With an ambitious target of hosting 400,000 international students by 2033, Japan is rapidly becoming a global center for higher education.
Thanks to strategic reforms and a strong commitment to academic excellence, the nation is well on its way to reaching this goal, with over 312,000 international students enrolled as of May 2024.
Japan has seen a 37% increase in international students since 2010, rising from 228,000 to more than 312,000 students currently. This stunning growth testifies to Japan’s commitment towards enhancing its education system and becoming a more open-armed host to students from across the world.
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A major factor in Japan’s rising appeal to students is its straightforward and clear student visa process. The government has made applying easier by offering more degree programs in English giving out more scholarships, and cutting down on paperwork.
Students from other countries who want to study in Japan need to get some key documents ready: a passport that’s still valid, a Certificate of Eligibility from their school, a filled-out visa application form proof they have enough money, their school records and certificates, and new passport-sized photos. All these are part of the easier application system Japan has set up over time.
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The perks continue even after you finish school. Japan also has some great job options for recent grads. You can ask for a Designated Activities visa letting you stay up to a year to look for work. Once you land a job, you might qualify for a work visa in special areas like engineering, IT, and global services—setting you up for a long career in Japan.
How well you speak the language matters too. While many jobs still need you to pass the JLPT N2 test more and more companies are hiring people who speak both English and Japanese. This change is creating new chances for students who want to study and work in Japan making it a attractive place to be.
