Japan

A wide variety of specialisation opportunities are available for Indian students pursuing MBA in Japan. Some of the most popular ones are as follows:

• Finance
• Marketing
• Information Technology (IT)
• International Business
• Healthcare Management
• Innovation
• Sustainability
• Technology/Science

With an acceptance rate of 50%, Niigata University is the least selective MBA university in Japan. On average, 50 out of every 100 applicants secure admission to the university. Some other best MBA universities in Japan, along with their acceptance rates are as follows:

Post-graduation from a top MBA university in Japan, graduates secure impressive job opportunities in global companies. Mentioned below are the average placement salaries offered to students at the top universities for an MBA in Japan:

Indian students seeking admission to a good university in Japan, are required to satisfy the following eligiility requirements:

• A completed bachelor's degree from a recognised institution;
• A GPA of 2.5 or above;
• Official academic transcripts
• Proof of English language proficiency;
• Relevant full-time work experience (as required);
• GMAT score of 600 or above;
• Statement of purpose  (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, the 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.