Tuition fees in Japan vary quite a bit by region and destination university. So that you don’t make the wrong choice later, read the details of tuition fees in Japan that Schoters has summarized for you below!
Details of Tuition Fees in Japan
In advanced study programs, tuition fees in Japan are different for each category and type of university you will take. In Japan, the types of higher education institutions consist of public and private universities, Senmon Gakko or Professional Training College, Tandai or Junior College, and Kusen or College of Technology. The following details the cost of studying in Japan in more detail.
Tuition Fees in Japan: Universities
In the Japanese education system, you have to pay registration fees and tuition fees. The amount of tuition fees in Japan for initial registration will be slightly different if you choose a public or private university.
State University Registration/Year | 282,000 yen | IDR 30,000,000.00 |
Private University Registration/Year | ¥250,000 – 300,000 | IDR 27,000,000 – IDR 32,000,000 |
As for tuition fees or tuition fees, private universities usually set a different price for each course.
SPP State University/Year | 535,800 yen | IDR 57,000,000 |
Private University SPP/Year | ||
Technique | ¥1,230,000 | IDR 130,000,000 |
Economy | 920,000 yen | IDR 98,000,000 |
Art | ¥1,400,000 | IDR 150,000 |
But of course the prices above can change at any time according to world conditions.
Tuition Fees in Japan: Senmon Gakko
Senmon Gakko or Professional Training College can be your choice if you want to hone your skills and knowledge in a certain field. This study will focus a lot on training that you can apply in the real world.
Field of study | Registration | SPP | ||
Technology | 205,000 yen | IDR 22 million | ¥1,041,000 | IDR 110 million |
Nurse | 272,000 yen | IDR 29 million | ¥1,133,000 | IDR 120 million |
Agriculture | 180,000 yen | IDR 19 million | ¥1,025,000 | IDR 110 million |
Business | 120,000 yen | IDR 13 million | 935,000 yen | IDR 99 million |
Education | 153,000 yen | IDR 17 million | ¥1,030,000 | IDR 109 million |
Fashion | 184,000 yen | IDR 20 million | 915,000 yen | IDR 97 million |
Personal Care | ¥175,000 | IDR 19 million | ¥1,235,000 | IDR 131 million |
The Senmon Gakko program costs 2 to 4 years. The tuition fee in Japan for Senmon Gakko above still doesn’t include living expenses. The following is a link to an article on the cost of living in Japan (link to the article on the Cost of Living in Japan).
Tuition Fees in Japan: Mark
Tandai or Junior College is a 2-year college program. The fields of study provided are also more diverse than Senmon Gakko. The following is information for tuition fees in Japan for mark programs.
Field | Registration | SPP | ||
Literature | 243,000 yen | Ro 26 million | 864,000 yen | IDR 92 million |
Physical | 264,000 yen | IDR 28 million | 838,000 yen | IDR 89 million |
Child Care | 847,000 yen | IDR 90 million | 253,000 yen | IDR 27 million |
Law/Social Sciences | 246,000 yen | IDR 26 million | 858,000 yen | IDR 91 million |
Art | 268,000 yen | IDR 29 million | 1,080,000 yen | IDR 114 million |
Technique | 217,000 yen | IDR 23 million | 996,000 yen | IDR 106 million |
Science/Agriculture | 225,000 yen | IDR 24 million | 890,000 yen | IDR 94 million |
The following is the cost of studying in Kepang for Junior College that Schoters can summarize. You also still have to contact the institution you are aiming for for more updated information.
Tuition Fees in Japan: Kosen
College of Technology for state institutions usually requires a registration fee of ¥85,000 or Rp. 9 million with a total tuition fee of ¥234,600, around Rp. 25 million.
Full Funded Scholarships for Tuition Fees in Japan
Study fees in Japan are not cheap, but don’t be discouraged just yet because you can still pursue some of the scholarships below to support your college years.
- LPDP from Indonesia.
- Masters and Doctoral Scholarships from the Japanese government (MEXT).
- JASSO Scholarship.
- Asian Development Scholarship from Bank-Japan.
- Monbukagakusho Scholarship for outstanding students.
- Japanese Grant Assistance for International Students.
- WCO Scholarship for Human Resource Development – Masters Degree at Aoyama Gakuin University in Tokyo, Japan.
- Global Science ENgineering Program (GSEP) – Tokyo Institute of Technology.
- Honjo International for Postgraduate.
- Ajinomoto Scholarship.
- Meiji University Scholarship
- And so forth.
Apart from the scholarships and tuition fee information above, preparing files and applications also requires deeper research . If you find it difficult to prepare it yourself, Schoters can help you with an interesting program in the link below!