Planning to Study in Japan
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Have you planned your studies in Japan yet?
Next, let's look at the following general timetable and see what sort of preparations you'll have to make.
Choose your plan
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PLAN 1
To study Japanese language only
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PLAN 2
To enter university or a professional training college after studying the Japanese language
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PLAN 3
To enter a university or professional training college in Japan directly from your own country
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PLAN 1
To study Japanese language only
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PLAN 2
To enter university or a professional training college after studying the Japanese language
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PLAN 3
To enter a university or professional training college in Japan directly from your own country
To study Japanese language only
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START
Planning and information gathering
Clarify and concretize your goal for studying in Japan.
Learn more about
Confirm the language abilities required and costs for studies in Japan.
planning to study in Japan -
1
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From 10 months to 1 year prior to the start of your course
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Request materials from Japanese language institutes
Request school information and application materials from several schools you are interested in. Confirm requirements for application.
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2
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Until 7 months prior
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Choose a school
Select the school you wish to attend based on school information and other materials
Japanese Language Institutes
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3
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From 5 to 7 months prior
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Apply
Send the application for admittance and other necessary documents to the school you wish to attend.
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4
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3 months prior
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Admission acceptance letter
Receive admission acceptance letter.
Send money to pay for tuition fees, etc.
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5
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Immigration procedures
Receive your Certificate of Eligibility for a Status of Residence and apply for a visa.
Immigration Procedures
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6
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Prepare to study in Japan
Find a place to live.
Living CostsAccommodation
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7
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1 month prior
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Make travel preparations and depart
Arrange for a plane ticket and travel insurance.
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Arrive in Japan
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8
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Enrollment procedures
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Japanese language
institute enrollment -
9
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April, July,
October or January -
Start studying
One- or two-year course or One and-a-half-year course
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GOAL!
Japanese language institute completion
To enter university or a professional training college after studying the Japanese language
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START
Planning and information gathering
Clarify and concretize your goal for studying in Japan.
Learn more about
Confirm the language abilities required and costs for studies in Japan.
planning to study in Japan -
1
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From 10 months to 1 year prior to the start of your course
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Request materials from Japanese language institutes
Request school information and application materials from several schools you are interested in. Confirm requirements for application.
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2
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Until 7 months prior
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Choose a school
Select the school you wish to attend based on school information and other materials
Japanese Language Institutes Search for schools
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3
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From 5 to 7 months prior
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Apply
Send the application for admittance and other necessary documents to the school you wish to attend.
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4
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3 months prior
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Admission acceptance letter
Receive admission acceptance letter.
Send money to pay for tuition fees, etc.
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5
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Immigration procedures
Receive your Certificate of Eligibility for a Status of Residence and apply for a visa.
Immigration Procedures
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6
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Prepare to study in Japan
Find a place to live.
Living CostsAccommodation
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7
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1 month prior
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Make travel preparations and depart
Arrange for a plane ticket and travel insurance.
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Arrive in Japan
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8
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Enrollment procedures
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Japanese language
institute enrollment -
9
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April, July,
October or January -
Start studying
One- or two-year course or One and-a-half-year course
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10
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From 11 months to 1 year prior to the start of your course at University or professional Training College.
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Request materials from university or
professional training collegeRequest school information and application materials from several schools you are interested in. Confirm application requirements.
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11
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Until 10 months prior
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Choose a school
Select the school you wish to attend based on school information and other materials.
Search for a School
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12
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9 months prior
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Apply for Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) and take necessary examination.
Apply for Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU); take Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), TOEFL®, IELTS, TOEIC® (as necessary)
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13
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From 6 to 8 months prior
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Apply
Send the application for admittance and other necessary documents to the school you wish to attend.
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14
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From 2 to 5 months prior
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Take entrance examination
Get your documents screened, take the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU), take the entrance examination of the school you wish to attend, etc.
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15
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3 months prior
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Admission acceptance letter
Receive admission acceptance letter.
Send money to pay for tuition fees, etc.
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16
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Prepare to study at university or professional training college
Find a place to live.
Living Costs and ExpensesAccommodation
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17
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Apply for extension of period of stay
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18
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Enrollment procedures
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19
Japanese language institute completion
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Continue your studies at a Japanese
university or a professional training college! -
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April / September or October
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Start studying
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GOAL!
Graduation
To enter a university or professional training college in Japan directly from your own country
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START
Planning and information gathering
Clarify and concretize your goal for studying in Japan.
Learn more about
Confirm the language abilities required and costs for studies in Japan.
planning to study in Japan -
1
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From 11 months to 1 year prior to the start of your course at University or professional Training College.
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Request materials from university or
professional training collegeRequest school information and application materials from several schools you are interested in. Confirm application requirements.
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2
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Until 10 months prior
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Choose a school
Select the school you wish to attend based on school information and other materials.
Search for a School
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3
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9 months prior
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Apply for Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) and take necessary examination.
Apply for Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU); take Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), TOEFL®, IELTS, TOEIC® (as necessary)
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4
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From 6 to 8 months prior
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Apply
Send the application for admittance and other necessary documents to the school you wish to attend.
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5
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From 2 to 5 months prior
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Take entrance examination
Get your documents screened, take the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU), take the entrance examination of the school you wish to attend, etc.
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6
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3 months prior
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Admission acceptance letter
Receive admission acceptance letter.
Send money to pay for tuition fees, etc.
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7
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Immigration procedures
Receive your Certificate of Eligibility for a Status of Residence and apply for a visa.
Immigration Procedures
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8
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Prepare to study in Japan
Find a place to live.
Living CostsAccommodation
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9
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1 month prior
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Make travel preparations and depart
Arrange for a plane ticket and travel insurance.
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Arrive in Japan
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10
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Enrollment procedures
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University or Professional Training College Enrollment
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11
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April / September or October
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Start studying
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GOAL!
Graduation