Study in Japan,
with a home waiting for you.
From choosing a school and preparing your application to finding an apartment before you arrive
Choose the right route
Japanese language school
Build your Japanese and prepare to move on to a university, graduate school or vocational school.
University
Complete a bachelor’s degree in Japan after high school, with further study or work in mind.
Graduate school
Apply for master’s or doctoral programs, or join as a research student.
Vocational school
Learn practical skills such as IT, design, animation, business, hospitality or caregiving.
Exam preparation
Prepare for the JLPT, EJU and university entrance exams and interviews.
Career planning
If you want to work in Japan after graduating, plan your major and career path early.
From first chat to arrival
We recommend starting 6 to 12 months before you plan to come to Japan.
- ConsultationWe ask about your age, education, graduation date, Japanese level, budget and goals.
- Choose a planLanguage school, university, graduate school or vocational school.
- Choose a schoolBased on your major, area, tuition and personal goals.
- Prepare documentsEducation, Japanese ability, sponsor and financial documents.
- ApplySubmit your application and attend any screening or interview.
- Certificate of Eligibility (COE)The school applies to Immigration for your student status.
- Student visaAfter the COE is issued, apply for your visa at a Japanese embassy or consulate.
- Find an apartmentWe search for homes that accept overseas applications, near your school and within budget.
- Get ready to flyFlights, entry documents, luggage and your new address.
- Arrive in JapanRegister your address and set up insurance, phone and bank account.
Your apartment can be ready before you land.
As a real estate agency, we help students find a home while still overseas. We introduce apartments that accept overseas applications and handle screening using your passport, admission documents and COE.
What to do after you arrive
- Residence card
- Check your status of residence and period of stay.
- Move in
- Complete move-in for your apartment or dormitory.
- Address
- Register your address at the city or ward office.
- Health insurance
- Join National Health Insurance as required.
- My Number
- My Number procedures follow your resident registration.
- Phone
- Get a SIM, phone number and home internet.
- Bank account
- Open an account according to each bank’s conditions.
- Utilities
- Make sure electricity, gas and water are connected.
- Part-time work
- Student status does not allow work by itself. You need Permission to Engage in Activity other than that Permitted (generally up to 28 hours a week during term).
- National Pension
- If you are 20 or older, check the Special Payment System for Students.
This page gives general information. For admission, status of residence, visas and government procedures, always check the latest guidance from your school, the Immigration Services Agency, Japanese embassies and local offices.
Not sure which route fits you?
Tell us your age, education, graduation date, Japanese level, when you want to come and your budget. We support you in English, Chinese and Japanese.