Study in Japan

Known as the land of the rising sun, Japan has a line-up of top-quality universities and a high standard of living meaning it’s not the cheapest place to study. However, it has a global reputation for innovation and degrees gained in the country are highly regarded.

If you fancy studying in Japan, the homeland of the bullet train, Nintendo Wii, instant noodles and karaoke, you’ll be pleased to know Japan wants you too.

The Japanese government is committed to increasing the number of foreign students enrolled at its universities and its higher education system places importance on personal development, so you’ll get many opportunities to pick up new skills, including learning to speak Japanese, which will prove useful as only a small proportion of Japan’s inhabitants can communicate in English.

Popular student destinations include Tokyo (the capital city and also the largest), Osaka and Kyto. The cost of studying and living in Japan may be higher than in the UK, but it’s an investment that’s likely to pay off – a qualification from a leading Japanese institution provides you with excellent job prospects.