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Japan

Explore science, technology and much more, with a clear plan for Japanese study, entry and scholarship support.

Plan my studies with UGOFor students in Uzbekistan. For the families beside them.

Start with
the essentials.

Your school certificate, subjects and study language shape your next step.

Length of study

Usually 4 years; selected professional degrees take 6. Preparation may add a year.

After Grade 11 in Uzbekistan

Preparatory course usually needed

Japanese universities require 12 years of schooling. With 11 years, plan a MEXT-designated preparatory course; MEXT grantees normally start with a preparatory year.

Tests to plan for

EJU, JLPT or English tests

Japanese-taught degrees commonly use the EJU and JLPT. English-taught degrees ask for TOEFL or IELTS; some universities add interviews.

Can I study in English?

Mostly Japanese, with some complete degrees available in English.

More about qualifications and tests

Japanese universities require 12 years of schooling. Study in Japan says students from shorter school systems must first complete a MEXT-designated university preparatory course.

Japanese-taught degrees commonly use the EJU and JLPT. English-taught degrees usually ask for TOEFL or IELTS; check each university's guidelines.

MEXT grantees normally spend a year studying Japanese and other subjects, then sit the entrance examination of their placed university.

Know the costs.
Plan with confidence.

Headline estimates are in USD, before scholarships. Tuition is shown per year; living costs per month.

Tuition / year

$5,200–8,300

First-year fees, national to private; private medicine about $24,200

Living / month

$670–770

JASSO 2023 average; Tokyo rent puts you at the top

What these figures include

Converted Study in Japan figures: about ¥820,000 in first-year fees at national and ¥1,300,000 at private universities, including admission fees. Private medicine is about ¥3,800,000.

Living cost is the JASSO 2023 average of ¥105,000 a month. Average rent is ¥41,000 nationally and ¥57,000 in Tokyo; preparatory-course fees are extra.

USD conversion basis: 23 October 2026. Your university will normally charge in yen.

Working while studying

Can I work as a student?

Up to 28 hours / week

You need immigration permission before working. Up to 8 hours a day is allowed in long school holidays. Work must not affect your studies, and adult entertainment businesses are excluded.

Check the official work rules

Roles to look for

  • Restaurants and cafés
  • Retail and sales
  • Teaching or research assistant

Restaurant and sales jobs are the most common among international students. Study in Japan reports an average of about ¥1,300 an hour.

A job can help with everyday spending, but vacancies and earnings are not guaranteed. Plan your tuition and essential living costs without relying on future work.

Scholarships.
What can they cover?

Look for university awards that reduce tuition. Compare what your family would still pay for both study and living expenses.

Full government scholarship

Examples to explore, not guaranteed awards. Admission and scholarship applications can have different deadlines.

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MEXT · Undergraduate scholarship

What it offers

Tuition waived, ¥117,000 (about $750) monthly, economy airfare and a one-year preparatory course.

Born on or after 2 April 2002; embassy exams and interview. Check the current call.

Japanese embassy recommendation
Requirements & how to apply

What you usually need

  • Born on or after 2 April 2002, with secondary school completed by March 2027.
  • Willingness to learn Japanese and to study at university in Japanese.
  • Passing the embassy's written examinations and interview.

Your application steps

  1. Watch for the call from the Embassy of Japan in Uzbekistan and prepare documents early.
  2. Sit written exams in Japanese, English and mathematics, plus sciences for science fields.
  3. Attend the interview. MEXT announces final results from February before an April arrival.
Official requirements & application
More funding details

MEXT · Undergraduate scholarship: five years including preparatory study, ¥117,000 a month and tuition waived. Check the Embassy of Japan in Uzbekistan for the current call.

Check eligibility for Uzbek citizens, the next application round, the grades needed to keep the award and whether housing is covered. Budget for the amount your family still needs to pay.

See official funding links
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What would you
like to study?

Japan combines advanced science and technology with a wide range of university subjects. Compare specialist study and language pathways across institutions.

Mechanical engineering

Machines, robotics and manufacturing. Compare laboratory work and links with industry.

Information engineering

Programming, networks and data. Compare AI, systems and software pathways.

Electrical & electronic engineering

Circuits, devices and energy systems. Check maths and physics entrance subjects.

Economics

Markets, policy and data analysis. Check whether teaching is in Japanese or English.

Business & management

Strategy, marketing and organisations. Compare internships and Japanese business-language support.

Biology & life sciences

Cells, genetics and ecosystems. A science degree is different from a medical qualification.

Chemistry & materials

Molecules, materials and laboratory research. Check required science subjects for entry.

Japanese studies

Language, culture and society. Useful if you plan to build a career in Japan.

Before you chooseMost degrees are taught in Japanese. Check the teaching language, entrance exam subjects and whether an English-taught track exists.

Universities to explore

QS World University Rankings 2027

Overall university rankings, not subject rankings. “=” means a shared rank; a range is a ranking band. Compare course content, language and entry requirements too.

These are examples to research, not UGO partners or guaranteed admission or funding.

A little preparation.
A clearer plan.

Bring your school results, subject interests and a family budget to your consultation.

Choose your intake

Most degrees start in April; some universities also admit in September or October. MEXT calls usually open in spring, a year before arrival.

Prepare your documents

Start with your passport, school certificate and transcripts. Check the university's rules for translations, EJU or JLPT results, English scores and recommendations.

Agree a realistic budget

Ask for first-year fees, preparatory-course costs, housing options and scholarship conditions before you commit.

Official sources & detailed guidanceAdmission, funding, student work and university rankings

Planning guidance reviewed 25 October 2026; costs, funding, student work and rankings checked on 25 October 2026. Confirm current requirements and fees for your intake with the institution.

Study in Japan · 12-year rule and preparatory coursesStudy in Japan · Universities and entry testsStudy in Japan · Academic feesStudy in Japan · Living costsStudy in Japan · Part-time workStudy in Japan · MEXT scholarshipsMEXT · 2027 undergraduate guidelinesQS World University Rankings 2027The University of Tokyo · QS ranking & profileKyoto University · QS ranking & profileThe University of Osaka · QS ranking & profileECB · USD conversion basis, 23 October 2026