Planning to Study in Japan

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Timeline

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

  • PLAN 1

    To study Japanese language only

  • PLAN 2

    To enter university or a professional training college after studying the Japanese language

  • PLAN 3

    To enter a university or professional training college in Japan directly from your own country

To study Japanese language only

  • START

    Planning and information gathering

    Clarify and concretize your goal for studying in Japan.
    Confirm the language abilities required and costs for studies in Japan.

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    planning to study in Japan
  • 1

    From 10 months to 1 year prior to the start of your course

    Request materials from Japanese language institutes

    Request school information and application materials from several schools you are interested in. Confirm requirements for application.

  • 2

    Until 7 months prior

    Choose a school

    Select the school you wish to attend based on school information and other materials

    Japanese Language Institutes
  • 3

    From 5 to 7 months prior

    Apply

    Send the application for admittance and other necessary documents to the school you wish to attend.

  • 4

    3 months prior

    Admission acceptance letter

    Receive admission acceptance letter.
    Send money to pay for tuition fees, etc.

  • 5

    Immigration procedures

    Receive your Certificate of Eligibility for a Status of Residence and apply for a visa.

    Immigration Procedures
  • 6

    Prepare to study in Japan

    Find a place to live.

    Living CostsAccommodation
  • 7

    1 month prior

    Make travel preparations and depart

    Arrange for a plane ticket and travel insurance.

  • アイコン

    Arrive in Japan

  • 8

    Enrollment procedures

  • アイコン

    Japanese language
    institute enrollment

  • 9

    April, July,
    October or January

    Start studying

    One- or two-year course or One and-a-half-year course

  • GOAL!

    アイコン

    Japanese language institute completion

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