded).
Fast Track PR (HSP Points).

Quick Facts

Safe

CapitalTokyo

CurrencyYen (¥)

Indian Diaspora~50,000

IntakeApril / Oct

Work Rights28 Hrs/Week

SafetyTop Tier

Indian Diaspora: Nishi-Kasai

Cities & Innovation

Tech Giants & Cultural Hubs.

Tokyo

Kanto

Capital. Nishi-Kasai ('Little India').

Osaka

Kansai

Commercial Hub. Food Capital.

Kyoto

Kansai

Cultural Heart. Thousands of Temples.

Nagoya

Chubu

Automotive (Toyota) & Industrial Hub.

Yokohama

Kanto

Major Port City south of Tokyo.

Fukuoka

Kyushu

Startup City. Gateway to Asia.

Sapporo

Hokkaido

Snow Festival. Northern Hub.

Hiroshima

Chugoku

City of Peace. Mazda HQ.

Key Industries

AutomotiveWorld Leader.Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mitsubishi

ElectronicsConsumer Tech & Gaming.Sony, Panasonic, Canon, Nintendo

RoboticsIndustrial Automation.Fanuc, Yaskawa

Telecom5G & E-Commerce.SoftBank, Rakuten, NTT

PharmaR&D and Medicine.Takeda, Otsuka, Astellas

Universities

National, Private & Global.

University of Tokyo (Todai)

Kyoto University

Osaka University

Tohoku University

Nagoya University

Kyushu University

Hokkaido University

Tokyo Metropolitan University

Yokohama City University

Entry Requirements

Academic & English Criteria.

Academic & Age

Undergraduate

Score 60% - 70%

Age Under 25 (MEXT)

Gap 2-3 Years (Justified)

12 Years Education Req.

Postgraduate

Score 16 Years Edu

Age Under 35 (MEXT)

Gap Accepted with Work

10+2+4 Preferred

English Proficiency

Visa COE Warning

Standardized Test Preferred: While some unis accept MOI, the COE (Visa) process strongly prefers IELTS/TOEFL to prove genuine intent.

Test	Score
IELTS	6.0 - 6.5
TOEFL iBT	79 - 90
PTE	50 - 58
Duolingo	105 - 115
MOI	Conditional

Funds & Budget

Financial Requirements.

Monthly Living

Rent (Shared)¥40k – ¥70k

Food¥25k – ¥40k

Utilities¥10k – ¥20k

Transport¥5k – ¥15k

Misc¥10k – ¥20k

Total¥100k – ¥180k (~₹55k-99k)

Visa Funds

Liquid Funds

¥2,000,000₹11 - 13 Lakhs

Sponsor

Immediate FamilyParents/Self

Tuition (National)

¥535,800 / yr~₹2.9 Lakhs

Tuition (Public)

¥535,800 - ¥800k / yr₹2.9 - 4.4 Lakhs

Tuition (Private)

¥800k - 1.5M / yr₹4.4 - 8.2 Lakhs

Sponsors: Immediate Family Only. Bank Statement (6 Months) + ITR (3 Years).

Student Work

Hourly: ¥1,023 - ¥1,226 (avg ¥1,121).

Monthly (28hrs): ~¥125,500 (Covers Living)

Estimated Initial Investment

Apostille₹5,000 - ₹10,000

English Test₹16,000 - ₹17,000

App Fee₹5,000 - ₹20,000

1st Sem Tuition₹1.5 Lakhs - ₹3 Lakhs

Visa/VFS₹1,200 - ₹1,500

Flight₹40,000 - ₹60,000

Total₹2.5 Lakhs - ₹4.5 Lakhs

Visa Roadmap

The COE Process.

Selection

Choose Uni 6-10 months prior.

Application

Submit SOP, LORs, Docs.

Interview

Skype/Zoom screening.

Offer & Fee

Pay Admission Fee.

COE Apply

CRITICAL: Uni applies for Cert of Eligibility in Japan.

COE Receipt

Wait 2-3 Months for Immigration approval.

Visa Filing

Submit COE + Passport at Consulate.

Critical: Certificate of Eligibility (COE)

The COE is issued by the Ministry of Justice in Japan. The university applies for this. Without original COE, the Indian Consulate cannot issue the visa.

Path to PR (HSP Points)

Fast Track

PR in 1 to 3 Years via Highly Skilled Professional (HSP) points system (Age, Salary, Education).

Stay Back

6 months to 1 year Designated Activities Visa for job hunting. Must find employment within 1 year of graduation.

Spouse

Allowed for Master's/PhD. Can work 28 hrs/week. Apply after student settles (3-6 months).

Find Courses in Japan

Explore thousands of programs at Japanese Universities.

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FAQs

Common questions about Japan.

Certificate of Eligibility. It is the most critical document issued by the Japanese Immigration Bureau. Your university applies for this on your behalf. Without COE, you cannot apply for a Student Visa.

Yes. The MEXT Scholarship is fully funded (Tuition + Airfare + Stipend). Application happens via the Embassy of Japan in New Delhi (Embassy Track) usually in April/May for the next year.

Yes. You can work **28 Hours/Week** during sessions and **40 Hours/Week** during vacations. You need to apply for 'Permission to Engage in Activity other than that Permitted' at the airport or immigration.

For English-taught programs, No. However, for part-time jobs and social life, basic Japanese (N5/N4) is highly recommended. For PR, higher proficiency is needed.

Standard PR takes 10 years. However, the **Highly Skilled Professional (HSP)** point system allows you to get PR in just **1 to 3 Years** based on your education, salary, age, and Japanese skills.

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