Study Abroad

Study in Japan

Education in Japan

Active international student exchange is now taking place throughout many parts of the world, and there are now said to be more than 1.5 million foreign students studying around the globe. Among them, 117,302 (as of May 1, 2004) are studying in Japan.

The greatest reason for studying in Japan is its academic environment where one can study state-of-the-art technology and acquire the knowledge that enabled Japan's phenomenal postwar economic growth. Whether it is electronics, Japanese literature, medicine or international business administration, Japanese universities and other institutes of higher education can offer course studies or research programs of virtually any field. Many institutions of higher education, such as universities and junior colleges, are well equipped with fine research, computer, and library facilities and enable students to carry out their research in an excellent environment.

The education system in Japan is mainly characterized by the presence of three types of institutes- public, private and national. The ministry of education is putting tremendous effort to improve the quality of education in Japan of all types of institutes and offers equal opportunity to all sections of the society. While the disabled students are provided special facilities at various levels, the Japan Scholarship Foundation provides scholarship loans to meritorious students from the economically weaker sections of the society. Moreover the Japanese govt. also puts efforts on research and development and actively encourages students from various parts of the world to pursue higher education in Japan.

Why Japan?
  • Conducive learning environment in one of the world’s most technologically advanced countries
  • A safe and secure study environment
  • Japan is geographically near to Malaysia and its diverse culture of old and new, eastern and western, create an exciting and interesting environment for international students to pursue their higher education
  • First hand encounter with rich Japanese culture and lifestyle : an invaluable experience and asset for you
  • Japanese language – one of the most widely spoken languages in the world
  • Outstanding government and private sector support
  • The spectrum of study options is extremely broad
  • Research in graduate school can be undertaken in a whole spectrum of fields, ranging from electronic engineering to international management
  • Japanese qualifications and institutions are recognised globally for their quality and excellence
  • Competitive tuition costs at national and local public higher education institutions
  • Develops the creative side of the personality
  • Beautiful country, beautiful people
  • An experience of a lifetime
Partime Work
  • International students are allowed to work part-time upon receiving permission from the school attended as well as from the nearest Regional Immigration Bureau in Japan Employment should not be in areas involved in negative activities contravening public morals
  • Employment sought should not interfere with studies
  • Students are advised to adhere to the number of hours permitted for part-timers.