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Study in Japan

Cutting-edge research, growing English-taught programmes and a job-hunting visa after study.

Indicative tuition
¥535,800–¥1,500,000 per year
Post-study work
Job-hunting visa up to 1 year
Student route
Student visa (Ryugaku)

About Japan

Japan is a global leader in technology, engineering and research, home to prestigious universities such as the University of Tokyo and Kyoto University, and a growing number of degree programmes taught fully in English.

International students benefit from a safe, orderly society, generous government (MEXT) scholarships, and strong demand for global talent in a highly developed economy.

Popular student cities

  • Tokyo
  • Kyoto
  • Osaka
  • Nagoya

Japan student visa: key facts

The main student route to Japan is the Student visa (Ryugaku). Here's what international students should know.

Visa type
Student visa, via a Certificate of Eligibility from your university
Work during study
Up to 28 hours per week with permission (more in long holidays)
Post-study work
Switch to a work visa, or a job-hunting visa for up to 1 year
Language
English-taught degrees available; Japanese helps for work
Proof of funds
Evidence of funds for tuition and living costs

Visa and immigration rules change regularly and depend on your nationality, course and circumstances. The above is a general guide for international students; your Tutopiya counsellor confirms the current requirements before you apply.

Why choose Japan?

Research & technology

A world leader in engineering, robotics and applied sciences.

MEXT scholarships

Generous government scholarships for international students.

English programmes

A growing range of fully English-taught degrees.

Safe & orderly

One of the safest countries, with an exceptional quality of life.

Courses in Japan

Programmes we place students into, with entry requirements, intakes and indicative fees.

See all 12 courses
Media, Film & Arts
Undergraduate4 years

BA Culture, Media and Society

Waseda University

Location
Tokyo, Japan
Indicative tuition
¥1,500,000 / year
Social Sciences
Undergraduate4 years

BA International Liberal Studies

Waseda University

Location
Tokyo, Japan
Indicative tuition
¥1,600,000 / year

Universities in Japan

Scholarships for Japan

Browse all Japan scholarships

Counselling to enrolment

How we place you in Japan

Three simple steps, covered by one flat SGD 50.

  1. 1

    Counselling & matching

    A dedicated counsellor gets to know your grades, budget and goals, then maps out the strongest route into your chosen programme.

  2. 2

    Application support

    We prepare your application with you, personal statement, documents and references, and submit it to the university on the right timeline.

  3. 3

    Placement & enrolment

    From offer letter to enrolment and visa paperwork, we guide you through every step until you are confirmed and ready to start.

SGD 50 in total. Charged as 2 monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers counselling, your application and guidance right through to your offer. University tuition is separate and paid directly to the university.

Why is it only SGD 50? · The full process, stage by stage

Ready to study in Japan?

Answer a few quick questions to see where you stand. Subscribe and a counsellor calls within 24 hours to map your route, shortlist universities and start your application.

SGD 50 in total, charged as 2 monthly instalments of SGD 25. University tuition is separate and paid directly to the university.

Not set on Japan?

Compare visa routes, costs and post-study work rights across our other country guides — the same placement support applies everywhere.

Studying in Japan: your questions, answered

What visa do I need to study in Japan?

The main student route is the Student visa (Ryugaku). Visa type: Student visa, via a Certificate of Eligibility from your university. Work during study: Up to 28 hours per week with permission (more in long holidays). Post-study work: Switch to a work visa, or a job-hunting visa for up to 1 year. Language: English-taught degrees available; Japanese helps for work. Proof of funds: Evidence of funds for tuition and living costs. Visa and immigration rules change regularly and depend on your nationality, course and circumstances, so your Tutopiya counsellor confirms the current requirements before you apply.

How much does it cost to study in Japan?

International tuition typically falls in the range of ¥535,800–¥1,500,000 per year, and living costs vary by city. Tutopiya's counselling, application and enrolment support is free, so the only cost you take on is the university's own fees.

What does the placement service cost?

A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the university’s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.

What exactly do you help with?

Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.

Which universities can you place me into?

We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.

Do I need my final results before I apply?

No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.

What qualifications do you accept?

We place students from IGCSE / O-Level, A-Levels (Cambridge and Edexcel), the IB Diploma, foundation and diploma programmes, and national curricula such as CBSE and ICSE. If your grades are not quite there for direct entry, we advise on an international foundation year.

How soon will someone contact me?

A Tutopiya counsellor calls you within 24 hours of you subscribing. Before that, our guided assistant is free to use and shows you where you stand — your readiness, the destinations that fit your budget, and what to prepare next — so you can judge the service before you pay for it.