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Studying at Japanese Universities

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!

Status: Program Development
Status: Formal Learning
BeginnerCourse9 hours

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Reviewed Jun 22, 2020

Very good course that gives us a head-on before applying for universities in Japan. Do give this course a try if you are interested in applying to Japan in the near future!

Reviewed Oct 26, 2020

I was really aiming for MEXT and it gives a better insight and courage to continue my studies in Masters and Ph.D.Thank you Coursera team and to the University of Tokyo!

Reviewed Oct 16, 2018

It is very helpful for people think about studying in Japan. It helps for culture, lifestyle, food and how much life is cost. Thanks to all.

Reviewed Sep 3, 2020

Really helpful in every way possible. It gives a lot of material to study and investigate. It was really good. I 100% recomend it

Reviewed Oct 10, 2019

Really useful and enriching! It clearly describes the steps to take, gives you practical documents and talk about real student life in Japan through a lot of testimonies.

Reviewed Sep 6, 2020

Very helpful if you know you'd like to study in Japan but don't know quite where to start. Some of the videos were awkward to watch but otherwise I enjoyed the course

Reviewed Apr 30, 2020

I really liked it but the peer reviews tend to be rather unfair. Nevertheless is an amazing resource for those interested in pursuing formal education in Japan.

Reviewed Jan 30, 2019

It is an entry-level course for those who wants to study in Jp, the course give me the tools I need to dig deeper in the field.

Reviewed Aug 13, 2019

I think it's a very useful course for people who want to know how to enter to any of the japanese education system

Reviewed Sep 9, 2026

I learned a lot about Japanese universities and I am looking forward to learning so much more. This was a really great course.

Reviewed Oct 12, 2018

I did enjoy the course but the videos got a little tedious. It's great for those who are interested in studying in Japan

Reviewed Oct 1, 2019

It was exactly what I was looking for. I got a much better idea of what I need to do in order to study in Japan.

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