Japan has more than 700 universities and every year there is always an increasing movement of international students. In fact, international students in Japan come from 170 countries around the world. This is certainly not surprising because Japan has high educational standards.
Dozens of universities are included in the top 200 universities worldwide. In addition, there are many study majors offered from various levels of education. Not only that, all schools in Japan are famous for not always focusing on academic achievement, but also developing human qualities. What’s more, Japan has a conducive living environment, as well as safe and secure infrastructure.
Are Hunters still hesitant to get an education in this cherry country? Let’s take a closer look at why so many want to study in Japan.
University with International Standards
Japan has the best universities in the world and five of them are ranked in the top 100 according to the 2022 QS World University Rankings. Japan also has a strong focus on education, the quality is indeed very high, because it is competitive, especially in terms of entrance examinations to tertiary institutions. Apart from the University of Tokyo, other universities that are also included in the category of the world’s best universities are Kyoto University, Osaka University, Keio University, Tokyo University of Technology, Hokkaido University, Nagoya University and Tsukuba University.
International Study Program
When viewed in terms of class dynamic conditions, the way lecturers teach, and the curriculum applied, the education system in Japan is not much different from that in Indonesia. However, research conducted in Japan is a graduation requirement. During the first three years, students are taught about theory which is then applied directly to the field of research. In general, the objects studied in S-1 continue until S-2 and even S-3. One of the factors in the more advanced system in Japan is the excellent research system and full support from universities and the government. The funds disbursed are also not completely economical, Japan is very total in terms of research.
Career Opportunity
After graduation, companies in Japan also provide opportunities for international students to do internships or pursue careers as part of their company. Some fields that provide many job vacancies are Engineering, IT, and Education. In addition, Japan has also strengthened its position in the global market by opening many branches in other countries. Therefore, there are many opportunities to live and work in other countries while working for a Japanese company. So it can be concluded that career prospects in Japan for international students are very promising.
Favorite College Majors in Japan
After knowing the reasons why Japan could be an option for studying, it’s time to find out what majors to study in Japan. This favorite major can be used as a reference if Hunters are interested in continuing their education in Sakura country.
1. Business and Management
The Department of Business and Management is very much in demand, almost all lines of industry definitely need these graduates to fill certain positions in their companies. The existence of globalization and technological developments, making business skills indispensable. There are many universities in Japan that offer this major, such as Kwansei Gakuin University, Nagoya University, Waseda University, Kyushu University, and Rikkyo University.
2. Animation
The next choice is the animation major which is popular among students. The reason is, Japan is famous throughout the world for its animation. Therefore, many universities in Japan open animation majors. For example, Japan Animation and Manga College, Tokyo University of Arts, Kyoto Seika University, Osaka University or Arts, or Yokohama University of Art and Design.
3. IT (Information and Technology)
Not a few students choose to major in IT because the technology in Japan is very superior. Universities in Japan that have IT majors are Teikyo University, Aoyama Gakuin University, Chukyo University, Hosei University, or Fukuoka University.
Scholarships in Japan
There are several fully funded scholarships that Hunters can try to take part in:
- Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Gakubu (S-1).
- Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Research (S-2 & S-3) Scholarship.
- LPDP Regular (S2 & S3).