Preparation for applying to study in Japan

Nowadays, the conditions for studying in Japan have been relaxed, and the requirements for majors are no longer strict.

Application requirements

Since most higher education institutions in Japan teach in Japanese , Japanese is a minor language, so the way to study in Japan is a bit special. There are the following ways:

1. If you have the conditions to get into a better domestic university and an ideal major, it is best to go to university in China and graduate. You can then consider studying in a graduate school in Japan. Generally speaking, you must study in Japan for one year before officially entering a master's program in a Japanese graduate school and then enter the regular master's program.

2. Those who have reached Level 2 or above in Japanese after graduating from high school can directly apply for admission to Japanese universities. However, since only a few Japanese private universities currently enroll students directly in China, the range of choices is narrow.

3. If you are not satisfied with the college entrance examination, have a solid foundation in mathematics, English, etc., and have enough funds to study abroad, you can first go to a Japanese language education institution in Japan to learn Japanese for half a year to two years and take Japan's "Study Abroad Examination". Then apply for national universities, public universities and private universities in Japan according to your own conditions.

4. College graduates or second- and third-year students from domestic universities whose Japanese language proficiency reaches Level 2 or above can also be admitted to third-year universities in Japan, but they must take the same exams and compete as Japanese. Very intense.

5. Sino-foreign cooperative education projects approved by Chinese government functional departments can study abroad according to the agreement.

Usually, Japanese language schools in Tokyo have four admissions periods each year, in January, April, July, and October. Japanese language schools in other cities have arranged 1- to 2-year courses to start in April, and 1-and-a-half-year courses to start in October.

Applicants for courses starting in April should probably start between August and October of the previous year. Applications for courses starting in October start between February and April. During this period, applicants need to obtain admission application forms and prepare application materials, and the time for mailing materials back and forth must also be taken into consideration. Therefore, in general, preparations need to start at least 6-8 months in advance.

1. Submit an application for studying abroad, a copy of the household register of all family members, a copy of my final academic diploma, and my detailed resume

2. Choose a Japanese university that suits you, Fill out the university admission application form

3. Pay the Japanese university examination fee and attend the interview and written test on the designated date

4. After receiving the admission notice, prepare counter-signing materials in time

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5. Obtain the Certificate of Eligibility for Residence (i.e. counter-signature)

6. After obtaining the counter-signature, the tuition fees and other fees listed on the admission notice will be remitted to the account designated by the Japanese side

7. Apply for a private passport at your place of residence

8. Submit the corresponding materials to the consulates in various places to apply for a visa

9. Book air tickets according to school regulations Date to Japan

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Conditional Fees

Conditions and Fees for Studying in Japan

1. Conditions: 1. Have received more than 12 years of formal education in the country and be over 18 years old above.

2. Those who graduated within 5 years of their final academic degree.

3. Japanese language equivalent to level 4 or above (before the school interview).

4. Parents must have stable financial resources and sufficient ability to pay.

2. Schools: Japanese high schools, language schools, undergraduate majors, junior colleges, vocational schools, undergraduates, and graduate schools

Most students who come to Japan first study Japanese Languages ??are learned in schools. Japanese language schools usually provide study visas, and some require study abroad visas. Language schools usually only have 4 classes a day, and generally only teach Japanese. Some language schools provide English, mathematics and other guidance courses for further studies.

Tuition fees for university preparatory courses (i.e. special courses) are lower. If you have excellent grades during school, you can directly enter the university. However, university preparatory courses are taught full-time, and there is no time to work except in the evenings and Sundays. The duration of study is only one year. If you have Japanese language proficiency level 2, you can apply for junior college, vocational school or undergraduate degree. If you have obtained a bachelor's degree or above in China and have a bachelor's degree or above certificate, you can directly apply for postgraduate study at a university (i.e. postgraduate preparatory courses, divided into master's and doctoral preparatory courses).

3. Miscellaneous fees: Japanese school tuition fees include admission fees, tuition fees and various miscellaneous fees. The admission fee is only paid once upon admission, and the tuition fee required is between 800,000 and 1.2 million yen (50,000 to 85,000 yuan). Some junior colleges, vocational schools, and universities have a tuition exemption system, which can be obtained through application 30 or 50 deduction. Tuition fees for graduate schools range from 250,000 to 400,000 yen (18,000 to 30,000 yuan).

4. Part-time work: As a developed country, Japan has many job opportunities. As long as you work hard to pay for tuition and living expenses, you can basically guarantee to be self-sufficient. There are many types of part-time jobs, mainly including: catering industry, language education, retail industry, newspaper delivery, translation, etc. There are various forms of part-time work, such as daily work, monthly work, and hourly work. The average salary for hourly workers is about 600 to 1,200 yen (it varies by region, type of work, and time period), and most places provide working meals and transportation expenses. There are many ways to get a job: 1. Introduction from the school; 2. Introduction from classmates; 3. Find it directly by yourself through some relevant information.

5. Living expenses: The monthly expenses that international students need to pay: Room fee: 20,000-40,000 yen (equivalent to about 1,400-2,800 yuan, depending on housing conditions.) Water, electricity, gas , telephone charges, transportation expenses: about 30,000 yen (about 2,100 yuan) per month. Food expenses: If you make 20,000 yen (about 1,400 yuan) by yourself, the total monthly cost is about 70,000 to 90,000 yen (about 5,000 to 7,000 yuan). The above data varies somewhat depending on the region.

6. Medical expenses: Medical expenses in Japan are very expensive, so all international students who plan to study in Japan for more than one year must join the National Health Insurance. For students holding a study visa, the amount they bear is only 6% of the total medical expenses, and the student bears 30%, which basically does not become a financial burden.

7. Scholarship system: In Japan, you can apply for various scholarships from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, local self-governing groups and private organizations. The amount ranges from 20,000 yen to 200,000 yen per month. The application qualifications are based on the place of residence in Japan, the type of school attended, the nationality of the international student, and the professional field. Scholarships for graduate students (preparatory to master's degree) at graduate schools, vocational schools, and Japanese language schools are relatively small. There are many scholarships for international students in undergraduate, master's and doctoral programs.

8. Advancement to higher education: The Japanese language proficiency test ranges from Level 4 to Level 1. Passing the Level 1 test is a condition for applying to a national university; now, Japan also implements the Examination for Japanese University Study Abroad, which is divided into liberal arts and sciences, and liberal arts examination items They are: Japanese, mathematics, English and comprehensive liberal arts (history, geography); the science examination items are: Japanese, mathematics, English and comprehensive science (physics, chemistry, biology).

9. Procedures required after arrival in Japan: Foreigners who stay in Japan for more than 90 days must go to the local government office (street) to complete the foreigner registration procedures. The procedure is very simple, and you will receive an "Alien Registration Certificate" in about four weeks after review. This certificate is proof of identity for foreigners and should be carried with them at all times. When Japanese language school students go through such procedures, some Japanese language schools will handle it on their behalf. If there are no problems, the visa can be extended for one year. Students at Japanese language schools cannot extend their visas if their attendance is less than 80%.

10. The future after graduation: There are generally several options after graduation: 1. Enter a graduate school (graduate school) to continue further studies; 2. Work for a Japanese company; 3. Return to the country; 4. Study abroad, immigrate, and work in other countries. The admission rate to university after graduating from a language school is 99%.

11. Materials: 1. Final academic diploma; 2. Final academic transcript certificate; 3. Copy of ID card, household register or passport (for those with a passport); 4. Japanese language learning certificate; 5. 8 2-inch photos; 6. Copies of foreign currency time deposit certificates and deposit certificates (3 million yen or more than 30,000 US dollars, about 200,000 yuan); 7. Notarized kinship; 8. Father/mother’s Proof of employment and income; 9. Other materials that can prove the ability to pay for funds (for example: current passbook (preferably with details within the past two or three years), time deposit certificates, real estate certificates, car purchase invoices, copies of stocks, treasury bonds, etc. ).

The forefront of foreign tuition fees: Comparison of tuition fees at various levels of Japanese universities

Japan is one of the most expensive countries in the world, and the tuition fees for studying abroad in Japan are also very high (15 yen contract) 1 yuan), the average cost is 90,000 yuan to 180,000 yuan per year. The fees for various subjects at each level of school are as follows:

1. The first-year fee for admission to a university (total of admission fee and one-year tuition): 750,000 yen for national universities (regardless of disciplines), Public universities (regardless of disciplines) 860,000 yen. Private universities (average by subject) are about 1.15 million yen for literature and education, about 1.08 million yen for economics and law, about 1.37 million yen for science and engineering, about 4.68 million yen for medicine, and about 2.15 million yen for pharmacy.

2. Graduate School (Graduate School): National graduate schools cost 760,000 yen, and public graduate schools average 820,000 yen. For private universities, humanities are about 1.01 million yen, social sciences are about 1.03 million yen, medicine and dentistry are about 1.09 million yen, and agriculture and pharmacy are about 1.15 million yen.

3. Junior college: National is 510,000 yen, public is 560,000 yen, private is about 1.15 million yen on average. However, starting from the second year, there is no admission fee, so the fee will be reduced by 30.

4. Japanese language education facilities: The first-year Japanese language school is about 650,000 yen, the vocational school is about 1.19 million yen, and the university special course is about 1.07 million yen.

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Applying for a visa

Required

1. Valid passport

2. Certificate of Eligibility for Residence and its copy

3. One Japanese entry visa application form

4. One photo (4.5cm vertical x 3.5～4.5cm horizontal) (Japanese visa photo size description)

5 .Copy of household registration book

6. Notarized certificate of graduation certificate of highest degree (only for "study abroad")

7. Employment certificate of the fund payer (the fund payer himself is When employed)

8. Question form (form provided by the consulate) (click to view the Japanese visa question and answer form for studying in Japan)

Notes:

1). Household registration Applicants outside the jurisdiction of the Embassy must submit a copy of their temporary residence permit or residence permit.

2). The contents of each column in the household registration book and temporary residence permit must be consistent with the current situation.

3). The original copies of the household registration book and temporary residence permit must be presented.

Processing:

Currently, almost all students studying in Japan entrust an agent in Japan to apply for a visa. After the applicant obtains the admission permit from a certain institution of higher learning, he or she The Japanese agent applies for the "Certificate of Eligibility for Residence" for him.

When applying for residence status, the agent must submit one copy of the following written materials to the local immigration bureau in the area where the school is located and the examination section or first examination section of the branch office:

1. Certificate of residence qualification Application

2. Two photos of the foreign applicant

3. Copy of passport

4. Document proving suitability as agent

5. A copy of the admission permit or other certification materials that authorize the applicant to enroll

6. Applicant resume

7. Graduation certificate of final academic qualification

8. Certificate of completion of Japanese language school and certificate of attendance and grades

9. Documents proving that I or someone else has paid all the expenses during my stay in Japan

10. Documents proving the content (subjects, time) that the applicant plans to study in Japan

11. Other supporting documents required by the Immigration Bureau

12. Return envelope (payable 430 yen stamp)

After the agent applies, if there are no problems, the "Certificate of Eligibility for Residence" will be mailed to the agent within 2 to 3 weeks. This Certificate of Eligibility for Residence is valid for 6 months. The agent should send the "Certificate of Eligibility to Residence" to the applicant immediately after receiving it. After receiving the materials, the applicant can apply for a study visa to the Japanese Embassy in China. The following materials must be submitted when applying for a visa:

1. Original certificate of residence qualification

2. Two letters of reason for studying abroad (specifying in detail the purpose and subject of study in Japan)

3. Personal experience letter (state the situation from elementary school to the present)

4. Oath letter (issued by the Japanese Embassy in China, I should sign or stamp it)

5. Japan entry visa application form (issued by the Japanese Embassy in China)

6. Family relationship form (issued by the Japanese Embassy in China)

7. If I apply for a visa directly in China, all the above materials must be submitted to the Japanese Embassy. The Japanese Embassy will then send the materials back to Japan for review, which usually takes a long time and is more likely to be rejected. Therefore, it is recommended to use an agent in Japan to handle the matter.

About visas

1. Visa categories:

1). Student visa (valid for three months, six months to one year) to study in vocational schools, including Japanese language Schools and vocational schools, visa extensions in Japan upon expiration can be extended up to two years.

2). Study visa (valid for one year) to study in university, etc., is extended once a year; during this period, individual approval will be made based on the actual situation of the applicant; starting from December 20, 1996, Japan abolished the guarantor system.

2. Visa application procedures:

1). Starting from December 20, 1996, the Japanese Ministry of Justice revised the entry regulations and no longer required a Japanese guarantor when applying for a student visa. However, many schools still require applicants to have a guardian or financial guarantor in Japan when admitting students or renting an apartment in Japan.

2).Student visas are generally applied for in Japan by Japanese agents.

3. The so-called agents include:

1). The Japanese school where the applicant attends;

2). Granting the applicant a scholarship or paying for the applicant’s education Institutions that bear all expenses during the applicant's stay in Japan;

3) Japanese residents who bear all expenses during the applicant's stay in Japan;

4) Japanese residents who are related to the applicant;

IV. Documents required for visa:

1). Application form

2). Two recent photos (4cm×3cm) within six months;

3). Admission letter;

4). Educational qualifications and resume, together with final proof of academic qualifications (graduation certificate or certificate issued by the school);

5 ). Letter of reason for studying abroad (details the reason for going to Japan and the content of the courses to be studied): the ability to pay for all expenses during the study abroad period, such as the method and amount of funding; if it is not borne by the applicant himself, you need to submit information on financial sources, payment The relationship between the person and the applicant, the reason for payment and proof of deposit, etc. Those who apply for vocational schools or universities other than Japanese language schools need to submit proof of Japanese proficiency; for example, they can pass Level 2 or above, and have studied Japanese for 6 months to one year. degree, etc.;

6). The applicant’s plan of where to go after completing their studies;

7). If the submitted documents are in a foreign language, a Japanese translation must be attached;

After the Japanese Immigration Bureau completes the review, it will issue a "Certificate of Eligibility for Residence" or a "Certificate of Completion of Preliminary Examination" once approved. After obtaining this certificate, you can bring the following documents to the Japan Consulate General in Hong Kong: In principle, it takes two working days for the consulate to issue a visa. The application documents include the original and a copy of the certificate, the visa application form and two recent photos, and travel documents.

Visa review generally starts from the time of submission of documents and takes about three months or more, together with the time required for admission procedures, so preparations should be made in advance, and it is recommended to start within six months.

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Scholarship

Japan Scholarship Application Qualifications and Required Materials

Eligibility to Apply for Japanese Government Scholarship

Become a "Japanese Government Scholarship International Student" There are two methods: one is university recommendation, and the other is embassy recommendation.

University recommendation refers to international students who go to Japan during exchange activities between foreign countries (including China) and Japanese universities, and are recommended by Japanese universities to the Japanese government (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology). Because this method has nothing to do with the embassy and the procedures are handled between the Chinese university and the Japanese university, please consult your school.

For international students recommended by the embassy, ??individuals cannot apply directly in China. All candidates are selected through the Chinese Ministry of Education (Asian and African Affairs Office of the International Department). So please check with your university or the Ministry of Education first. There are four types of international students recommended by the embassy in China: 1. Research international students (only at doctoral level); 2. Teacher training international students; 3. Japanese language and Japanese culture training international students; 4. Vocational school international students.

The Japanese Embassy in China entrusts people with specialized knowledge and experience in studying in Japan to serve as study abroad consultants to consult on matters related to studying abroad. The Association for International Education in Japan (AIEJ, www.aiej.or.jp), a corporate foundation under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, provides information on studying in Japan (in Japanese and English) on the Internet. The main content includes an introduction to AIEJ's organization and business; Japan's higher education system Summary: Brief information about Japanese universities (you can link to the homepage of each university through the AIEJ website) and scholarship status.

Tips for applying for scholarships in Japan

Generally speaking, Chinese students are embarrassed to ask about the results after sending in their materials. In fact, since the school receives a large number of applications every year, it generally does not proactively contact applicants. If you send out your set of application materials and just wait for the results, you may miss the opportunity just because an insignificant document is missing. Therefore, it is recommended that you keep in touch with the school to keep abreast of progress.

You should also know how to contact the dean of students. Because the school believes that only the deans or other full-time personnel of each department can objectively review and evaluate the academic achievements and potential of applicants, and are the most qualified to explain who should receive scholarship funding; maintain contact with the deans of the applying departments, Showing your academic abilities is very helpful when applying for scholarships.

In addition, don’t just look at the recommender’s position. Domestic students in China usually think that the higher the official title or even the position of the person writing the recommendation letter, the better, but this is not the case. Japanese schools usually do not look at titles or positions, but rather their research performance and academic status. It would also be helpful if the school you are applying to is the alma mater of the recommender or if the recommender knows a professor at that school. But remember, it’s best to let your recommender know something about you before asking him or her to write a letter of recommendation.

Apply for Japanese Scholarships

There are many types of scholarships in Japan. In summary, there are five main types: scholarships from the Japanese government (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology); scholarships from Japanese non-governmental organizations; Japanese local public funds** *Scholarships provided by groups; scholarships established by some colleges and universities and scholarships for self-financed international students.

In recent years, some wards, cities and other local self-government groups in Japan have also established scholarships. The details are as follows:

Privately funded foreign student scholarships are operated with state treasury subsidies. There are many places and the possibility of getting them is the highest.

Targets: Students enrolled in regular undergraduate courses, junior colleges, sophomores and above in vocational schools, colleges and universities, and graduate students (including audit students);

Monthly payment: 49 , 000 yen/70,000 yen;

Recruitment period: late March to mid-May, the application deadline is different for each school;

Inquiry: ( Finance) Student Life Section, Business Department, Japan International Education Association, Tel: 03-5454-5213.

Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Scholarship (generally the payment period is one year): This scholarship is mainly awarded to self-funded students who meet the following conditions.

1. Those who have been admitted to a graduate school to study a master’s course after graduating from a Japanese university, or those who have completed an undergraduate degree in a foreign university and have now studied a master’s course in a Japanese graduate school for one year;

2. Those who have completed a master's degree program at a Japanese graduate school and are now enrolled in a doctoral program, or those who have completed a master's degree program at a foreign university and are now studying a doctoral program in Japan for one year;

3 .Excellent academic performance;

4. Under 35 years old.

The scholarship for self-financed students is mainly awarded to those who are under 30 years old and have outstanding academic performance in the third year of their undergraduate studies. The payment period is from January to March of the following year; the Asian Studies Association Scholarship is mainly awarded to international students in Asia. For undergraduate students and graduate students conducting studies related to Asian areas, the payment period is variable.

The Asian and African International Students Scholarship is awarded to Asian and African international students in Hiroshima who have financial difficulties for undergraduate and graduate students.

The scholarships provided by the International Cultural and Educational Exchange Foundation are awarded to Hokkaido University, Tohoku University, Tsukuba University, Chiba University, Tokyo University, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, Tokyo University of the Arts, Keio University, Graduate students who have excellent academic performance but have difficulties in life at Sophia University, Waseda University, Nagoya University, Kyoto University, Osaka University, Hiroshima University, Doshisha University, Kyushu University and other universities. The payment period is 1 to 2 years.

Scholarships provided by the Foreign Student Scholarship Foundation are awarded to students who meet the following qualifications:

1. International students from Asia, Africa, and Latin America studying at universities in Okayama Prefecture;

2. For students with excellent academic performance, who have not yet obtained a doctoral degree, and who do not receive other scholarships at the same time, the payment period is 2 years.

The scholarships provided by the Maezawa Ikuei Foundation are intended for: newly admitted self-financed students and college students who have excellent academic performance and have difficulties in living at universities within the Tokyo metropolitan area. The payment period is longer. Until graduation.

The Moriya Yuekai Scholarship is awarded to: students who are studying in schools in Tokyo, have both good character and academic performance, and have difficulties in life. The payment period is longer until graduation; in addition, students who are in the third year of Japanese university undergraduate degree or above Students who excel in their studies can receive an incentive fee of 40,000 yen per month from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan.

The procedures for applying for a scholarship can be handled in China before going to Japan, or in Japan after going to Japan. Most international students take the latter form. The scholarship is not enough to cover all the required fees, and generally can only be paid. Part of living expenses and tuition fees; scholarships provided by Japanese non-governmental organizations are established on the basis of funds provided by enterprises, consortiums or individuals. Such scholarships are only eligible to apply after entering a Japanese university or graduate school. All types of scholarships are through International students apply to the university where they are located; scholarships provided by Japanese higher education institutions are based on scholarship funds established by each university; in recent years, an increasing number of Japanese universities have offered tuition fee reductions and exemptions to foreign students, so it is best to understand before enrolling The school's scholarships and tuition fees; international students who hope to obtain scholarships will not only review relevant certification materials, but also undergo a written test and interview.

When applying for the above types of scholarships, the following supporting materials are generally required:

The required application form (in most cases, it includes a resume, research plan, etc.);

Certificate of attendance at school;

Certificate of academic performance;

Recommendations from the principal and instructor;

Certificate of health.