Planning to Study in Japan

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Planning is important to succeed in your overseas studies. Have you drawn up such plans? Here, you can use three types of study abroad plans and accompanying timeline to determine how best to prepare.

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Preparation in advance is crucial to realizing your study in Japan.
Please refer to the following 7 steps to help you prepare. Ex: For Person A

START

Check required language skills and fees
I want to be an architect!
I want to study architecture at a Japanese university!
Gather information about studying in Japan by attending Study in Japan fairs and searching for Japan education information websites.

Prospective students

<12 months prior to studying in Japan>
Request school information and application forms
Check admission requirements and examinations
12 months prior to studying in Japan
Pick up a college where you can study architecture with the college search Excel sheet! Decide on the school where you plan to study based on university websites and the opinions of seniors who have studied in Japan. Once you have decided on the school where you plan to study, request school information and application forms, and confirm the necessary documents, tests, and language proficiency.

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Take required tests
JLPT, EJU, TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, IB, etc.
Take the EJU! Also take other tests designated by the school.

Examinations

< 6-9 months prior to studying in Japan>
Send necessary documents to the school where you plan to study
Payment of Examination Fee
6-9 months prior to studying in Japan
Apply to the school where you plan to study! Mail the required documents. Pay the examination fee. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the university directly at the time of application for answers!

Application screening process, interview, and entrance examination
Take the admissions examination and interview! You may need to come to Japan to take the exam, so please check with the school where you plan to study as soon as possible!

Receive Letter of Admission
Tuition payment
You were accepted! After receiving the Letter of Admission, pay the tuition fee. Arrange for your accommodations and confirm your arrival date in Japan.

Visa application
Arrange your airline tickets and insurance
After receiving the COE, go to the embassy to apply for a visa.

Immigration and Students Visas

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Use of Study Abroad Broker

There are many advantages to doing the study abroad process on your own: it is economical, it gives you the ability to make your own decisions, and it helps you improve your language skills.
If you are busy or concerned about your language skills, one option is to use a study abroad broker, but some companies charge excessive fees or provide misinformation.
Please consider carefully when using a study abroad broker.

Points When Choosing a Study Abroad Broker

1. Fees

Are the prices reasonable after comparing multiple brokers?

2. Support

Will they recommend a school that meets your study abroad objective?
Do they recommend that you enter Japan using forged documents?
Do they provide satisfactory answers to your questions and procedure progress?
Do they want to rush the application unilaterally?
Do they explain not only the good points of studying abroad, but also the hardships?

3. Results

Do they have a sufficient track record of sending students to Japan?

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