As college tuition continues to rise in the US, more families are exploring options abroad — Canada, the UK, and increasingly, Japan. What many don’t realize is that a growing number of Japanese universities now offer English-taught degree programs that require no Japanese proficiency at all.
you may not be regarded as an international applicant if you have a Japanese passport based on your family registry (Koseki) in Japan.
Knowing what you want from a college experience in advance is crucial in a college search.
“senmon gakko,” cannot easily be distinguished from 2- or 4-year colleges. They offer vocation-oriented education and training such as animation and hospitality.
Learning Japanese before going to Japan is a great idea. Even if you have no problem on campus, you need some language skills to be successful in the larger community. After all, your job opportunity can hinge on your fluency in Japanese.
Yes, you, an American high school student, can be accepted into colleges in Japan without going through the infamous entrance examination “hell.”