Japan

- Check eligibility requirements such as academics, proficiecny in Japanese and any other additional requirements such as submission of application forms, LOR, age and health certificates, etc.

You may have to sit in written tests and interviews which are usually conducted at Japanese embassy of applicant's home country. Selected students receive an award that covers tuition fees, living expenses, and travel costs.

Yes, Indian citizens require a visa to travel to Japan. You must apply for a Japan tourist visa before travelling.

Japan is generally more expensive for Indians than India. Especially for groceries and dining out. Costs are manageable with budgeting and choosing affordable cities. Monthly expenses for a student often range from YEN 80,000 to YEN 150,000. It totally depends on spending habbit.

Japan is much cheaper than USA. An Indian student needs around 50 to 60 thousand Indian rupees as monthly expenses. For USA, this can go up to 2 lakhs INR.

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.

Tohoku University and Tokyo University are some of the most prominent universities in Japan. Both the universities offers a welcoming environment for its international and Indian students. In terms of Shiksha Popularity Rankings, Tokyo University has an upper hand. However, in terms of average graduate salary, Tohoku University stands taller as compared to Tokyo University. Check the comparison listed below between Tohoku and Tokyo University:

Tohoku University and Niigata University are some of the top ranked universities all over the world. According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings, Tohoku University has an overall ranking of #188 in world. On the other hand, Niigata University has an overall ranking of #666 in world. In terms of Shiksha Popularity rankings, Tohoku University has an upper hand. Furthermore, check the table listed below for Tohoku and Niigata University ranking by various ranking bodies worldwide:

Kyoto University is one of the most esteemed universities for pursuing higher education in Japan. The university offers a large variety of degree programs for its international and Indian students. According to Shiksha Popularity Ranking, Kyoto University has an overall ranking of #93 in world and #2 in Japan. The top programs at Kyoto University that are ranked by Shiksha Popularity Rankings are listed below:

The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is a well-known proficiency test for studying in Japan. It assesses your reading, listening, and language knowledge skills in Japanese. After taking the test, you will receive your result, which will mention your level (N1 to N5). Here, N5 is the beginner level, and N1 is the most advanced level.