Japan

Japan works on strict timelines. For the April 2026 intake (the biggest intake), you must start the application process by August-September 2025. The deadline to submit documents for the COE (Certificate of Eligibility) is usually November 2025.

Yes, Japan accepts study gaps. You need to provide a valid reason. If you took a gap for JEE/NEET preparation or medical reasons, you simply need to submit an explanation letter. If your gap is more than 5 years without any work experience, the visa process becomes stricter.

The UTokyo acceptance rate is 34%. This means, that getting admission to the university as an Indian student is competitive, but possible. The university gives priority to students with great academics and a strong portfolio. Students who do have the same have a very good chance of getting in.

Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors can give a better idea of how realistic one's chances are of getting admission at the University of Tokyo.

Yes, UTokyo is the best university in Japan. Shiksha ranks it #1 in the country as part of its the latest rankings. The university is also considered the best for programs like MS, MSN, LLM, MA, MFA, MIM, and MArch.

The Japan government actively helps fund the university's operations. This also helps UTokyo provide more affordable education to students.

UTokyo is considered by many as the best university in Japan. The Tokyo University rankings have only improved in the last 3 years. Given below is how the UTokyo rankings have changed between 2024 and 2026.

Source: Times Higher Education

Medical and management roles pay the most. Physicians can earn JPY 13,000,000 yearly. Finance Managers and HR Managers also earn high salaries. Software Engineers are in demand too, with an average pay of JPY 6,500,000.

Average annual salary in Japan is approximately JPY 6.5 million. Earnings vary by industry. The better your job profile would be the highest package you get in Japanese company.

PG students should hold a bachelor's degree to get admission to University of Tokyo. They should submit all the documents asked by the university. The requirements for Tokyo University is given below:

An unofficial source say, the University of Tokyo acceptance rate is 36%. The low percentage shows that the university is slight tough to enter. Students should know the basic admission eligibility and submit all the admission documents.

There is no fixed time for this. Time varies widely. But, reaching basic fluency (JLPT N4/N5) takes 6 months to 1 year of preparation. For achieving advanced proficiency, you need 3 to 5 years.