University of Tokyo - Studying at Japanese Universities
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Studying at Japanese Universities at Coursera Overview
Duration | 11 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
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Studying at Japanese Universities at Coursera Highlights
- Shareable Certificate Earn a Certificate upon completion
- 100% online Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
- Flexible deadlines Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
- Beginner Level
- Approx. 11 hours to complete
- English Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Chinese (Simplified), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
Studying at Japanese Universities at Coursera Course details
- Are you interested in studying at Japanese universities?
- Do you want to learn about Japan?s university application and enrollment processes, as well as the types of programs on offer?
- This course will help you to both discover great programs offered by different Japanese universities and prepare a study plan through project-based learning.
- We introduce a number of options to match a variety of goals, from full degree to non-degree programs, programs taught in English, as well as short-term programs in Japan. During the course, international students at UTokyo will provide you with useful information and advice to start you on the path to studying in Japan.
- At the end of this course, you will produce a draft of your action plan for applying to Japanese universities.
- The overall goal of the course is to start you off on the right foot to a happy, productive and fulfilling student life in Japan!
Studying at Japanese Universities at Coursera Curriculum
Your First Step to Study in Japan
Introduction
Japanese School Education System part 1
Japanese School Education System part 2
Why Japan? part 1
Why Japan? part 2
Student Voices part 1
Tips for learning
Why Japan?
Welcome to Studying at Japanese Universities - Guidance Information
Guiding Questions for week 1
Warm-Up Quiz
Week 1 practice quiz
Week 1 Quiz
Understanding the Process
Overview of Program Types
Application Procedure
Various Types of Application
Choosing Your School
Student Voices part 2
Application procedure
Messages from the TAs
Other topics: Research student (kenkyusei)
Selecting your program
Typical questions from students
Guiding Questions for week 2
Find a school you are interested in
Week 2 Quiz
Student Life in Japan
Settling in Japan part 1
Settling in Japan part 2
Student Voices part 3
Social Life and Recreation
Tuition & Living Costs part 1
Tuition & Living Costs part 2
Part-Time Jobs
Cultural issues
Part-time jobs, internships, and employment
Student life in Japan
Tuition and scholarships
Your typical weekday and weekend schedule in Japan
Guiding Questions for week 3
Week 3 Quiz
Moving Forward
Academic Life in Japan part 1
Academic Life in Japan part 2
Advice from Students part 1
Advice from Students part 2
Course Wrap-Up
Next steps after course
Starting a new life in Japan
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