All 86 national universities charge the same MEXT-set tuition — JPY 535,800/year (about EUR 3,600) — whether you're at the University of Tokyo or a smaller regional university.
The Japanese government's MEXT scholarship covers 100% of tuition, round-trip airfare, and a monthly stipend of JPY 117,000–145,000 (~₹68,000–85,000).
Up to 28 hours/week during term and up to 40 hours/week during long holidays, once you have a work permit from immigration.
The "Designated Activities" job-hunting visa gives an initial 6 months, renewable once for a total of up to 1 year to search for qualified employment.
The Japanese government has announced plans to enrol 15,000 Indian students over 5 years, with expanding English-taught programmes.
Consistently ranked among the world's safest countries, with strong international-student support infrastructure at most universities.
A starting shortlist — your OEVS counsellor will match these against your budget, scores and career goals.
Institutions listed for reference and course-matching purposes. University admission and any scholarship/partnership terms are set by the institutions themselves.
Obtained via a two-step process: your university applies for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) on your behalf, then you apply for the visa itself at the Japanese embassy in India.
Graduates who want to job-hunt in Japan can switch to a "Designated Activities" residence status while they search for qualified employment.
Japan is actively expanding its intake of Indian students, with government plans to enrol 15,000 over 5 years and growing English-taught programme availability. From 2026, work-hour monitoring has tightened — schools now check in with students every 3 months and report employer details to immigration, so staying within the 28-hour/week limit (40 hrs/week during long holidays) matters more than ever.
Indicative figures for planning only — private universities can charge up to JPY 2,000,000/year, and living costs vary significantly by city (Tokyo is highest; regional cities like Fukuoka, Sendai and Sapporo are more affordable). Use our free Cost of Study Calculator for a personalised estimate.
The main intake for most Japanese-taught and English-taught programmes alike.
Increasingly popular, especially for English-taught degree programmes aimed at international students.
April is Japan's main intake, with a growing September/October intake for English-taught programmes.
JPY 535,800/year, fixed by the government and the same at every national university — plus a one-time entrance fee of JPY 282,000.
Yes — the MEXT scholarship covers 100% of tuition, round-trip airfare, and a monthly stipend of JPY 117,000–145,000 (~₹68,000–85,000). National universities also offer tuition exemptions of 50–100% to roughly 20–30% of international students.
Up to 28 hours/week during term and up to 40 hours/week during long holidays, once you have a work permit from immigration. From 2026, schools check in every 3 months and report your working hours.
The 'Designated Activities' job-hunting visa gives an initial 6 months, renewable once, for a total of up to 1 year after graduation.
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