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Free Japanese language classes and direct university partnerships into the world's engineering capital.

We run free Japanese language classes and hold direct collaborations with leading Japanese universities - so you arrive prepared, apply with a trusted institutional link, and study at Waseda, Tokyo Tech and beyond, at some of the lowest tuition in the developed world.

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Study in Japan

Why here

Why students choose Japan.

The reasons our students actually give, not brochure copy.

Free Japanese language classes

We run free Japanese language classes for our students - you build the language base you need before you go, with no separate paid language school.

Direct partnerships with Japanese universities

Our collaborations with leading Japanese universities mean smoother, better-supported applications - and a trusted institutional link, not a cold application.

Consistently high visa approval

A 98% approval rate, backed by mature university-sponsored documentation - among the strongest of any destination we handle.

World-leading engineering & robotics

Tokyo Tech, Waseda and Kyoto sit at the centre of Japan's technology and manufacturing industries, hungry for graduates.

At a glance

Japan in six numbers.

Tuition
¥535,800/yr · funding options available
Living costs
¥90,000–130,000/month
Intakes
April & September
Work rights
28 hrs/week with permit
Language test
JLPT N2+ (Japanese-taught) / IELTS (English-taught)
Course length
4 yrs bachelor's · 2 yrs master's

Worth knowing

Interesting facts about Japan.

Japanese isn't always required

A growing number of English-taught degrees at Waseda, Sophia and Ritsumeikan need no JLPT at all - and our free language classes cover the rest.

A direct pipeline into Japanese industry

Toyota, Sony, Hitachi and Rakuten actively recruit international graduates from partner universities.

Extremely low crime, extremely high order

Japan's reputation for safety and cleanliness is consistently rated among the highest of any study destination.

MEXT scholarships, for those who qualify

For eligible students, the MEXT government scholarship can cover tuition, a monthly stipend and round-trip airfare - one option among several funding routes.

What's worth studying

Popular courses in Japan.

What our students are enrolling in most - your counsellor narrows this to your background and goals.

Mechanical & Robotics Engineering

Japan's signature strength, backed by our university partnerships.

Computer Science

Strong programs at Tokyo Tech, Kyoto and Osaka.

Business (MBA)

English-taught MBAs growing at Waseda and Keio.

Japanese Studies

Language-intensive, strong cultural immersion.

Architecture

Design-forward programs with hands-on studio work.

Electrical Engineering

Deep industry ties to Japan's tech manufacturers.

Environmental Science

Growing field tied to Japan's sustainability push.

International Relations

Popular at Sophia and Waseda for global affairs.

Materials Science

Strong research funding and lab access.

Biotechnology

Linked to Japan's pharma and life sciences sector.

Where you could study

Top universities in Japan.

Part of our 100+ partner university network - your counsellor builds the full shortlist around your grades and goals.

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Waseda University

Leading engineering & business · partner university

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Tokyo Institute of Technology

Japan's top science & technology school

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University of Tokyo

Japan's most prestigious, broad research strength

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Kyoto University

Leading research university, strong sciences

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Osaka University

Major national university, strong medicine & engineering

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Tohoku University

Historic, strong materials science & engineering

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Nagoya University

Strong sciences, several Nobel laureates

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Kyushu University

Leading national university in southern Japan

Budget it out

What studying in Japan actually costs.

Tokyo runs noticeably higher than Fukuoka, Sendai or Kyoto - regional cities can cut your living costs by a third.

Tuition, by level

MEXT scholarsFully funded
Bachelor's (self-pay)¥535,800/yr national avg.
Master's (self-pay)¥535,800–800,000/yr

Estimated living costs

Accommodation (dorm)¥30,000–60,000/month
Food & groceries¥30,000–40,000/month
Transport¥5,000–10,000/month
National health insurance~¥20,000/yr (30% covered cost)

What you’ll need

Admission & eligibility.

General requirements for Japan - your counsellor confirms the exact list for your target universities and course level.

  • Academic transcripts & certificates
  • Statement of Purpose / research plan (for research degrees)
  • Two academic references
  • Passport & financial evidence (self-funded routes)
  • MEXT application via Nepal embassy (scholarship route)

Language & entry tests

TestJLPT N2 or higher (Japanese-taught programs)
TestIELTS / TOEFL (English-taught programs)
TestEJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission, some universities)

Funding it

Scholarships for Japan.

Merit, need-based and government-funded options our students have actually won.

Full funding + stipend

MEXT Scholarship

Japan's flagship government scholarship - tuition, a monthly stipend and flights, for both research and degree-seeking students.

¥48,000/month stipend

JASSO Scholarship

Supplementary support for privately-funded international students, awarded through your university.

30–100% tuition

University-specific waivers

Many national universities waive part or all tuition for high-performing international applicants.

Working while and after

Career opportunities in Japan.

Part-time work

Up to 28 hours/week with a permitted part-time activity permit (standard for student visas).

Post-study work

Up to 1 year of post-study job-seeking status, extendable while actively job hunting with university support.

In-demand industries

Robotics & manufacturingAutomotive engineeringIT & softwareHospitality & tourism

Day to day

Student life in Japan.

Accommodation

University dorms are the cheapest and most common first-year option, from ¥30,000/month.

Getting around

Japan's rail network is famously punctual - a student rail pass makes even long commutes easy.

Safety

Japan consistently ranks among the world's lowest-crime countries - a major reassurance for families.

Culture & community

International student circles ("kokusai koryu") and university clubs are the easiest way to build a social life fast.

Still deciding

Questions about studying in Japan.

Yes - Diaspora Academy runs free Japanese language classes for our students, so you build the language base you need before you go, without paying for a separate language school.
Not necessarily - English-taught programs exist, and our free classes prepare you for daily life and Japanese-taught routes alike.
Yes, up to 28 hours/week with a part-time activity permit - standard for student visas.
No - Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka and Sendai all host strong universities at a noticeably lower cost of living.
Our Japan visa approval rate sits around 98% - among our most mature documentation processes.
Yes - for eligible students, the MEXT government scholarship covers tuition, a stipend and flights. It's competitive, but Nepali students place every year; it's one of several funding routes we help with.

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