Japan

Indian students who want admission to good university in Japan are required to satisfy following eligiility requirements-

• Completed UG degree from recognised institution
• GPA of 2.5 or above
• Academic transcripts
• English language proficiency
• Full-time work experience
• GMAT score of 600 or above
• SOP
• Letters of recommendation  (LORs);
• A resume/CV; and
• Other university-specific requirements.

Pursuing MBA in Japan is extremely affordable with annual tuition fee as low as INR 6 K. On average, annual cost ranges between INR 3 L - INR 10 L. Check out the table below for the annual tuition cost required in the top B-schools in Japan:

The MEXT Scholarship is the most prestigious and fully funded, covering tuition, living costs, and airfare.

Yes! There is no doubt that Japan is expensive than India. Cities like Tokyo and Kyoto are the most expensive japnese cities where accommodation rent and grocery expenses are more expensive than in India. However, the transport service in Japan is much efficient. 

According to the Embassy of Japan in New Delhi, an Indian student needs YEN 89,000 (INR 50,000) per month excluding rent and travel expenses. If you are going to study in Japan for first time then keep a budget of YEN 700,000 (INR 393,260) for the first three months to settle yourself. This will include your overall expenses.

International students at Kyoto University can apply for admission through the Online Application System on the university website. The application deadlines for international student applicants are given as follows:

Yes, Japan is good for pursuing an MBBS degree. It's world-class universities and research scope help students gain deep knowledge of the medical field. The universities like the University of Tokyo, Kyoto University, and Osaka University offer excellent research and clinical training opportunities. While MBBS in India can be really expensive, meritorious students can avail of scholarships to study MBBS in Japan and ease of their financial stress.  

Getting a job in Japan can be easier if you learn the Japanese language. Here are some step-by-step tips to help you find a job in Japan more easily:

• Select a job sector that matches your skills.
• Learn Japanese (it will give you an edge over other applicants).
• Update your resume and cover letter according to the job description.
• Explore job opportunities on various job portals or popular employer websites.
• Prepare for online interviews.
• Apply for a work visa after receiving a job offer letter.

Some popular job portals to find jobs in Japan:

• Daijob
• Jobs in Japan
• CareerCross
• LinkedIn (filter location: Japan)
• Glassdoor Japan