Admissions Articles
Planning a 2-Year Master’s in Japan? Here’s What Your Budget Should Look Like
A Master's in Japan can be one of the most practical study-abroad options for Indian and South Asian students, but only if the budget…
Choosing Japan Without Understanding Its Research Focus? Here’s the Risk
Japan’s share of global high-quality research output slipped to roughly 3.8% around 2023, a decline that dramatically reshaped competition for top labs and scholarships.…
Living Costs in Japan Vary More Than You Think-Here’s How to Choose the Right City
The JASSO 2022 Survey reveals that “Monthly living expenses for international students in Japan averaged 89,000 JPY in 2022, but Tokyo students spent over…
National vs Private Universities in Japan: Which One Actually Works Better for Your Career?
Choosing between national and private universities in Japan isn't just a prestige question. For Indian and South Asian students, this decision affects tuition cost,…
Believing These Myths About Japan? Here’s What Students Get Wrong
Study in Japan data reveals that "Japan has over 800 universities, and more than 800 English-taught degree programs for international students". Yet countless qualified…
Best Universities in Japan: What Matters Beyond Rankings
Choosing the best universities in Japan is about much more than scrolling through global league tables. Japan now hosts a few hundred thousand international…
Japan’s Workforce Shortage Is Growing; Here’s What It Means for Students
Japan's Workforce Shortage is no longer a distant headline. It is now directly shaping how universities recruit, how employers hire, and how international students…
Study in Japan and Work in Japan-How the System Connects Both
Japan is home to a few hundred thousand international students (see JASSO for the latest count), and the country's education and immigration systems are…
Why Faculty Approval Matters More Than Scores in Japan Applications
According to Study in Japan, research-based Japan applications often depend more on faculty approval than standardized test scores or GPA alone. For many Indian…
Ignoring Economic Trends in Japan? Here’s the Risk Students Don’t See
Japan's economic conditions can quietly shape every part of a student's study-abroad plan, from rent and grocery bills to scholarships, part-time work, and post-graduation…