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?
Studying at Japanese Universities
Instructors: Yujin Yaguchi
Sponsored by MAHE Manipal
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What you'll learn
Japanese university application, enrollment processes, and the different types of programs offered
Useful information and advice to start you on the path to studying in Japan
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There are 4 modules in this course
As an introduction, we will give you a brief overview of the education system in Japanese higher education, and talk about what makes Japan an interesting option for you. There is a variety of schools in Japan, all the way from Hokkaido, down to Okinawa in the South. Students at the University of Tokyo will share their thoughts on what attracted them to come to study in Japan.
What's included
8 videos2 readings3 assignments1 peer review2 discussion prompts
In this module, we will talk about the different types of programs and also overview of the application process. There are different types of programs available in Japan, and their application processes and requirements are not the same. To find a good program that suits you, you’ll actually have to conduct a research on programs offered by Japanese universities and share your findings with others.
What's included
10 videos2 readings1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
In this module, we will talk about various aspects of student life in Japan. Students at the University of Tokyo will share the experience of their first day in japan, how they settled in, and how they are enjoying campus life. You will have clearer image of how student life is like when you come to study in Japan.
What's included
12 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt
In this final module, let's listen to the students' talk on how academic life looks like at Japanese universities. They will give you some advices that would be useful to get ready before coming to Japan. Now it is your time to put your ideas all together into a concrete plan based on what you learned in this course.
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7 videos1 peer review1 discussion prompt
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Reviewed on Sep 16, 2017
Detailed and very helpful! This course really helped me gain insight on what to prepare to apply for Japanese universities and also Japanese culture and lifestyle!
Reviewed on Oct 9, 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 on Oct 15, 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.
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