🇯🇵 Study in Japan
Strong in technology, engineering, science. Safety safe (25/100).
Japan pairs internationally ranked universities (best QS #32) — living costs run about €700–€1300 a month. Programmes are strongest in technology, engineering, science. Acceptance sits near 55%, and student visas process in around 45 days. Scholarship routes exist for eligible students.
Top-ranked universities
Key facts · Japan
Monthly cost
€700–1300
Acceptance rate
55%
Visa processing
~45d
Work visa
—
QS rank (best)
#32
Scholarships
Yes
Degree tuition
~€3,200/yr
Degree tuition: ~€3,200/yr (median) — range €3,200–€9,000/yr across 19 degree programmes in the Meridian dataset. International-student fees and specific programmes can differ; confirm on the university's official page.
Proof of funds (student visa): ¥1,200,000–2,000,000 — figure from the Meridian dataset; confirm the current amount on the official source.
Official languages: — · sources: Frankfurter/ECB (USD/JPY), UK FCDO Travel Advice (GOV.UK), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. · How we calculate this
Figures are indicative estimates from the Meridian dataset — not official guidance. Always confirm current requirements on the official source before you decide.
Cost of living · Japan
Rent
€550
Food
€300
Transport
€80
Other
€200
Monthly total
€1,130
Indicative monthly cost of living for a moderate lifestyle, ranging about €700–€1,650/mo from economic to comfortable — modeled estimates from the Meridian dataset; confirm current local prices before you budget.
Programs in Japan
University degrees (106)
- Aichi Medical UniversityAichi Medical University is a private university at Nagakute, Aichi, Japan, founded in 1971.
- Aoyama Gakuin UniversityAoyama Gakuin University is a private Christian university in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. Originally established in 1874 by missionaries from the Methodist Episcopal Church, it was reconfigured in its current form in 1949 as tertiary component of the Aoyama Gakuin.
- Chiba Institute of TechnologyChiba Institute of Technology is a university in Japan offering degree-oriented academic study and institutional research across multiple disciplines. Its official university pages present faculties, institutes, student services, and campus-based academic life.
- Chiba UniversityChiba University is a national university with campuses located in Chiba Prefecture, a region noted for its industrial, intellectual and international achievements. It has campuses at Nishi-Chiba, Inohana, Matsudo, Kashiwanoha and Sumida.
- Chubu UniversityChubu University is a university in Japan offering degree-oriented academic study and institutional research across multiple disciplines. Its official university pages present faculties, institutes, student services, and campus-based academic life.
- Doshisha UniversityDoshisha University , also referred to as Dodai , is a private university in Kyoto, Japan. Established in 1875, it is one of Japan's oldest private institutions of higher learning, and has approximately 30,000 students enrolled on four campuses in Kyoto.
Summer schools (24)
- ASIJ Summer Passport American School in JapanASIJ Summer Passport American School in Japan is a short-term summer school in Tokyo, Japan, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
- Hokkaido UniversityHokkaido Üniversitesi, kökleri 1876'daki Sapporo Agricultural College'a uzanan, Sapporo merkezli Japon ulusal araştırma üniversitesidir.
- Keio UniversityKeio University, 1858'de Fukuzawa Yukichi tarafından kurulan, Tokyo merkezli özel bir Japon araştırma üniversitesidir.
- Kyoto UniversityKyoto Üniversitesi, 1897'de Kyoto, Japonya'da kurulan, Japonya'nın en eski ikinci üniversitesi olan bir ulusal araştırma üniversitesidir.
- Kyushu UniversityKyushu Üniversitesi, 1911'de Kyushu Imperial University olarak kurulan, Fukuoka merkezli Japon ulusal araştırma üniversitesidir.
- Laurus International School of Science Summer School TokyoLaurus International School of Science Summer School Tokyo is a short-term summer school in Tokyo, Japan, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
Boarding schools (3)
- NUCB International CollegeNUCB International College is a boarding school option in Nisshin, Japan, with an official school page available for families exploring residential study environments.
- UWC ISAK JapanUWC ISAK Japan is a boarding school option in Karuizawa, Japan, with an official school page available for families exploring residential study environments.
- UWC ISAK Japan Boarding SchoolUWC ISAK Japan Boarding School is the residential life offer at UWC ISAK Japan. The official boarding page describes residences, shared bedrooms and living areas, a supportive and inclusive community, pastoral care, counseling, advisory programs, house mentors, residential advisors and opportunities to live with students from different countries and backgrounds.
Foundation & pathway programs (3)
- Akamonkai University Preparation Course TokyoAkamonkai University Preparation Course Tokyo is a foundation pathway option in Tokyo, Japan, with an official programme page available for students preparing for further academic study.
- ARC Tokyo University Preparation CourseARC Tokyo University Preparation Course is a foundation pathway option in Tokyo, Japan, with an official programme page available for students preparing for further academic study.
- Kyoto University iUP Preparatory CourseKyoto University iUP Preparatory Course is part of Kyoto iUP, Kyoto University's international undergraduate pathway for students who plan to study in Japanese. The official site describes a six-month preparatory course followed by undergraduate study, Japanese language learning, curriculum information, admissions, student support and study life in Kyoto.
Language schools (10)
- ARC AcademyARC Academy is a language academy in Japan, with an official programme page available for students exploring structured language study options.
- Coto Japanese Academy Tokyo KidsCoto Japanese Academy Tokyo Kids is a language academy in Tokyo, Japan, with an official programme page available for students exploring structured language study options.
- Genki Japanese and Culture School FukuokaGenki Japanese and Culture School Fukuoka is a language school in Fukuoka, Japan, with an official programme page available for international learners exploring language study options.
- Yamasa InstituteYamasa Institute is a Japanese language and culture institution in Okazaki. The official site presents a renewed admissions site for the October 2026 term, notes that the institute is applying for MEXT accreditation aimed at October 2026, and links to courses, short-term programs, accommodation, location, access and FAQ information.
- Berlitz Japan OsakaBerlitz in Osaka offers immersive language programmes using the proprietary Berlitz Method, covering business English, exam preparation, and general language courses.
- Berlitz Japan TokyoBerlitz in Tokyo offers immersive language programmes using the proprietary Berlitz Method, covering business English, exam preparation, and general language courses.
Exchange programs (16)
- AFS Exchange — JapanAFS Intercultural Programs high school exchange in Japan. Students live with a host family and attend a local school for an academic year or semester.
- Rotary Youth Exchange — JapanRotary Youth Exchange long-term program in Japan. Subsidized by local Rotary clubs — students live with multiple host families during their exchange year.
- YFU Exchange — JapanYFU (Youth For Understanding) high school exchange in Japan. Immersive cultural experience with host family placement and local school enrollment.
- AFS Japan (AFS日本協会) Intercultural Exchange
- AFS Japan Nihon KyokaiAFS Japan Nihon Kyokai is an exchange-oriented study option linked to Tokyo, Japan, with an official programme page available for students exploring temporary academic mobility opportunities.
- CIEE Study Abroad Tokyo (at Sophia University)
See all programs, filters and matches in the Meridian app.
Scholarships for Japan
- Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship
- Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship
- JASSO Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students
Scholarships from the Meridian dataset — eligibility, amounts and deadlines change; always confirm on the official source. Browse all scholarships →
Study-abroad guidance by email
Leave your email for country shortlists, application deadlines, and practical study-abroad tips. No account needed.
Free on iOS & Android
Go deeper on Japan in the Meridian app
See all 162 programs in Japan, get live risk scores, and ask ATLAS about visas, costs and scholarships — free in the app.