Want to Study Japan! It’s The Comparison of Tuition Fees

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.

  1. LPDP from Indonesia.
  2. Masters and Doctoral Scholarships from the Japanese government (MEXT).
  3. JASSO Scholarship.
  4. Asian Development Scholarship from Bank-Japan.
  5. Monbukagakusho Scholarship for outstanding students.
  6. Japanese Grant Assistance for International Students.
  7. WCO Scholarship for Human Resource Development – Masters Degree at Aoyama Gakuin University in Tokyo, Japan.
  8. Global Science ENgineering Program (GSEP) – Tokyo Institute of Technology.
  9. Honjo International for Postgraduate.
  10. Ajinomoto Scholarship.
  11. Meiji University Scholarship
  12. 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!