Which language you will study in in Japan
Language decides more than it looks like it does: it sets which programmes are open to you at all, and what they cost. Here is what you will be asked for and how we prepare you.
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What matters about language in Japan
Language: the factor that decides whether your plan is realistic
English-taught programmes exist in Japan but remain a minority, concentrated in specific initiatives at leading universities. The mainstream route is Japanese-medium study via the EJU examination, run by JASSO twice a year in June and November.
The scale of EJU tells the story: in FY2024 its results were used by 494 of 983 universities, including roughly three quarters of national and public institutions. Without Japanese, in other words, the field narrows sharply.
One further note: requirements for evidencing Japanese proficiency for student status have been tightening. We do not state specific wording or dates here, as this must be confirmed directly with Japan's Immigration Services Agency before applying.
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