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Japan

Ancient temples, neon cities, and cutting-edge tech

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🇯🇵Japan

Japan

Ancient temples, neon cities, and cutting-edge tech

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At a glance

Japan, by the numbers

Tokyo — top 2 of the World's Best Student Cities, two years running

QS Best Student Cities 2026 & 2027

336,708

international students — an all-time record, +20.6% in one year

JASSO, May 2024

#10

Most peaceful countries in the world

Global Peace Index 2026

#39

The University of Tokyo

QS World University Rankings 2027

Field notes

Over 4 million vending machines — the densest network on Earth, roughly one per 30 people
Tokyo holds more Michelin stars than Paris

Highlights

Why Japan

Japan offers a rare blend of ancient tradition and cutting-edge innovation, all wrapped in one of the safest, most efficient societies on earth. With world-renowned universities, generous scholarships for international students, and a quality of life that is hard to match, studying here is an investment in both your career and your perspective.

🏆 Global leader in tech, robotics & design

Where tradition meets tomorrow

Study robotics by day, wander 1,000-year-old temples by night.

A global leader in tech & design

Learn inside the country that invents what's next.

Programs

Programs in Japan

Summer

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Tokyo Summer Intensive

Waseda University

An intensive summer in Tokyo — coming soon.

$3,8002 months

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Budget planning

Cost of living in Japan

Typical monthly costs for an international student.

Total$755 - $1,725/mo

*Prices are estimates based on available sources and may vary by location, lifestyle, and availability.

Dive deeper

Detailed breakdowns, housing, and money-saving tips for students.

Japan Student Visa Guide Cost of Living in Tokyo Scholarships for Japan Language Schools in Japan

Visa Information

Visa at a Glance

College Student Visa· 6-8 weeks

Visa type

Visa-free entry (Temporary Visitor) for eligible nationalities

Processing time: On arrival
Work rights: 28 hrs/week in term (permit required)
8 hrs/day in long vacations
Funds needed: ≈ ¥1.5M / ~$10,000 (6-month language) to ¥2.0–2.5M / ~$13,500–17,000 (1 year); Bank balance certificate + sponsor income proof + source-of-funds explanation. Thresholds vary by school and program length.