Feedback from International Students Currently Studying in Japan
Why Study in Japan? Feedback from International Students Currently Studying in Japan.
- What is the purpose of your study abroad? (Multiple answers allowed)
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To work in Japan or to get a job at a Japanese company48.3 %
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To obtain a degree47.0 %
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To acquire the skills and knowledge necessary for employment37.1 %
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To become a more educated person26.3 %
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To improve my Japanese language skills25.7 %
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To gain international experience and make international contacts24.8 %
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To be exposed to different cultures20.8 %
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To develop an international mindset20.3 %
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To conduct research in a good environment12.1 %
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- Why did you choose Japan for your study abroad destination?(Multiple answers allowed)
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Interested in Japanese society and wanted to live in Japan64.1 %
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Wanted to study Japanese language and culture42.7 %
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Attracted by the education and research at Japanese universities37.7 %
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There was a specialized field I was interested in25.0 %
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Wanted to experience a different culture22.4 %
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Its geographical proximity17.7 %
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Wanted to work in a profession related to Japan16.3 %
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Recommended by a friend, acquaintance, or family member14.6 %
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Japan was more suitable destination than other countries in terms of academic ability and cost14.3 %
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- Are you glad that you chose to study in Japan?
"The country is reputed for its level of hospitality. Many Japanese people have showed me more kindness than I can ever expect."
"I felt my research environment very comfortable, I can do experiments for my research with advanced facilities."
"My Japanese friends and supervisors are so humble and often helped me to solve my problem about studies or even in my daily activities."
Source: 2021 Lifestyle Survey of Privately-Financed International Students (JASSO)