{"id":214835,"date":"2026-04-30T19:14:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T10:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/?page_id=214835"},"modified":"2026-04-30T19:14:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T10:14:09","slug":"universities-in-japan-that-teach-in-english","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/studying-abroad-in-japan\/schools-in-japan-for-international-students-roadmap\/universities-in-japan-that-teach-in-english\/","title":{"rendered":"Universities in Japan that Teach in English"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"214835\" class=\"elementor elementor-214835\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-466b15ca e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"466b15ca\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61cb9a7f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"61cb9a7f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-653e3816 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"653e3816\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b09b90b elementor-laptop-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-breadcrumbs\" data-id=\"b09b90b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"breadcrumbs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a040ea5 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2a040ea5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Universities in Japan that Teach in English for International Students<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b17d9a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"2b17d9a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1857c751 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1857c751\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Start your Japanese degree immediately with English-taught programs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3780aa33 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3780aa33\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b4db79e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6b4db79e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/universities-in-japan-that-teach-in-english.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-214899\" alt=\"Explore Japan&#039;s leading English-medium universities. Evaluate tuition fees, entry criteria, and professional prospects for students from abroad.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/universities-in-japan-that-teach-in-english.webp 1000w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/universities-in-japan-that-teach-in-english-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/universities-in-japan-that-teach-in-english-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3220e825 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3220e825\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-924a431 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"924a431\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ee26197 e-con-full section-container e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7ee26197\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2aeccd28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2aeccd28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>English-taught programs in Japan offer a direct pathway to obtaining a student visa, allowing you to begin your academic journey straight away, even if you don\u2019t yet speak Japanese. These degrees are internationally recognised, tuition fees are often more affordable than in other major study destinations, and many programs are designed with strong career outcomes in mind.\u00a0<\/p><p>Japan is also becoming an increasingly popular destination for international students, with 336,708 choosing to study there in 2024. This growth reflects a broader national effort to welcome global talent and create more accessible pathways into higher education and employment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6baee9 e-con-full section-container e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b6baee9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5eefe9a1 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5eefe9a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key takeaways<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b1bab6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b1bab6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Studying Without Japanese:<\/strong> You can start your undergraduate or master\u2019s degree immediately through English-Taught Programs (ETP) while learning Japanese as a secondary subject. This is one of the gateways for the record 229,467 international students in Higher Education Institutions in Japan.<\/li><li><strong>Why Choose English-Track Programs: <\/strong>These degrees offer a high ROI, with tuition costs often 30% to 50% lower than comparable universities in the US or UK. Students gain direct access to the Japanese labor market and build &#8220;cross-cultural resilience&#8221; during their studies.<\/li><li><strong>Top English-Taught Universities:<\/strong> Elite institutions such as Ritsumeikan APU and Hosei University report that the vast majority of their graduates successfully transition into professional roles immediately after completing their degrees. GLOBIS University graduates see an average 18% salary increase before even completing their MBA.<\/li><li><strong>Tuition and Costs: <\/strong>Annual tuition for English programs starts at \u00a5535,800 at national universities and ranges up to \u00a51.5 million at private institutions. Recent currency shifts make these programs 20% to 30% more affordable for international applicants.<\/li><li><strong>Admission Requirements: <\/strong>Most programs require 12 years of formal education and proof of English proficiency via TOEFL or IELTS. You must also provide financial proof showing approximately \u00a54 million for visa approval.<\/li><li><strong>The Application Process: <\/strong>Entry typically involves an online application, a statement of purpose, and academic transcripts. Go! Go! Nihon provides free guidance to help you understand these requirements and secure your spot.<\/li><li><strong>Career and Visa Success: <\/strong>Graduates from Japanese universities hold the same qualifications as domestic students, allowing them to find work in Japan more easily. Major hiring sectors include Information and Communications, Finance, and Global Manufacturing.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd6fa93 e-con-full section-container e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bd6fa93\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-343d06a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"343d06a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Quick university comparison<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-737923fc elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"737923fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Quick University Comparison: English-Taught Universities in Japan<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f104f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f104f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Table: <\/strong><em>This comparison summarizes the 2024 and 2025 career outcomes and institutional focus for our four partner universities. All data points reflect the most recent official reports for international students and graduates.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-402443e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"402443e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Feature<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Academic Focus<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Employment Rate<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Salary\/Promotion<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Ritsumeikan APU<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multicultural Leadership &amp; Global Business<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">330 International students secured job offers in 2024<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ranked 2025 Employers&#8217; Choice of University<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>GLOBIS University<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practical Business (MBA) &amp; Entrepreneurship<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">65.7% (within 3 months) \/ 75% stay in Japan<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18% average salary increase by graduation<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Eikei University<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social System Design &amp; Liberal Arts<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">91.7% (of job-seeking applicants)<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on startup and global company entry<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Hosei University<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional Liberal Arts<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">86.1% overall (94.1% for Graduate students)<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High stability; rates rose from 83.7% in 2023<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5966bd1e e-con-full section-container e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5966bd1e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce90e54 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ce90e54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Universities in Japan that teach English<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f378989 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1f378989\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Which universities in Japan teach in English?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4822675 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4822675\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/msp-7-2-best-english-taught-universities-japan-comparison.png\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Comparison: English-Taught Universities in Japan\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"A strategic comparison guide for universities in Japan that teach in English, highlighting job placement rates, locations, and academic focus.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MjE0ODQzLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczpcL1wvZ29nb25paG9uLmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNlwvMDRcL21zcC03LTItYmVzdC1lbmdsaXNoLXRhdWdodC11bml2ZXJzaXRpZXMtamFwYW4tY29tcGFyaXNvbi5wbmcifQ%3D%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/msp-7-2-best-english-taught-universities-japan-comparison-1024x709.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-214843\" alt=\"Side-by-side comparison of English-taught programs at Ritsumeikan APU, GLOBIS, Eikei, and Hosei.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/msp-7-2-best-english-taught-universities-japan-comparison-1024x709.png 1024w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/msp-7-2-best-english-taught-universities-japan-comparison-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/msp-7-2-best-english-taught-universities-japan-comparison-768x532.png 768w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/msp-7-2-best-english-taught-universities-japan-comparison.png 1300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">A strategic comparison guide for universities in Japan that teach in English, highlighting job placement rates, locations, and academic focus.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bb69936 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2bb69936\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>We partner with prestigious institutions, such as Hosei University, Ritsumeikan APU, and GLOBIS, which offer specialized English-taught programs in business, social sciences, and sustainability.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6d3be9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e6d3be9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Hosei University<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85b0ee0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"85b0ee0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/schools\/universities\/tokyo\/hosei-university\/\">Hosei University<\/a> is one of Japan\u2019s oldest and most prestigious private institutions, known for its commitment to global engagement and practical education. The university consistently produces high employment outcomes for its international student body across both undergraduate and graduate levels.<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Strong Career Outcomes: <\/strong>Hosei University reports an overall job placement rate of 86.1% for international graduates in 2025. Graduate school students achieved an even higher success rate of 94.1%.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Diverse Academic Success: <\/strong>Undergraduate students maintained a steady 82.8% employment rate. Specific departments, such as the Faculty of Letters, reported success rates of 85.9%.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Science and Engineering Excellence: <\/strong>International students in technical and scientific fields saw placement rates as high as 92.3%. Graduate programs in science and engineering frequently reach nearly 100% employment.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Global Student Network:<\/strong> The university supports a diverse community of 293 international students from countries including China, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, and the United Kingdom.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Consistent Performance:<\/strong> The university has maintained high placement rates over the years, with 85.3% in 2024 and 83.7% in 2023. This stability reflects a robust support system for international career development.<\/li><\/ul><p><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.en.hosei.ac.jp\/LUC2HOSEI\/cdata\/luc2hosei_2388_jaen.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Employment Status of International Students (3 Years)<\/a><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45b8f59 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"45b8f59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8140a2d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8140a2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/schools\/universities\/oita\/ritsumeikan-asia-pacific-university-apu\/\">Ristumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU)<\/a> is a premier destination for multicultural education, with a student body representing over 100 countries and a nearly 1 to 1 ratio of domestic to international students. The university is specifically designed to produce graduates who can thrive in global business and social innovation.<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>High Job Placement Success:<\/strong> In the AY 2024 cohort, 834 graduates successfully secured job offers before completing their degrees. For those who choose to continue their academic growth, 91 international graduates moved directly into advanced studies at graduate schools.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Strong Tokyo Network:<\/strong> Despite being located in Oita, APU has powerful ties to the capital. Approximately 57.8% of all job placements are located in the Kanto (Tokyo) region, followed by 19.7% in the Chubu and Kinki areas.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Diverse Industry Entry: <\/strong>Graduates enter a wide range of professional fields. Major sectors include the Service industry (32.5%), Manufacturing (17.4%), and the Telecommunications industry (14.6%).<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Global Career Pathways:<\/strong> The university supports diverse career outcomes. Outside of corporate roles, 5.0% of graduates successfully entered civil service positions in Japan and overseas.<\/li><\/ul><p><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/en.apu.ac.jp\/home\/career\/content9\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Job Placement and Advancement &#8211; Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University<\/a><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bafce33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bafce33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. GLOBIS University<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2951291 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2951291\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/schools\/universities\/tokyo\/globis-university\/\">GLOBIS<\/a> is Japan\u2019s largest business school, offering a practical, network-heavy MBA in the heart of Tokyo. The program is designed for professionals who want to accelerate their careers in the Japanese business ecosystem.<\/p><h4>How the GLOBIS MBA Changes Lives<\/h4><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>18% Salary Growth: <\/strong>Graduates reported an average 18% increase in salary by the time of graduation.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>86% Career Advancement: <\/strong>An overwhelming 86% of students experienced a significant positive change in their career trajectory before completing the program.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>96% Leadership Mastery:<\/strong> Approximately 96% of graduates successfully developed the high-level leadership skills required for senior management roles.<\/li><\/ul><p><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globis.ac.jp\/careers\/part-time-and-online-mba-career-outcomes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Globis University 2024 Survey Results<\/a><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58ad470 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"58ad470\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Eikei University of Hiroshima<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44f4ea8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44f4ea8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/schools\/universities\/hiroshima\/eikei-university-of-hiroshima\/\">Eikei University<\/a> focuses on &#8220;Social System Design,&#8221; using a practical, project-based curriculum to prepare students for the global labor market. The university incorporates hands-on experience directly into its degree programs, requiring all students to complete at least two internships or volunteer placements with real-world organizations.<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>High Employment Success: <\/strong>Among the university&#8217;s 48 job-seeking graduates, 91.7% (44 students) secured positions with companies and organizations, while 8.3% (4 students) successfully entered the civil services. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/eikei.ac.jp\/english\/career\/results\/data\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eikei University of Hiroshima<\/a>)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Major Industry Placements: <\/strong>The highest concentration of graduates entered the Information and Communications (IT and mass media) and Finance and Insurance sectors, though placements remain highly diverse due to the school\u2019s cross-disciplinary approach.<\/li><\/ul><p>Integrated Liberal Arts Education: By merging humanities and sciences, the curriculum nurtures the specific interests of each student over four years of study. This results in career outcomes that reflect both individual professional goals and the diverse needs of different industries and regions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d38f2fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d38f2fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Selecting your ideal English-taught university<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-692153b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"692153b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>University<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>Best For<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Ritsumeikan APU<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>Students seeking a truly global environment and high recognition from top-tier Japanese employers.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>GLOBIS University<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>Working professionals aiming for an immediate salary jump and leadership transitions within the Tokyo business ecosystem.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Eikei University of Hiroshima<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>Undergraduates who want hands-on, project-based learning and guaranteed internship experience.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Hosei University<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>Students looking for the prestige of a traditional private university with specialized success in STEM and science-related graduate roles.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b985a81 e-con-full section-container e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2b985a81\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a39ede4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4a39ede4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">University tuition in Japan<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65b7055c elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"65b7055c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How much is university in Japan for international students?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7625ee92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7625ee92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Tuition at Japanese universities is significantly lower than in the US or UK, with private institution fees often ranging between \u00a51.4 million and \u00a51.6 million per year.<\/strong><\/p><p>Important: Please note that Go! Go! Nihon does not provide application support for scholarships or financial aid programs. You must apply for these opportunities directly through the university or the providing organization.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5970aca6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5970aca6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>University<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>Yearly Tuition (approx.)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>Scholarship Opportunities<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Hosei University<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>\u00a51,450,000<\/p><\/td><td><p>50% Tuition Reduction<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Ritsumeikan APU<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>\u00a51,512,740<\/p><\/td><td><p>30%\u2013100% Tuition reduction<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>GLOBIS (MBA)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>\u00a53,845,000 (Total)<\/p><\/td><td><p>Available Financial Aid<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Eikei University of Hiroshima<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>\u00a5952,260<\/p><\/td><td><p>50% Tuition Waiver and grant-based scholarships<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cfcfa1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6cfcfa1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For families used to the high costs of US or UK systems, these rates represent exceptional value, especially when combined with a clear pathway to a work visa.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d1ccfc8 e-con-full section-container e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5d1ccfc8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52f86380 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"52f86380\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Japanese university admission requirements<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b33e1c7 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7b33e1c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the Japanese university admission requirements for international students?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3260fc00 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3260fc00\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/msp-7-2-japan-university-direct-entry-eligibility-checklist.png\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Japan University Direct Entry Eligibility Checklist\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"A visual guide detailing the academic and financial benchmarks required for international students to apply directly to Japanese universities in English.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MjE0ODYzLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczpcL1wvZ29nb25paG9uLmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNlwvMDRcL21zcC03LTItamFwYW4tdW5pdmVyc2l0eS1kaXJlY3QtZW50cnktZWxpZ2liaWxpdHktY2hlY2tsaXN0LnBuZyJ9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"709\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/msp-7-2-japan-university-direct-entry-eligibility-checklist-709x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-214863\" alt=\"Checklist of admission and visa requirements for English-taught universities in Japan.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/msp-7-2-japan-university-direct-entry-eligibility-checklist-709x1024.png 709w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/msp-7-2-japan-university-direct-entry-eligibility-checklist-208x300.png 208w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/msp-7-2-japan-university-direct-entry-eligibility-checklist-768x1109.png 768w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/msp-7-2-japan-university-direct-entry-eligibility-checklist.png 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">A visual guide detailing the academic and financial benchmarks required for international students to apply directly to Japanese universities in English.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8010238 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8010238\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Applying to a Japanese university requires meeting a strict baseline of 12 years of formal education, proving financial stability, and providing English qualifications if you are from a non-native English speaking country.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p>Top universities in Japan like Hosei University, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU), and Eikei University of Hiroshima use a holistic review process to confirm that applicants are prepared for the academic and cultural demands of studying in Japan.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-220816e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"220816e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Overview: Admission requirements English-taugth Universities in Japan<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f1bb245 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f1bb245\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The table below summarizes the core entry criteria for a student visa and school placement at Japanese language schools, vocational or trade schools, and universities. More detailed descriptions follow.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa6eaf1 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aa6eaf1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Requirement Category<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>Specific Criteria<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>Essential Documentation<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Basic Education<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>Completion of 12 years of formal schooling<\/p><\/td><td><p>High school diploma or graduation certificate<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Academic Merit<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>Competitive grades, typically a minimum 3.0 GPA<\/p><\/td><td><p>Academic transcripts and SAT, ACT, or IB scores<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>English Proficiency<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>Required for students from non-native English speaking countries<\/p><\/td><td><p>Official TOEFL or IELTS scores<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Japanese Proficiency (for Japanese-Taught Programs)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>JLPT N2 level<\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/eju\/\">EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission)<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Financial Solvency<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>\u00a54 million for the 4-year program<\/p><\/td><td><p>Bank balance certificates (3-year history may be required)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Holistic Assessment<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>Clear articulation of career goals and interest in Japan<\/p><\/td><td><p>Statement of Purpose and letters of recommendation<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e98121f elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"3e98121f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-lightbulb\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDID YOU KNOW?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIf your home country uses an 11-year education system, you are not immediately disqualified. You may simply need to complete a designated university preparatory course to meet the 12-year requirement before you submit your final application. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69b380f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"69b380f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Academic and Language Prerequisites<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed27a7a elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ed27a7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To be admitted into any Japanese university, you must meet specific educational and linguistic benchmarks:<\/p><ul><li><strong>12 Years of Formal Education: <\/strong>A non-negotiable requirement is the completion of 12 years of formal education in your home country, typically verified by high school graduation. To better understand these benchmarks, you can<a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/learn-about-the-japanese-education-system\/\"> learn about the Japanese education system<\/a> and how it compares to the West. If your home country follows an 11-year system, you may be required to complete a designated university preparatory course before applying.<\/li><li><strong>English-Taught Programs (ETPs):<\/strong> These degrees allow you to start your academic studies immediately without prior Japanese proficiency. You can apply using standardized test scores from your home country, such as the SAT, ACT, or IB (International Baccalaureate). If you are not from a native English-speaking country, you must also provide English qualifications, such as TOEFL or IELTS scores, to prove your language readiness. ETPs at prestigious institutions like <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/schools\/universities\/tokyo\/hosei-university\/\">Hosei University<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/schools\/universities\/oita\/ritsumeikan-asia-pacific-university-apu\/\">Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU)<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/schools\/universities\/hiroshima\/eikei-university-of-hiroshima\/\">Eikei University of Hiroshima<\/a> provide an efficient route for students to build cultural intelligence while studying in English.<\/li><li><strong>Japanese-Taught Programs:<\/strong> If you plan to study in Japanese, you must take the <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/eju\/\">EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission)<\/a>. Most universities require a <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-pass-the-jlpt-n2\/\">JLPT N2 level<\/a> and a score of 250 or higher on the EJU\u2019s Japanese section.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>GPA Requirement:<\/strong> Most English-taught tracks use a direct admission process based on your home country&#8217;s transcripts and scores from tests like the SAT or ACT. This bypasses the need for the <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/eju\/\">Examination for Japanese University Admission (EJU)<\/a>, which is typically required for traditional Japanese-medium tracks. Choosing an ETP is the most efficient route for students who want to master cultural intelligence while completing their degree in English.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f3cd55 elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"1f3cd55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-lightbulb\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDID YOU KNOW?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBecause of the high language barrier for Japanese-track degrees, many international students spend 1 to 2 years at a Japanese language school first to bridge the gap and prepare for the EJU.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1457f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c1457f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Holistic Application and Documentation<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1415c3 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d1415c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The university admissions process in Japan for English-taught programs is highly holistic, meaning officials look at more than just your grades. You will be required to submit academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a meticulous Statement of Purpose.\u00a0<\/p><p>Immigration and university officials heavily scrutinize this statement. It must clearly articulate why you chose Japan over other countries, how the specific institution aligns with your long-term <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/finding-a-full-time-job-in-japan\/\">career goals<\/a>, and your intentions for staying in the <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/studying-abroad-in-japan\/working-in-japan-for-international-students\/\">Japanese workforce<\/a> after graduation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6326c1b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6326c1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Financial Solvency Requirements<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d59adcf elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d59adcf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Proving that you can afford to live and study in Japan is one of the most rigorously vetted parts of the process.<\/p><ul><li><strong>The Financial Threshold:<\/strong> You must prove that you or your <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/visa-sponsor-for-japan\/\">financial sponsor <\/a>have access to approximately \u00a54,000,000. This amount is intended to demonstrate your ability to cover tuition and living expenses for the entire duration of a four-year degree.<\/li><li><strong>Required Proof: <\/strong>Documentation must include bank balance certificates issued within the last three months, your sponsor\u2019s income and tax certificates, and a 3-year funding history.<\/li><li><strong>Vetting Standards: <\/strong>Immigration prefers to see steady income and savings growth. Sudden, large deposits into a bank account prior to applying can raise red flags and may lead to a visa rejection.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb1243d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eb1243d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Visa and COE Process<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-550d418 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"550d418\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/msp-7-2-japan-university-admission-visa-process-flowchart.png\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Japan University Admission and Visa Process Flowchart\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"A process infographic mapping out the timeline for university application, COE issuance, and final residency registration for international students.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MjE0ODc0LCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczpcL1wvZ29nb25paG9uLmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNlwvMDRcL21zcC03LTItamFwYW4tdW5pdmVyc2l0eS1hZG1pc3Npb24tdmlzYS1wcm9jZXNzLWZsb3djaGFydC5wbmcifQ%3D%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"709\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/msp-7-2-japan-university-admission-visa-process-flowchart-709x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-214874\" alt=\"Step-by-step roadmap from university acceptance to obtaining a student visa for Japan.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/msp-7-2-japan-university-admission-visa-process-flowchart-709x1024.png 709w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/msp-7-2-japan-university-admission-visa-process-flowchart-208x300.png 208w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/msp-7-2-japan-university-admission-visa-process-flowchart-768x1109.png 768w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/msp-7-2-japan-university-admission-visa-process-flowchart.png 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">A process infographic mapping out the timeline for university application, COE issuance, and final residency registration for international students.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-932972b elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"932972b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Once a university accepts your application, you must navigate a multi-step bureaucratic process to enter the country.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Certificate of Eligibility (COE): <\/strong>The university acts as your proxy and applies to the Japanese Immigration Services Agency for your <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/certificate-of-eligibility-for-japan\/\">Certificate of Eligibility (COE)<\/a>. This generally happens 1 to 3 months after your financial documents are submitted.<\/li><li><strong>Visa Conversion: <\/strong>Once the COE is issued and sent to you, you must take it to your local Japanese embassy or consulate to exchange it for a <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/student-visa-for-japan\/\">Japanese Student Visa<\/a>. This step usually takes 2 to 4 weeks.<\/li><li><strong>Arrival Procedures:<\/strong> Upon arriving in Japan, you will receive a Residence Card (Zairyu Card) at the airport. You are legally required to register this card at your local city or ward office within 14 days of moving in. You can learn more about the final steps <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/after-applying-for-a-visa-for-japan\/\">after applying for a visa for Japan<\/a> to ensure a smooth transition.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b91b7f7 e-con-full section-container e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6b91b7f7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ea91188 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2ea91188\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">University tuition in Japan<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3aea71ca elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3aea71ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How much is university in Japan for international students?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74073731 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"74073731\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>University tuition in Japan is highly competitive, with total first-year costs at prestigious institutions typically ranging from \u00a5950,000 to \u00a51.6 million, a fraction of the price of equivalent degrees in the US or UK.<\/strong><\/p><p>For students used to the high costs of Western higher education, Japan offers an exceptional return on investment. Below is a detailed breakdown of the total first-year fees at our partner universities, including application fees, admission fees, and annual tuition.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50d09f05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"50d09f05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tuition and Fees Comparison Table (First Year)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f97dd1b elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f97dd1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>University \/ Program<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Total 1st Year Cost<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Key Fee Breakdown<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/schools\/universities\/hiroshima\/eikei-university-of-hiroshima\/\">Eikei University of Hiroshima<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: right;\">\u00a5952,260<\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: right;\">Admission: \u00a5394,800; Tuition: \u00a5535,800<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/schools\/universities\/tokyo\/hosei-university\/\">Hosei University<\/a> (IGESS)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: right;\">\u00a51,450,000<\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: right;\">Admission: \u00a5240,000; Tuition: \u00a5968,000<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/schools\/universities\/tokyo\/hosei-university\/\">Hosei University<\/a> (GBP &amp; SCOPE)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: right;\">\u00a51,452,000<\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: right;\">Admission: \u00a5240,000; Tuition: \u00a5968,000<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/schools\/universities\/tokyo\/hosei-university\/\">Hosei University<\/a> (GIS)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: right;\">\u00a51,582,000<\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: right;\">Admission: \u00a5240,000; Tuition: \u00a51,097,000<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/schools\/universities\/oita\/ritsumeikan-asia-pacific-university-apu\/\"><strong>Ritsumeikan APU<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: right;\">\u00a51,512,740<\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: right;\">Admission: \u00a5200,000; Tuition: \u00a51,300,000<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/schools\/universities\/tokyo\/kokugakuin-university\/\">Kokugakuin University<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: right;\">\u00a51,238,300 \u2013 \u00a51,319,300<\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: right;\">Fees vary by faculty; Admission: \u00a5240,000<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/schools\/universities\/tokyo\/globis-university\/\">GLOBIS University<\/a> (1-Year MBA)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: right;\">\u00a54,095,000<\/p><\/td><td><p style=\"text-align: right;\">Total program cost (enrollment + tuition)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27bf369a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"27bf369a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Important cost considerations for universities in Japan<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b04ad29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b04ad29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/msp-7-2-tuition-fees-english-universities-japan-chart.png\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Tuition Fees in English-Taught Universities in Japan\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"A data visualization illustrating the cost of university in Japan for international students, comparing different fee structures across partner institutions.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MjE0ODg2LCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczpcL1wvZ29nb25paG9uLmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNlwvMDRcL21zcC03LTItdHVpdGlvbi1mZWVzLWVuZ2xpc2gtdW5pdmVyc2l0aWVzLWphcGFuLWNoYXJ0LnBuZyJ9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/msp-7-2-tuition-fees-english-universities-japan-chart.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-214886\" alt=\"Bar chart showing first-year tuition and admission fees for top English-taught universities in Japan.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/msp-7-2-tuition-fees-english-universities-japan-chart.png 900w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/msp-7-2-tuition-fees-english-universities-japan-chart-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/msp-7-2-tuition-fees-english-universities-japan-chart-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/msp-7-2-tuition-fees-english-universities-japan-chart-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">A data visualization illustrating the cost of university in Japan for international students, comparing different fee structures across partner institutions.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7aa4691e elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7aa4691e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While the initial investment for the first year includes a one-time admission fee, you should plan for recurring costs in your second year and beyond:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Hosei University:<\/strong> Students in years 2 through 4 should expect approximately \u00a57,000 &#8211; \u00a510,000 in miscellaneous expenses, plus a \u00a530,000 alumni association fee in their final year.<\/li><li><strong>Ritsumeikan APU: <\/strong>Annual tuition for the second through fourth years of study increases to \u00a51,500,000.<\/li><li><strong>Kokugakuin University: <\/strong>Fees fluctuate based on the specific faculty, with human development and tourism tracks typically on the higher end of the scale.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35eb7d3e e-con-full section-container e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"35eb7d3e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34fd871 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"34fd871\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why choose a Japanese degree?<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c4f0785 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7c4f0785\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why choose a Japanese degree as a global career asset?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13efb7aa elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"13efb7aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A degree from a Japanese university provides a unique combination of financial value, global prestige, and a direct path to the highest student-to-work visa conversion rate in the developed world.<\/p><p>Choosing to <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/studying-abroad-in-japan\/\">study abroad in Japan<\/a> is a strategic move for students who want to build a high-ROI career without the high debt levels often associated with Western higher education. The Japanese government\u2019s focus on integrating global talent means that your academic success translates directly into long-term <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/finding-a-full-time-job-in-japan\/\">career goals<\/a> and professional stability.<\/p><p>Key advantages for international students include:<\/p><ol><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Exceptional Financial Value:<\/strong> Annual tuition at national universities is standardized (approx. \u00a5535,800 to \u00a5817,800), while elite private universities cost a fraction of those in the US or UK. Historic yen depreciation currently makes studying in Japan 20\u201330% more affordable for Westerners than it was prior to 2020.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Direct Career Pathways:<\/strong> Japan maintains a 93.9% student-to-work visa conversion rate, the highest in the developed world, driven by a severe labor shortage in technical fields, IT, and business.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Superior Visa Flexibility:<\/strong> Compared to graduates of two-year <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/working-in-japan-without-a-university-degree\/\">vocational schools (senmon gakko)<\/a>, university degree holders enjoy broader visa options and a higher career ceiling within the Japanese corporate hierarchy.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Global Prestige and Appeal:<\/strong> Top-tier institutions like the &#8220;National Seven&#8221; are globally recognized research powerhouses. Graduates with the &#8220;cross-cultural resilience&#8221; to navigate a Japanese professional environment are highly coveted by multinationals like Sony, Toyota, and Amazon.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Accessible Bilingual Pathways:<\/strong> Modern <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/schools\/universities\/\">English-Taught Programs (ETPs)<\/a> allow you to bypass the strict <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/eju\/\">EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission)<\/a> while earning a full degree in English and studying Japanese simultaneously.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-795f429a elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"795f429a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-lightbulb\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDID YOU KNOW?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tInternational students in Japan can apply for the MEXT scholarship, one of the world's most generous aid packages, which can provide a \"full ride\" covering your tuition, monthly stipend, and round-trip airfare. Go! Go! Nihon does not offer MEXT scholarship application support.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fd6c4b2 e-con-full section-container e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5fd6c4b2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58892b8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"58892b8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ab8f570 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4ab8f570\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ about English-taught universities in Japan<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d7fac6 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d7fac6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>What GPA is required for admission to a Japanese university?<\/strong> <br \/>Elite English-taught university programs typically require a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale), though admissions are holistic and consider standardized test scores such as the IB, SAT, or ACT. For students pursuing the Japanese-medium track, a high score on the <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/eju\/\">Examination for Japanese University Admission (EJU)<\/a> is the primary requirement.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>How much are university tuition fees in Japan for international students?<\/strong> <br \/>Japanese national university tuition is standardized at about \u00a5535,800 annually, while top private schools typically charge between \u00a51.2 million and \u00a51.6 million. These costs are significantly lower than equivalent degrees in the US or UK, and for more details on managing your budget, you can check our <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/studying-and-living-in-japan-faq\/\">studying and living in Japan FAQ<\/a>.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Which nationalities can study in English in Japan?<\/strong><br \/>Students from all nationalities can enrol in English-taught programmes in Japan. These courses are designed to be accessible to international students from a wide range of backgrounds, including those from the USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, as well as across Europe, Latin America, and Asia. The exact mix of nationalities can vary depending on the university and programme, but English-taught degrees are typically very international, creating diverse classrooms where students study alongside peers from around the world.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Can I learn Japanese while studying in English in Japan?<\/strong><br \/>Yes. Many of our partner universities offer dedicated Japanese language classes alongside their main degree programmes, giving students in English-taught courses the opportunity to build their language skills while they study. If your chosen university or programme does not include Japanese lessons, there are still plenty of ways to learn. Students often take local language classes, join community courses, or study online through flexible options, allowing you to develop your Japanese alongside your degree and daily life in Japan.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Can I work part-time while studying at a university in Japan?<\/strong> <br \/>Yes, international students with a student visa can work up to 28 hours per week after receiving permission from immigration. During official school holidays, this limit increases to 40 hours per week. This is a practical way to support your living costs while studying at schools like Hosei University, Ritsumeikan APU, or Eikei University of Hiroshima.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>How easy is it to find a job in Japan after graduating from an English-taught program?<\/strong> <br \/>Japan has record-high employment rates for new graduates, and many companies actively recruit international talent from English-track programs. While English is your primary language of study, building your Japanese skills during your degree at GLOBIS University or Hosei University will significantly expand your career options. Most graduates successfully obtain a work visa once they secure a professional role.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Can I apply for a master\u2019s degree in English in Japan?<\/strong> <br \/>Yes, many Japanese universities offer graduate programs taught entirely in English, particularly in business, science, and social studies. GLOBIS University is a leading choice for an MBA, while Ritsumeikan APU offers specialized master\u2019s degrees in international relations and management. These programs allow you to gain a high-level qualification while building a professional network in Japan.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72d587c3 e-con-full section-container e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"72d587c3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67384f30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"67384f30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Summary<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66f255ed elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"66f255ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Summary: Universities in Japan for English speakers<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f7c945d elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f7c945d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Universities in Japan that teach in English provide a strategic, high-ROI pathway to academic success and long-term career stability within the Japanese workforce.<\/p><p>Enrolling in an English-taught program allows you to start your degree immediately and enter a workforce with record-high employment rates for new graduates. These institutions offer significantly lower tuition than Western counterparts, combined with the unique professional asset of cross-cultural resilience.<\/p><p><strong>Applying to a Japanese university in a foreign country is a complex process, but our team at Go! Go! Nihon provides free, expert support to help you move to Japan with confidence. <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/go-go-nihon-application-process\/\">Contact Go! Go! Nihon for free university placement support<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p><p>Explore all your academic options and <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/schools\/universities\/\">view our full list of partner universities<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-466fafb4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"466fafb4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73373099 elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-174664 elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"73373099\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"table-of-contents\" 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