22:55 Would internships take in foreign students? 23:35 What would you recommend as good ways to support yourself financially as a student while studying a degree in Japan? 25:43 How to get scholarships? 27:45 What's the base level of Japanese required? 29:53 University of Tokyo vs other universities 31:24 Campus life and access to housing 33:07 Common culture shock issues 33:56 MEXT Scholarships 35:22 Do I have to get the chest x-ray? 35:36 Does it help my application if my Japanese is better? 37:24 Approximately how long do you have to study to fully understand the Japanese language? 37:48 PhD in Japan? 40:09 Is it good to abandon a career and get language school visa before transitioning into a job vs applying directly from overseas? 42:17 How big of a boost would learning Japanese be for studying abroad? How effective would studying for N-levels be? 42:56 Is there a minimum age for language or vocational school? 43:22 How difficult is it to support yourself studying abroad? Room for extra activities (social, creative, hobbies, etc)? 45:16 Prices studying at a private vs public university? 46:24 Tips on building Japanese conversation skills while studying in Japan 48:15 As a translator is it better to have a certificate degree from your home country or target country? 49:16 General advice
I'm currently a grad student on the MEXT scholarship at Hiroshima University. My advice is if you want to come here to study, there should be a reason why studying x subject *in Japan* is important. Don't come here to study something that has nothing to do with Japan, that you could study anywhere, just because you like Japan. University, especially at the postgraduate level, is hard enough without adding culture shock on top of it, without a real reason you are passionate about to drive you to study here specifically.
Do you think music is a good choice to apply for the scholarship? At first i thought they only cared about science students so I was going back and forth with my thoughts about applying for it, but since here in Spain is not a known scholarship so not a lot of people apply for it and since I dont have a bad level of japanese neither I think I have a chance
Would a good example be (personal example) getting a power (electrical) engineering bachelors degree in the US, then applying to Grad Schools in Japan for something like Nuclear Engineering since nuclear power is a more prominent subject over there
As an european who paid 50€ per year for university and got 450 € every month from the goverment to be able to study there I find it always amazing how other countries education systems work. While doing my year abroad in Japan they gave me 1k € because they said Japan is expensive altough my dorm in Osaka cost half the price of my old one in Vienna
Man, I wish I had discovered my love for studying Japanese back in highschool so I could have made something out of it and studied in Japan. Instead I enrolled into courses because I thought they were the "correct" choice, flunked out and here I am at 25 without a degree. I'm gonna study at a language school in Tokyo starting from January, and hopefully after that get into a senmon gakko... universities are just too expensive (I'm not American, uni here is much cheaper) and I cant afford another 4 years So I'll do my best with that, it's the only thing I can do at this point.
@@beepof that would be the main thing. I can afford (money and time wise) 2 years studying translation or something specific but another 4 years on a degree, something that I already failed here, I dont see it
@@doublekill52 thanks for the kind words. just a question, why would I do an undergraduate program after a 専門学校? as far as I know they're treated kind of on the same level by employers, with the gakko being shorter and more specific in its aim and training. so I would do 2 years specializing in some area and then another 4 for some degree, much broader in its scope? maybe you meant graduate program? I'm not gonna preclude options because you never know, but my tentative plan is doing 1 year of language school, so that I can get N2 and then get into a gakko. n2 is also required to work in most places that arent PT jobs. I already failed uni in my country more than once, so I dont see myself choosing to start over again on a 4 year journey, especially considering that I wouldnt even know what to do, since the only things I care about are Japanese, translation and japanese media.
@@doublekill52 oh dont get me wrong, if I could go back to my senior HS year, first thing I'd do would be get a ticket to Japan and enroll into one of the unis Dogen mentioned, for CS, animation or game design or something similar, while studying Japanese hardcore ahah But it's a bit late for that, and I wouldnt be able to afford it anyways, so I gotta make do with my shitty hand Good luck with your future!
If it's any comfort, being without a degree at 25 is extremely more common than one might think. Especially given the fact you said you're not American. Many countries have certain reasons or norms that prevent most people from getting a degree before around 25 *earliest,* like for example military service, and then people like to take gap year/s to find themselves and acquire better understanding of what they want to do in life. I went to a pre-academic program at 21 and I was one of the youngest ones in class, I actually sat right next to someone who was 28 at the time and I remind you that we're talking about a _pre-academic_ program. Not even freshman year. The average age in class was around 23-24 and it was the same in every class in the program. We're younger than we think we are, my friend. Sometimes it's better to make a slow but solid life choice rather than a quick one you'll regret
Undergraduate students: reminder that IF YOU SPEAK GOOD JAPANESE (humanities) or are very good at maths and sciences (sciences), you should 100% apply for the MEXT scholarship. It's the best deal you could possibly get for studying in Japan, just keep in mind that depending on your country it could be ultra-competitive. I got rejected by Sophia U and then accepted by MEXT, so what gives? Apply anyway. PS. I am 99% sure the details about the scholarship in this video do not apply to fully-funded MEXT scholarships so any other variants including partial, research and training scholarships I would recommend doing your own research on.
@@tararadic1073 You can take any major that will accept you. Meaning you either have to 1) be fluent enough in Japanese to take a major taught in Japanese or 2) find a program taught in English (and be fluent enough in English), of which there are a lot fewer/limited majors in that category.
@@tararadic1073 You can apply for any major you want, but after you're selected, you can't change your major from the category your selected major falls in (categories are Humanities A, Humanities B (just business/econ majors), and Sciences (3 categories? Most people are A I think. I would look up the science categories for yourself)). Also, once you actually enter university, you're locked into the major you were accepted under. thebond&thecurse probably described the application method for postgrad (research) students but for 99% of undergrads you apply to your college through MEXT after coming to Japan and generally all of the departments you can enter are entirely Japanese courses. It might barely be possible you can work out a deal with a school that offers English courses but frankly if you're good enough to get selected and also get through one year of prep school in Japanese I highly doubt you aren't also going to be good enough to take undergrad courses in Japanese.
Regarding the question at 40:09, I know someone at uni who just graduated this past June with a computer science degree. He literally went to the Google careers page, selected the Tokyo office on a whim, applied, and actually got hired-but he actually doesn’t speak any Japanese at all. So it’s definitely possible if you can’t speak the language! Sometimes you just gotta go for it
I graduated the Univ in Kyoto and Shiga established by the same educational institution which daddy Dogen worked for! then got PhD at Kyoto Univ. I still regretted not visiting APU by using the credit transfer system! And I swear I studied too hard while the Univ cause I majored in science and engineering, so don't misunderstand Univ students in Japan lol I'd like to say Kyoto is one of the best cities in Japan for Univ students. Kyoto was the longest lasted capital of Japan and is the heart of the Japanese traditional culture. And there are many Universities so students can use the credit transfer system of the dozens Universities. And for the first time in my daily life I had to speak in English was in the Univ at least in my labo cause there were several foreign students including government-sponsored foreign students (actually Japan's ODA tho) who couldn't speak Japanese and were exempted Japanese test, and I used to take part in the collaborative researches with foreign Universities. I worked for a Japanese company and also US company in Tokyo but now I'm a freelancer coz I don't wanna commute lol, and often offered from US companies but it seems I can't live there because of the fu*king medical expense system!
I'm currently a freshman education student at 鹿児島大学/Kagoshima University. (A public university) It was my dream to enroll in a Japanese university because I felt like it was the key to mastering Japanese. (and making Japanese friends) Before entering this university I was enrolled in a Japanese language program for a year & a half. That being said, my Japanese level is still not that high, so after the 面接/interview with the education department heads I was sure I was going to fail, but somehow I managed to pass. It didn't take me long to figure out it's partially due to the fact I'm American. I'm currently the first American student to enter this program. Honestly the universities are extremely interested having western students enter into their undergraduate and graduate programs, so for western students who are interested, there is an opportunity for you!! That being said, non English degree programs/programs that are not used to or geared towards a diverse student body or international students will not have a developed support system for international students. It's because you entered into a program meant for Japanese students and are expected on some level to study the same way a Japanese student does. Just something to keep in mind when choosing what kind of school or program you want to enter.
@@SolidestVirus What kind of engineering? I know that Nagoya (Public university) has a mechanical engineering & Electronic information engineering English degree program (Probably because Nagoya is an automotive industry hub) as well as an English degree program for Chemistry Engineering&Science. I think the University of Tsukuba might also have an English degree program for engineering? Or were you looking to enter straight into a non English degree program?
I went to college in Osaka via study abroad. Not exactly the same as the full experience but was amazing none the less. Kansai Gaidai was the name of the university. Feel free to ask any questions about that place if you are thinking of going there.
I hope the offer is still valid after 2 years. How does the uni stand in comparison to more elite unis like Tokyo or Kyoto uni, does it accept foreigners easily or is it harder there? Does it have any linguistic or musical courses? and does it have courses in english in general?
As others have mentioned, the MEXT scholarship is a good option for people with the qualifications and those who are serious about doing postgraduate research that has a strong connection to Japan. I got into Ritsumeikan University (in Kyoto not Pacific APU like where Dogen taught) on MEXT so I definitely was one of the lucky ones.
Holy cow I actually had my question answered here. I'm already trying to create a career in translation, and I'm not a native English speaker so it's not related to "teaching English in Japan". I just really want to live in Japan, at least for a while, both as a personal experience and to bring my Japanese to the next level. Studying there sounds awesome, but from a career standpoint having a translation degree/certificate in my own country sounds, sadly, more logical. Thanks for your answer!
....Bruh. I'm going to Ritsumeikan APU in September....As a little first year. Coming from Hawaii, the cost of living in Beppu, as well as tuition is WAAAAAAYYYYY cheaper. It's like I want to cry, it's a miracle.
yoooo, i was thinking of going to school there to continue my japanese learning. but also, my friend recommended to go there~ im from hawaii too. 日本語話せますか？
Long E Ohh nice! Honestly, APU was a last ditch effort in avoiding having to pay 46k a year and to go to Japan lol. What island you from? I live on Kauai. 何とか話せますが、まだ勉強いっぱいある。Longさんも日本語話せますか。 (Seriously, the 46k was AFTER the 25k scholarship.)
I would be wary giving a cost of living per year. I think your approximation at 19:30 is a decent average. I studied at a school in Tokyo for 6 months, but for a year program at the same school: Tuition is $10,000ish Boarding/Dorm fees would be about another $10,000 And as someone with finicky health, I had to keep a steady supply of allergy medication (sidenote: if you have hayfever in your country, odds are you will in Japan as well). To those considering school in Japan, don't forget to factor in the cost for maintaining your health
Moreover, for anyone interested, most universities that offer scholarships for complete tuition or partial are part of the program “TOP GLOBAL UNIVERSITIES”. Just search on google and you’ll find a bunch of results. You can also apply completely through the internet, with no need to go JAPAN or to use mail. Good luck everyone
I wish this video had come out a couple of years ago when I was applying for mext after high school. I didn’t get in but I haven’t given up on applying for my masters. Thanks for the amazing video :)
5:38 NONONONONO. You cant do that anymore. It was never allowed but the immigration officers kinda let it slide because it was a grey area, but now something changed and they are cracking down on this shit. You can NOT go from tourist-->working visa whilst in Japan.
1 year to learn japanese + 1 year to become able to take classes? That sounds like a lot of studying. The FSI estimates "General Professional Proficiency" to be reached in Japanese in 2200 hours+ (they're actually listing it as the hardest one to learn), so that's **AT LEAST** 3 hours a day for 2 years straight.
@@camuzonanzen7285 1. No. 2. Most people do. 3. As all courses are taught in English save for (Japanese Language courses). 4. You do not need Japanese to attend, but I would suggest studying it throughout your 4 years as you will need it for job hunting if you want a job in Japan. 5. I pay around 5,000$ per semester including tuition/rent/utilities/food. 6. Unexpected costs are things like the big matriculation fee, insurance, taxes if you make more than $10k a year at a part time job, and the retirement pension service (20 years old and above) if you forget to apply for exemption as a student. 7. It wasn't that hard since every Japanese student/staff can speak English and there are also students from many countries around the world who speak English and other languages.
I know this isn't completely relevant to the main topic of this video but I got really happy that you said you went to UW because I also go to (went to? I just graduated a month ago) in a university in WA (went to WWU). So yeah just got really happy and excited to hear you're semi local
thank you for making this video! very informative. Apologies if you covered this topic already but-- you mentioned an age minimum (18), but are you aware of an age limit? For example, if you are not just out of high school, but are returning to college to find a new career path? Is that a common thing in Japan and are Japanese companies very open to this in the way we do in the states?
@ Thanks for answering. Japan seems so unusual that people tend to stick with one career for life - although probably a much more stable job situation than in the US. Iḿ lucky because, although I am beyond most college kids age, I have a very young face. But I worry that any applications that have my birth date may be an automatic turn off for some companies. But, like you said, Iĺl still try for it and see what happens. My field is a very specific and specialized one so I might get lucky. Thank you for the information and encouragement.
I wish I heard this before I started university. I took a bachelor of IT for the sake of getting on the JET programme and finding a job in Japan, but now I'm already in debt so I feel like I need to finish it so it isn't just a waste of money. I'm gonna see if I can't convince myself to just suck it up, take the hit and try the tourist to working visa route. I don't have to start paying off my debt until I'm earning 45k/y (AUD) anyway.
have a couple questions, hope you don't mind: Is the quality of education comparable to that of the states? Are the classes taught in English typically taught by native English speakers? I would think that if they were taught by Japanese people who don't have a particular grasp on English than there would be some difficulty in understanding and conveyance going both ways in the classroom and that would be problematic Also, this may not be a very appropriate question, but I find myself lacking in any sort of direction career wise (and it seems like this could be a big problem if I want to study in Japan). Any advice?
For your second question, maybe depends on the university, but in my experience the classes aren't taught by native English speakers and yes, it does create problems. Even for my professors who are more/mostly fluent, I'm the only native English speaking student in my department*, and the communication gap everyday in my classes between non-native speaking students and non-native speaking professors is enough to eat up 20-30 minutes of class time just trying to understand one another and correct misunderstandings. *most full time international students at my university are from China, Southeast Asia, and Africa
I am excited for the video! I really want to be an MEG researcher in Japan and my dreams are finally coming true, I am going to do research and my masters thesis from October for one year at Tohoku University! Anyone else studying there? PS: Watched almost all your Videos over the last few weeks Dogen! Keep up the amazing work!
Thank you so much for all the info! Thank you especially for always giving me so much inspiration and motivation. 'Been spending a lot of time on the things I like lately because they no longer feel like a waste of time to me (university does tho lol) and even if I still feel a bit lost and kinda lack confidence, listening to you never fails to make me feel that I can achieve what I want. Thanks a lot! Btw the last part of the video was so adorable your daughter is so cute! ㅜㅜ
The problem with a Japanese undergrad degree is that it is NOT as internationally recognized as a degree in the states. It won’t be easy to relocate back to the states after graduation. Plus I wouldn’t say that the undergrad program in English offered in japan is sufficiently worth the tuition you paid since the professors were not really proficient in English which reduced significantly the education quality. The only advantage of undergrad education in japan is that it will not cost as much as in the states. I spent two years studying abroad in japan, however I still transferred back to the states. Lol. I really suggest those who can afford in-state tuition back in the states not to go for an undergraduate education in japan. Really can’t say it’s worth it.
Thank you so much for this video! It’s super helpful as I am an Indonesian student, currently attending in American Community College ( per my parents’ requests ) and wanting to study at Japanese universities at the near future.
I went and graduated from AIU, but not recommend it to engineers / so-called rikei students. For those who love green and rural areas in Japan, it's the best place to start your life in Japan tho. I struggled with transportation everyday, ended up buying a used car just for spending my last year at Akita.
Great, informative, thorough video. I an American living in Japan for 20+ years, and have and undergrad degree from a US university and a masters degree from a Japanese university. I'm sorry if you mentioned this in your video but I missed it. I do not see it in the list of questions. First, what do you think of the QUALITY of Japanese undergraduate education? As you said in your video in the beginning, traditionally Japanese universities are considered a "4-year vacation" between studying hard for university entrance exams and working hard at a life-long job at a company. Presumably that mostly focuses on the Japanese-language (i.e. typical) undergrad programs. But faculties that teach in English must be much smaller than at a US university. I would imagine that either quality or options at an English-language undergrad program in Japan would be limited. Any honest thoughts? Second (related) question. If someone (for example an American) decides to come to Japan for an undergrad at any of the universities you mentioned at the beginning (Ritsumeikan APU, Sophia, Keio, Waseda, ICU, Akita International University) (NOT Temple), and they change their mind about living and working in Japan long-term, if they finish their degree and then go back to the US, how useful is the degree in the US? I believe your degree from the University of Washington is very well respected in Japan (and in the US) but while these schools listed above are generally well respected in Japan, how much respect do they garner with US (or other country) employers who do not have a particular connection to Japan? Finally, you said that there are a lot of professions these days that don't need a college degree per se. Still, I could imagine that someone could learn programming or web design or other skill-focused degree at a school in Japan. Then having the degree doesn't hurt you, it just doesn't help you, but the SKILLS that the person learned at the school are what helps them. Do the English-language programs you mention also teach these kinds of skills, or are they mostly humanities?
@@Nur_yy As Dogen mentioned in the video, I think it is important to be clear about what you want to study (and more importantly what you want to do afterwards). Second, and this is SUPER important, think about applying to a PROFESSOR not to a DEGREE PROGRAM, because especially at the graduate level, you will be in one professor's lab. If the professor likes you and you get along, things have a good chance to go well. If the professor is not interested in you, you probably won't get in in the first place. Lots of people establish a relationship with a professor and join as a 研究生 for six months or a year first while they study for the entrance exam. That is an option you should consider, too.
I haven't checked the sources yet, but from what heard reently, it is not possible to transform your tourist into resident visa that easily anymore. (to relate to your cousin experience)
I've been in Japan for almost a year at a language school, and I've been told by a couple of Japanese students that going to a private university is mostly a waste of time and money. Apparently an undergraduate degree from a private university isn't as useful as one from a public university? I'm also told that the students there don't really think for themselves or study much, and that I may struggle making friends with the Japanese students. If anyone has any information about this I'd be interested in hearing it.
did you mean 'undergraduate degree from a private university isn't as useful as one from a public university?' I think overall it's true that private universities aren't as good but the main thing to focus on is university rankings, entrace exam difficulty and student anecdotal evidence
My first semester of college, I was looking into the Japanese exchange programs my university offers, and I ended up stumbling upon Waseda’s programs for international students. I remember sitting in my uni’s library and feeling so cheated that I didn’t know those kinds of programs existed until it was too late 😂
Man, two toddlers... I have one and he missed his nap 3 days in a row... Thanks for this video, I'm not a student, but interesting to know all these options.
ARE YOU SERIOUS?! Dogen I’m moving to Japan in a year and a half and have been breaking for 12 years now! Do you know any bit of the scene personally? It would be my dream and an honor to teach breakdance but I only know of a breaking studio in Hachioji(Bboy Tsuyoshi is the teacher). I have family in Sapporo, a cousin in Kobe, and I’ll be visiting Japan for 5-6 weeks November-December 2021 with N3 level Japanese
im a senior in highschool i have pretty good grades and im graduating this year or early next year what would you recommend for me for i could go and study in one of these schools or better say were could i apply for them since im still a highschool student?
I'm transfering to a grad school in 2 semesters and this makes me re think everything hahah, I was planning to do the typical JET program to get my foot in the door, but I really want to teach art in japan
I'm from Germany and plan on applying for a PhD in Physics at the University of Tokyo. I know it's been a while since this video came out, but if there's anyone that can give some perspective on the University itself, doing a PhD in Japan or perhaps give some tips for the application (also for MEXT), that would be a great help!
Nice vid! I did PhD at a top Japanese uni (MEXT scholarship) and got N2 in 2 years, working at a national lab in japan now. Ask me about anything if you have questions.
I heard that often PhD positions in Japan aren't paid, is that true? I guess that is why you applied for MEXT right? You think there are some that are paid?
Does Japan take transfer students? I have an AA Degree and currently back to school to get my BA but am thinking of transferring to a foreign uni, specifically Japan if possible. I'm just a bit confused on if they take transfers or if I have to start all over
I'm planning to study abroad next year in Japan at Sophia, but they don't offer homestay services at the college. Would it be worth finding my own homestay instead of dorming at the college? If so, are there any good services someone could recommend or something I should look for that is like a homestay? The main reason I want to study in Japan is the language so if something like a homestay can greatly improve my experience I want to do it.
I don't know if this was asked already, but I noticed this video was mostly targeted at those coming straight our of high school. Does the advice in this video also apply to those who are returning to school at a much older age, or are thinking of making a decision to study in Japan at an older age?
Not sure if this was answered in this video, but would a person be able to apply to Japanese Colleges/Universities from abroad not directly after/during Highschool? I was thinking of becoming a teacher there not just teaching English but teaching in general, I'd like to know if that was possible. My current route was to go and get a Bachelors of Education under a University then going to Japan through the JET Program. Thank you in advance!
i want to apply for MEXT scholarship for art(illustration) and i wanted to know if i should pass math exam too?i asked the embassy and they said its written on the embassy site but it wasnt(because you normaly dont need to pass math/physic/alchemy for applying for art subjects)
Yeah thats also what i wanted to find out! I want to take an art major, but i dont know if 1. MEXT allows taking art majors, and 2. If ill be able to pass the science exams😂
Tara Radić i found this website useful i want to ask my question there too here is the adress if you want to check myjapaneseexperience.com/prepare-mext-scholarship/
Is anybody here a student or alumni of Bunka Fashion Graduate University? I'm currently studying for a diploma in apparel design, and I am interested in entering that university after I graduate. The website doesn't cover much for foreign students and scholarships, so maybe there are people here who know.
Very informative!! Just one question lot of people do that as u just said is come to Japan, thru" jet"after 4 years block that like stop that and start doing different things! But People who genuinely like to be a teacher! Who cherish the field people like me who literally wanna do that for the entire life which is my question! Should I not do it!? Or is it somehow unsatisfactory!? I know I can do that for as long as I want!but people are variously saying no matter where I search the same thing jet program or alt then do it for several years and quit and new job! I don't wanna have that I want to be a teacher and remain for the good! Bcuz this is what my passion is.. Any word on that!?
Yare Yare daze I studied in YNU Yokohama and back to my home country I got lost in my 1st year master degree. Pondering and wondering if my Japanese level is good enough for a try at MEXT. I am between N4 and N3 for now... Can it be ok?
I'm scheduled to start grad school in Tokyo next month, yet the certificate of eligibility still hasn't arrived. Is this normal? Anyone else still waiting or has waited a long time for it in the past?
I'm working in the video game industry and I believe it would be easy to go work in Japan in a international video game company :3 Or just work from home with a laptop as a freelancer. :3
@Dogen. I'm a 19 year old. I just graduated highschool last year june. Is it still possible for me as a non-student (right now) to apply? I soon, maybe starting vocational school sometime soon. But i would like to inquire more about this. Anyway thank you!
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You certainly can! You may have to wait another year though, since the deadlines for this season have passed already, to the best of my knowledge. Just contact some universities, send in your application, doesn't hurt to try!
Wish I would have known about this out of highschool. Now I feel like I'll be paying off my student loan for the rest of my life. 10k tuition? My private university was 56k a year and went up every year by about 1k!
Chad Deacon me too! wish i had known about these options before i went back to uni in 2016 as a japanese major. i could have just gone straight to Japan and saved myself SOOOOO MUCH $$$!!!😭😭😱
So...our educational system ( in sudan ) is kinda weird, because we finish high school 1 year earlier than everyone else...this is my last year, if i got good grades...can i apply to a university EVEN IF I'm still 17 years old??? I'd be happy if someone answered me...cuz my exams r close 🙂💔
They get portuguese language teachers on the program? I'm a native speaker of portuguese, although I understand english well enough, I dont think this is enough to teach english as I'm kind of a learner too(although I never studied english).
In the jet program*. The point of the video was to talk about opportunities 'in opposition' to the jet program, but for my case this isnt an option as I cant afford to pay a university neither in Brazil, where I live. Fortunately public universities in Brazil are better then private ones, so I can get a good degree and then think about going to another country.
Shit, you gotta be under 23 to be able to go to a University in Japan through MEXT. Why didn't i know about this about 18 months ago? hmmm i remember, i was moping around because my gf left me.
Dogen, when you picked up your daughter your mood changed completely. You became warm and natural and I started to like you (more.) Can she do more of the show and you can do a little less.
I actually got accepted at APU but I couldn't make it ... I'm looking at studying and/or working in the future in Japan in a medical field of Psychology, so this is kinda helpful... :D
@@ishhitasuresh221 not really. im also not sure about the medical part of psychology. but if anything, it will be for a master degree or phd, since i'm currently studying psychology already in uni. if i were to make any plans regarding studying in japan, it will be in two years minimum :)
@@W4LT3Rego same here too!! I want to look at studying psychology in Japan and had a similar time frame in mind too! Would you be okay with discussing more about your ideas? I want to get a better perspective on trying to get admissions in Japanese universities... Only if that is okay with you
22:55 Would internships take in foreign students?
23:35 What would you recommend as good ways to support yourself financially as a student while studying a degree in Japan?
25:43 How to get scholarships?
27:45 What's the base level of Japanese required?
29:53 University of Tokyo vs other universities
31:24 Campus life and access to housing
33:07 Common culture shock issues
33:56 MEXT Scholarships
35:22 Do I have to get the chest x-ray?
35:36 Does it help my application if my Japanese is better?
37:24 Approximately how long do you have to study to fully understand the Japanese language?
37:48 PhD in Japan?
40:09 Is it good to abandon a career and get language school visa before transitioning into a job vs applying directly from overseas?
42:17 How big of a boost would learning Japanese be for studying abroad? How effective would studying for N-levels be?
42:56 Is there a minimum age for language or vocational school?
43:22 How difficult is it to support yourself studying abroad? Room for extra activities (social, creative, hobbies, etc)?
45:16 Prices studying at a private vs public university?
46:24 Tips on building Japanese conversation skills while studying in Japan
48:15 As a translator is it better to have a certificate degree from your home country or target country?
49:16 General advice
Pianobin thank you so much
Thanks! "former students" should probably be "foreigner students" though, right?
Thanks for this!
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I'm currently a grad student on the MEXT scholarship at Hiroshima University. My advice is if you want to come here to study, there should be a reason why studying x subject *in Japan* is important. Don't come here to study something that has nothing to do with Japan, that you could study anywhere, just because you like Japan. University, especially at the postgraduate level, is hard enough without adding culture shock on top of it, without a real reason you are passionate about to drive you to study here specifically.
Good point, they are very strict about it in the interview too.
Do you think music is a good choice to apply for the scholarship? At first i thought they only cared about science students so I was going back and forth with my thoughts about applying for it, but since here in Spain is not a known scholarship so not a lot of people apply for it and since I dont have a bad level of japanese neither I think I have a chance
Would a good example be (personal example) getting a power (electrical) engineering bachelors degree in the US, then applying to Grad Schools in Japan for something like Nuclear Engineering since nuclear power is a more prominent subject over there
@@Akeruyri Gotta be under 23 to apply to grad schools through MEXT.
@@MaxIronsThird Thanks for the info, I dont turn 23 for another 2 years so I could do that if I decided to go to grad school right after my bachelors
As an european who paid 50€ per year for university and got 450 € every month from the goverment to be able to study there I find it always amazing how other countries education systems work. While doing my year abroad in Japan they gave me 1k € because they said Japan is expensive altough my dorm in Osaka cost half the price of my old one in Vienna
Cooler Name, oida
Damn, I'm jealous. In the Netherlands the tuition for university is like €2000 😭
Man that’s amazing
Lan Xin Wei *laughs in going into debt in the US just to go to college*
Same, I don't have to get in any debt to study in France and I get a grant so I feel like it wouldn't be worth it to study in Japan
Man, I wish I had discovered my love for studying Japanese back in highschool so I could have made something out of it and studied in Japan.
Instead I enrolled into courses because I thought they were the "correct" choice, flunked out and here I am at 25 without a degree.
I'm gonna study at a language school in Tokyo starting from January, and hopefully after that get into a senmon gakko... universities are just too expensive (I'm not American, uni here is much cheaper) and I cant afford another 4 years
So I'll do my best with that, it's the only thing I can do at this point.
As far as I've seen vocational school's are as expensive as universities in Japan, if not more? I guess it's for a shorter amount of time though.
@@beepof that would be the main thing. I can afford (money and time wise) 2 years studying translation or something specific but another 4 years on a degree, something that I already failed here, I dont see it
@@doublekill52 thanks for the kind words. just a question, why would I do an undergraduate program after a 専門学校? as far as I know they're treated kind of on the same level by employers, with the gakko being shorter and more specific in its aim and training. so I would do 2 years specializing in some area and then another 4 for some degree, much broader in its scope?
maybe you meant graduate program?
I'm not gonna preclude options because you never know, but my tentative plan is doing 1 year of language school, so that I can get N2 and then get into a gakko. n2 is also required to work in most places that arent PT jobs.
I already failed uni in my country more than once, so I dont see myself choosing to start over again on a 4 year journey, especially considering that I wouldnt even know what to do, since the only things I care about are Japanese, translation and japanese media.
@@doublekill52 oh dont get me wrong, if I could go back to my senior HS year, first thing I'd do would be get a ticket to Japan and enroll into one of the unis Dogen mentioned, for CS, animation or game design or something similar, while studying Japanese hardcore ahah
But it's a bit late for that, and I wouldnt be able to afford it anyways, so I gotta make do with my shitty hand
Good luck with your future!
If it's any comfort, being without a degree at 25 is extremely more common than one might think. Especially given the fact you said you're not American. Many countries have certain reasons or norms that prevent most people from getting a degree before around 25 *earliest,* like for example military service, and then people like to take gap year/s to find themselves and acquire better understanding of what they want to do in life. I went to a pre-academic program at 21 and I was one of the youngest ones in class, I actually sat right next to someone who was 28 at the time and I remind you that we're talking about a _pre-academic_ program. Not even freshman year. The average age in class was around 23-24 and it was the same in every class in the program.
We're younger than we think we are, my friend. Sometimes it's better to make a slow but solid life choice rather than a quick one you'll regret
Undergraduate students: reminder that IF YOU SPEAK GOOD JAPANESE (humanities) or are very good at maths and sciences (sciences), you should 100% apply for the MEXT scholarship. It's the best deal you could possibly get for studying in Japan, just keep in mind that depending on your country it could be ultra-competitive. I got rejected by Sophia U and then accepted by MEXT, so what gives? Apply anyway.
PS. I am 99% sure the details about the scholarship in this video do not apply to fully-funded MEXT scholarships so any other variants including partial, research and training scholarships I would recommend doing your own research on.
Sorry for the question, but is there a required major you're supposed to take (such as a stem major), or are you allowed to take any major you want?
@@tararadic1073 You can take any major that will accept you. Meaning you either have to 1) be fluent enough in Japanese to take a major taught in Japanese or 2) find a program taught in English (and be fluent enough in English), of which there are a lot fewer/limited majors in that category.
I got rejected by MEXT...
@@tararadic1073 You can apply for any major you want, but after you're selected, you can't change your major from the category your selected major falls in (categories are Humanities A, Humanities B (just business/econ majors), and Sciences (3 categories? Most people are A I think. I would look up the science categories for yourself)). Also, once you actually enter university, you're locked into the major you were accepted under.
thebond&thecurse probably described the application method for postgrad (research) students but for 99% of undergrads you apply to your college through MEXT after coming to Japan and generally all of the departments you can enter are entirely Japanese courses. It might barely be possible you can work out a deal with a school that offers English courses but frankly if you're good enough to get selected and also get through one year of prep school in Japanese I highly doubt you aren't also going to be good enough to take undergrad courses in Japanese.
@@eman6254 Thank you very much for the reply!
I love both his English and Japanese are quite neutral sounding and really easy to hear
Regarding the question at 40:09, I know someone at uni who just graduated this past June with a computer science degree. He literally went to the Google careers page, selected the Tokyo office on a whim, applied, and actually got hired-but he actually doesn’t speak any Japanese at all. So it’s definitely possible if you can’t speak the language! Sometimes you just gotta go for it
Thank you for this , my son wants to study in Japan in 2020. Really appreciate it. have a great day
I graduated the Univ in Kyoto and Shiga established by the same educational institution which daddy Dogen worked for! then got PhD at Kyoto Univ. I still regretted not visiting APU by using the credit transfer system! And I swear I studied too hard while the Univ cause I majored in science and engineering, so don't misunderstand Univ students in Japan lol
I'd like to say Kyoto is one of the best cities in Japan for Univ students. Kyoto was the longest lasted capital of Japan and is the heart of the Japanese traditional culture. And there are many Universities so students can use the credit transfer system of the dozens Universities.
And for the first time in my daily life I had to speak in English was in the Univ at least in my labo cause there were several foreign students including government-sponsored foreign students (actually Japan's ODA tho) who couldn't speak Japanese and were exempted Japanese test, and I used to take part in the collaborative researches with foreign Universities.
I worked for a Japanese company
and also US company in Tokyo but now I'm a freelancer coz I don't wanna commute lol, and often offered from US companies but it seems I can't live there because of the fu*king medical expense system!
英語上手！
I'm currently a freshman education student at 鹿児島大学/Kagoshima University. (A public university)
It was my dream to enroll in a Japanese university because I felt like it was the key to mastering Japanese. (and making Japanese friends) Before entering this university I was enrolled in a Japanese language program for a year & a half. That being said, my Japanese level is still not that high, so after the 面接/interview with the education department heads I was sure I was going to fail, but somehow I managed to pass. It didn't take me long to figure out it's partially due to the fact I'm American. I'm currently the first American student to enter this program. Honestly the universities are extremely interested having western students enter into their undergraduate and graduate programs, so for western students who are interested, there is an opportunity for you!! That being said, non English degree programs/programs that are not used to or geared towards a diverse student body or international students will not have a developed support system for international students. It's because you entered into a program meant for Japanese students and are expected on some level to study the same way a Japanese student does. Just something to keep in mind when choosing what kind of school or program you want to enter.
Are you aware of any programs of engineering? I'm from the US... sorry for being so specific
@@SolidestVirus What kind of engineering? I know that Nagoya (Public university) has a mechanical engineering & Electronic information engineering English degree program (Probably because Nagoya is an automotive industry hub) as well as an English degree program for Chemistry Engineering&Science. I think the University of Tsukuba might also have an English degree program for engineering? Or were you looking to enter straight into a non English degree program?
dude tripped me out so much to hear you speak english! you've got such a nice voice mate
I went to college in Osaka via study abroad. Not exactly the same as the full experience but was amazing none the less. Kansai Gaidai was the name of the university. Feel free to ask any questions about that place if you are thinking of going there.
I hope the offer is still valid after 2 years. How does the uni stand in comparison to more elite unis like Tokyo or Kyoto uni, does it accept foreigners easily or is it harder there? Does it have any linguistic or musical courses? and does it have courses in english in general?
As others have mentioned, the MEXT scholarship is a good option for people with the qualifications and those who are serious about doing postgraduate research that has a strong connection to Japan. I got into Ritsumeikan University (in Kyoto not Pacific APU like where Dogen taught) on MEXT so I definitely was one of the lucky ones.
Holy cow I actually had my question answered here.
I'm already trying to create a career in translation, and I'm not a native English speaker so it's not related to "teaching English in Japan".
I just really want to live in Japan, at least for a while, both as a personal experience and to bring my Japanese to the next level. Studying there sounds awesome, but from a career standpoint having a translation degree/certificate in my own country sounds, sadly, more logical.
Thanks for your answer!
....Bruh. I'm going to Ritsumeikan APU in September....As a little first year.
Coming from Hawaii, the cost of living in Beppu, as well as tuition is WAAAAAAYYYYY cheaper. It's like I want to cry, it's a miracle.
yoooo, i was thinking of going to school there to continue my japanese learning. but also, my friend recommended to go there~ im from hawaii too. 日本語話せますか？
im not straight out of high school~ but my uncle recommended i attend school in japan for a few reasons on top of japanese learning~
Long E Ohh nice! Honestly, APU was a last ditch effort in avoiding having to pay 46k a year and to go to Japan lol. What island you from? I live on Kauai. 何とか話せますが、まだ勉強いっぱいある。Longさんも日本語話せますか。
(Seriously, the 46k was AFTER the 25k scholarship.)
I'm also going to Ritsumeikan APU in September as a study abroad,
maybe i'll see you there!
Dylan Holness Oo nice! I'll probably see you around then! APS or APM though?
What do I need to do to come to english to teach Japan?
You must have a single serving of nihongo jōzu every day for a year.
I understood that reference, amigo :D
Just get a BA degree in anything. Thats all that matters
@ Thanks for the honest answer but my post was actually a reference to a mistake he made on a video months ago.
Hahahaha I didn't wanna say it. Glad this was a joke
I would be wary giving a cost of living per year. I think your approximation at 19:30 is a decent average.
I studied at a school in Tokyo for 6 months, but for a year program at the same school:
Tuition is $10,000ish
Boarding/Dorm fees would be about another $10,000
And as someone with finicky health, I had to keep a steady supply of allergy medication (sidenote: if you have hayfever in your country, odds are you will in Japan as well). To those considering school in Japan, don't forget to factor in the cost for maintaining your health
this video could not have came out at a better time, thank you soo much
Thank you so much for sharing this video with us even though you're obviously quite time-challenged at the moment
keep it up
Moreover, for anyone interested, most universities that offer scholarships for complete tuition or partial are part of the program “TOP GLOBAL UNIVERSITIES”. Just search on google and you’ll find a bunch of results. You can also apply completely through the internet, with no need to go JAPAN or to use mail. Good luck everyone
21:07 "or Nintendo"
You mentioned Ritsumeikan as well, I'm guessing you're referring to Cory Bunnell, the guy who showed up in BoTW's credits
I wish this video had come out a couple of years ago when I was applying for mext after high school. I didn’t get in but I haven’t given up on applying for my masters. Thanks for the amazing video :)
Excellent information! What about post graduate students? Like Masters and PhD?
5:38 NONONONONO. You cant do that anymore. It was never allowed but the immigration officers kinda let it slide because it was a grey area, but now something changed and they are cracking down on this shit. You can NOT go from tourist-->working visa whilst in Japan.
1 year to learn japanese + 1 year to become able to take classes? That sounds like a lot of studying.
The FSI estimates "General Professional Proficiency" to be reached in Japanese in 2200 hours+ (they're actually listing it as the hardest one to learn), so that's **AT LEAST** 3 hours a day for 2 years straight.
I study at Akita International University, leave a reply if you have a question.
Soriphen what are the basic requirements for enrollment (for medicine)
every course taught in AIU is taught in English save for the Japanese Language courses.
do you eat a lot of beef?
@@Arcanewhiz Akita International University is a liberal arts university and does not have any majors in medicine unfortunately.
@@camuzonanzen7285 1. No.
2. Most people do.
3. As all courses are taught in English save for (Japanese Language courses).
4. You do not need Japanese to attend, but I would suggest studying it throughout your 4 years as you will need it for job hunting if you want a job in Japan.
5. I pay around 5,000$ per semester including tuition/rent/utilities/food.
6. Unexpected costs are things like the big matriculation fee, insurance, taxes if you make more than $10k a year at a part time job, and the retirement pension service (20 years old and above) if you forget to apply for exemption as a student.
7. It wasn't that hard since every Japanese student/staff can speak English and there are also students from many countries around the world who speak English and other languages.
I know this isn't completely relevant to the main topic of this video but I got really happy that you said you went to UW because I also go to (went to? I just graduated a month ago) in a university in WA (went to WWU). So yeah just got really happy and excited to hear you're semi local
So needed.
well, im looking into this right now for graduate school so thanks for all the help,
your daughter is adorable
thank you for making this video! very informative. Apologies if you covered this topic already but-- you mentioned an age minimum (18), but are you aware of an age limit? For example, if you are not just out of high school, but are returning to college to find a new career path? Is that a common thing in Japan and are Japanese companies very open to this in the way we do in the states?
@ Thanks for answering. Japan seems so unusual that people tend to stick with one career for life - although probably a much more stable job situation than in the US. Iḿ lucky because, although I am beyond most college kids age, I have a very young face. But I worry that any applications that have my birth date may be an automatic turn off for some companies. But, like you said, Iĺl still try for it and see what happens. My field is a very specific and specialized one so I might get lucky. Thank you for the information and encouragement.
Thanks for the informative video, also your daughter has grown so much since I last saw her :O
hey man I really like ur video and of course the second part it's really helps me for studying abroad in Japan!
Thank you for answering my slightly convoluted question!
I wish I heard this before I started university.
I took a bachelor of IT for the sake of getting on the JET programme and finding a job in Japan, but now I'm already in debt so I feel like I need to finish it so it isn't just a waste of money.
I'm gonna see if I can't convince myself to just suck it up, take the hit and try the tourist to working visa route.
I don't have to start paying off my debt until I'm earning 45k/y (AUD) anyway.
have a couple questions, hope you don't mind:
Is the quality of education comparable to that of the states?
Are the classes taught in English typically taught by native English speakers? I would think that if they were taught by Japanese people who don't have a particular grasp on English than there would be some difficulty in understanding and conveyance going both ways in the classroom and that would be problematic
Also, this may not be a very appropriate question, but I find myself lacking in any sort of direction career wise (and it seems like this could be a big problem if I want to study in Japan). Any advice?
For your second question, maybe depends on the university, but in my experience the classes aren't taught by native English speakers and yes, it does create problems. Even for my professors who are more/mostly fluent, I'm the only native English speaking student in my department*, and the communication gap everyday in my classes between non-native speaking students and non-native speaking professors is enough to eat up 20-30 minutes of class time just trying to understand one another and correct misunderstandings.
*most full time international students at my university are from China, Southeast Asia, and Africa
@@thebondthecurse2437 oo that sounds no bueno
I am excited for the video! I really want to be an MEG researcher in Japan and my dreams are finally coming true, I am going to do research and my masters thesis from October for one year at Tohoku University! Anyone else studying there?
PS: Watched almost all your Videos over the last few weeks Dogen! Keep up the amazing work!
Thank you so much for all the info! Thank you especially for always giving me so much inspiration and motivation. 'Been spending a lot of time on the things I like lately because they no longer feel like a waste of time to me (university does tho lol) and even if I still feel a bit lost and kinda lack confidence, listening to you never fails to make me feel that I can achieve what I want. Thanks a lot!
Btw the last part of the video was so adorable your daughter is so cute! ㅜㅜ
The problem with a Japanese undergrad degree is that it is NOT as internationally recognized as a degree in the states. It won’t be easy to relocate back to the states after graduation. Plus I wouldn’t say that the undergrad program in English offered in japan is sufficiently worth the tuition you paid since the professors were not really proficient in English which reduced significantly the education quality. The only advantage of undergrad education in japan is that it will not cost as much as in the states. I spent two years studying abroad in japan, however I still transferred back to the states. Lol. I really suggest those who can afford in-state tuition back in the states not to go for an undergraduate education in japan. Really can’t say it’s worth it.
Thank you so much for this video! I learned so much, I think I have to watch it again XD
I applied to MEXT as a senior in highschool, however my application was not even considered. I wasn't even accepted for the interview.
Thank you so much for this video! It’s super helpful as I am an Indonesian student, currently attending in American Community College ( per my parents’ requests ) and wanting to study at Japanese universities at the near future.
I really want to study in Japan, but I simply don't have spare £60000 for it. Is there a way to study in Tokyo and pay off once you finish studies?
I went and graduated from AIU, but not recommend it to engineers / so-called rikei students. For those who love green and rural areas in Japan, it's the best place to start your life in Japan tho. I struggled with transportation everyday, ended up buying a used car just for spending my last year at Akita.
Great, informative, thorough video. I an American living in Japan for 20+ years, and have and undergrad degree from a US university and a masters degree from a Japanese university.
I'm sorry if you mentioned this in your video but I missed it. I do not see it in the list of questions.
First, what do you think of the QUALITY of Japanese undergraduate education? As you said in your video in the beginning, traditionally Japanese universities are considered a "4-year vacation" between studying hard for university entrance exams and working hard at a life-long job at a company. Presumably that mostly focuses on the Japanese-language (i.e. typical) undergrad programs. But faculties that teach in English must be much smaller than at a US university. I would imagine that either quality or options at an English-language undergrad program in Japan would be limited. Any honest thoughts?
Second (related) question. If someone (for example an American) decides to come to Japan for an undergrad at any of the universities you mentioned at the beginning (Ritsumeikan APU, Sophia, Keio, Waseda, ICU, Akita International University) (NOT Temple), and they change their mind about living and working in Japan long-term, if they finish their degree and then go back to the US, how useful is the degree in the US? I believe your degree from the University of Washington is very well respected in Japan (and in the US) but while these schools listed above are generally well respected in Japan, how much respect do they garner with US (or other country) employers who do not have a particular connection to Japan?
Finally, you said that there are a lot of professions these days that don't need a college degree per se. Still, I could imagine that someone could learn programming or web design or other skill-focused degree at a school in Japan. Then having the degree doesn't hurt you, it just doesn't help you, but the SKILLS that the person learned at the school are what helps them. Do the English-language programs you mention also teach these kinds of skills, or are they mostly humanities?
I'm also thinking about to do my master in a Japanese uni. Any recommendations or what I should pay attention to?
@@Nur_yy As Dogen mentioned in the video, I think it is important to be clear about what you want to study (and more importantly what you want to do afterwards). Second, and this is SUPER important, think about applying to a PROFESSOR not to a DEGREE PROGRAM, because especially at the graduate level, you will be in one professor's lab. If the professor likes you and you get along, things have a good chance to go well. If the professor is not interested in you, you probably won't get in in the first place. Lots of people establish a relationship with a professor and join as a 研究生 for six months or a year first while they study for the entrance exam. That is an option you should consider, too.
@@karlint39 thank you so much. Your answer helps a lot :)
Oh man, no apologies necessary. This was a great video.
やっぱりDogenさん、APUで仕事してるから、大分に住んでるんですよね。当たった🎯立命館アジア太平洋大学のことですよね。東京にもオフィスありますよ。この前、オープンキャンパス行きましたから（笑）秋田の国際教養大学も留学生は多いです。こちらは昨年、オープンキャンパスに行きました👍
I haven't checked the sources yet, but from what heard reently, it is not possible to transform your tourist into resident visa that easily anymore. (to relate to your cousin experience)
From what I know, it should still be possible. Unless they just recently changed something quickly without me noticing it.
I've been in Japan for almost a year at a language school, and I've been told by a couple of Japanese students that going to a private university is mostly a waste of time and money. Apparently an undergraduate degree from a private university isn't as useful as one from a public university? I'm also told that the students there don't really think for themselves or study much, and that I may struggle making friends with the Japanese students. If anyone has any information about this I'd be interested in hearing it.
did you mean 'undergraduate degree from a private university isn't as useful as one from a public university?'
I think overall it's true that private universities aren't as good but the main thing to focus on is university rankings, entrace exam difficulty and student anecdotal evidence
My first semester of college, I was looking into the Japanese exchange programs my university offers, and I ended up stumbling upon Waseda’s programs for international students. I remember sitting in my uni’s library and feeling so cheated that I didn’t know those kinds of programs existed until it was too late 😂
Idk man
Even if it's possible I doubt they manage to get through
Man, two toddlers... I have one and he missed his nap 3 days in a row...
Thanks for this video, I'm not a student, but interesting to know all these options.
ARE YOU SERIOUS?! Dogen I’m moving to Japan in a year and a half and have been breaking for 12 years now! Do you know any bit of the scene personally?
It would be my dream and an honor to teach breakdance but I only know of a breaking studio in Hachioji(Bboy Tsuyoshi is the teacher). I have family in Sapporo, a cousin in Kobe, and I’ll be visiting Japan for 5-6 weeks November-December 2021 with N3 level Japanese
im a senior in highschool i have pretty good grades and im graduating this year or early next year what would you recommend for me for i could go and study in one of these schools or better say were could i apply for them since im still a highschool student?
I'm transfering to a grad school in 2 semesters and this makes me re think everything hahah, I was planning to do the typical JET program to get my foot in the door, but I really want to teach art in japan
Maybe look up artist residencies in Japan?
@@Blackberrymochi artist residencies?
@@tiffymluv An example: studiokura.info/en/ .
I don't know if it's something that would work in your case, but just another possibility! Good luck!
Bruh, I applied to WWU but you literally called out APU as an alternative.
That is weird af.
You had my curiosity but now you have my attention.
Sigh if only I found this video in 2017 when i was applying to college
I'm from Germany and plan on applying for a PhD in Physics at the University of Tokyo. I know it's been a while since this video came out, but if there's anyone that can give some perspective on the University itself, doing a PhD in Japan or perhaps give some tips for the application (also for MEXT), that would be a great help!
Thanks Dōgen.
Guess I should research how taxes and self employment works in Japan 🤔 especially for creatives.
Nice vid!
I did PhD at a top Japanese uni (MEXT scholarship) and got N2 in 2 years, working at a national lab in japan now. Ask me about anything if you have questions.
What did you get your PHD in?
Gaijin Hakase did you get your undergraduate degree in Japan or in your home country
Mason Young Chemical/Materials Engineering
Kim^@^58 got my undergrad and masters degrees in my home country, came to Japan for PhD
I heard that often PhD positions in Japan aren't paid, is that true? I guess that is why you applied for MEXT right? You think there are some that are paid?
Does Japan take transfer students? I have an AA Degree and currently back to school to get my BA but am thinking of transferring to a foreign uni, specifically Japan if possible. I'm just a bit confused on if they take transfers or if I have to start all over
I'm planning to study abroad next year in Japan at Sophia, but they don't offer homestay services at the college.
Would it be worth finding my own homestay instead of dorming at the college? If so, are there any good services someone could recommend or something I should look for that is like a homestay? The main reason I want to study in Japan is the language so if something like a homestay can greatly improve my experience I want to do it.
I don't know if this was asked already, but I noticed this video was mostly targeted at those coming straight our of high school. Does the advice in this video also apply to those who are returning to school at a much older age, or are thinking of making a decision to study in Japan at an older age?
Hours limit of foreign students working in Japan 28 hours a week
Dogen: I did work at the admissions office of a major Japanese university
Me: OMG Dogen worked at Todai!!!
Dogen 5 seconds later: In Beppu
Me: Fuck
Ok 10 minutes in now and this is gold.
Will pimp this out to my friends wanting to take "the jetpill"
Not sure if this was answered in this video, but would a person be able to apply to Japanese Colleges/Universities from abroad not directly after/during Highschool? I was thinking of becoming a teacher there not just teaching English but teaching in general, I'd like to know if that was possible. My current route was to go and get a Bachelors of Education under a University then going to Japan through the JET Program. Thank you in advance!
What happens if you fall into the "don't really need to go to university" category?
i want to apply for MEXT scholarship for art(illustration) and i wanted to know if i should pass math exam too?i asked the embassy and they said its written on the embassy site but it wasnt(because you normaly dont need to pass math/physic/alchemy for applying for art subjects)
Yeah thats also what i wanted to find out! I want to take an art major, but i dont know if 1. MEXT allows taking art majors, and 2. If ill be able to pass the science exams😂
Tara Radić i found this website useful i want to ask my question there too here is the adress if you want to check myjapaneseexperience.com/prepare-mext-scholarship/
Tara Radić and yes from what i know you can apply for art majors too
Is anybody here a student or alumni of Bunka Fashion Graduate University? I'm currently studying for a diploma in apparel design, and I am interested in entering that university after I graduate. The website doesn't cover much for foreign students and scholarships, so maybe there are people here who know.
Very informative!! Just one question lot of people do that as u just said is come to Japan, thru" jet"after 4 years block that like stop that and start doing different things! But People who genuinely like to be a teacher! Who cherish the field people like me who literally wanna do that for the entire life which is my question! Should I not do it!? Or is it somehow unsatisfactory!? I know I can do that for as long as I want!but people are variously saying no matter where I search the same thing jet program or alt then do it for several years and quit and new job! I don't wanna have that I want to be a teacher and remain for the good! Bcuz this is what my passion is.. Any word on that!?
Yare Yare daze I studied in YNU Yokohama and back to my home country I got lost in my 1st year master degree. Pondering and wondering if my Japanese level is good enough for a try at MEXT. I am between N4 and N3 for now... Can it be ok?
I'm scheduled to start grad school in Tokyo next month, yet the certificate of eligibility still hasn't arrived. Is this normal? Anyone else still waiting or has waited a long time for it in the past?
I'm working in the video game industry and I believe it would be easy to go work in Japan in a international video game company :3 Or just work from home with a laptop as a freelancer. :3
Could you perhaps go into more detail concerning scolarships?
@Dogen. I'm a 19 year old. I just graduated highschool last year june. Is it still possible for me as a non-student (right now) to apply?
I soon, maybe starting vocational school sometime soon. But i would like to inquire more about this. Anyway thank you!
You certainly can! You may have to wait another year though, since the deadlines for this season have passed already, to the best of my knowledge. Just contact some universities, send in your application, doesn't hurt to try!
Yeah, im just going to continue studying in England
Why?
@@jme5447 dont want to risk my future on something like this, despite me wanting to move to japan someday
Wish I would have known about this out of highschool. Now I feel like I'll be paying off my student loan for the rest of my life. 10k tuition? My private university was 56k a year and went up every year by about 1k!
Chad Deacon me too! wish i had known about these options before i went back to uni in 2016 as a japanese major. i could have just gone straight to Japan and saved myself SOOOOO MUCH $$$!!!😭😭😱
So...our educational system ( in sudan ) is kinda weird, because we finish high school 1 year earlier than everyone else...this is my last year, if i got good grades...can i apply to a university EVEN IF I'm still 17 years old???
I'd be happy if someone answered me...cuz my exams r close 🙂💔
They get portuguese language teachers on the program?
I'm a native speaker of portuguese, although I understand english well enough, I dont think this is enough to teach english as I'm kind of a learner too(although I never studied english).
In the jet program*.
The point of the video was to talk about opportunities 'in opposition' to the jet program, but for my case this isnt an option as I cant afford to pay a university neither in Brazil, where I live. Fortunately public universities in Brazil are better then private ones, so I can get a good degree and then think about going to another country.
Shit, you gotta be under 23 to be able to go to a University in Japan through MEXT.
Why didn't i know about this about 18 months ago? hmmm i remember, i was moping around because my gf left me.
EJU is in 2 weeks please pray for meeee!!!!
Any advice for those of us that only have 11 years of education instead of the required 12?
ahhhhhh, useful
Is the application process similar to the Common Application?
So what's your opinion on MEXT?
What can stop me from obtaining a scholarship from MEXT
For ex: grades.
I was wondering if athletic aid is a thing in japan specifically for track and field.
Actually there is University called Tokyo International University and there are lot of international students
Anyone have any experience or aware with civil engineering in japan for international people? Or anything similar to international student programs?
so cute help
"Parental leave" :3 u all missed it smh
Dogen, when you picked up your daughter your mood changed completely. You became warm and natural and I started to like you (more.) Can she do more of the show and you can do a little less.
Thank you for this!!!!!!!!
I actually got accepted at APU but I couldn't make it ...
I'm looking at studying and/or working in the future in Japan in a medical field of Psychology, so this is kinda helpful... :D
@@ishhitasuresh221 That's what I'm looking to do as well!
@@W4LT3Rego oh wow! That's amazing!! Have you made any plans for that?
@@ishhitasuresh221 not really. im also not sure about the medical part of psychology. but if anything, it will be for a master degree or phd, since i'm currently studying psychology already in uni. if i were to make any plans regarding studying in japan, it will be in two years minimum :)
@@W4LT3Rego same here too!! I want to look at studying psychology in Japan and had a similar time frame in mind too!
Would you be okay with discussing more about your ideas? I want to get a better perspective on trying to get admissions in Japanese universities...
Only if that is okay with you
College in America?
33:55 :( very sad for them i suppose
46:50
Why Japan? Even the University of Tokyo is not a decent one by American standard.
She resembles her mother.
Msc Masters?