The University of Tokyo
Studying at Japanese Universities
The University of Tokyo

Studying at Japanese Universities

Taught in English

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Yujin Yaguchi
Yuko Itatsu

Instructors: Yujin Yaguchi

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Beginner level
No prior experience required
11 hours to complete
3 weeks at 3 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn

  • Japanese university application, enrollment processes, and the different types of programs offered

  • Useful information and advice to start you on the path to studying in Japan

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There are 4 modules in this course

As an introduction, we will give you a brief overview of the education system in Japanese higher education, and talk about what makes Japan an interesting option for you. There is a variety of schools in Japan, all the way from Hokkaido, down to Okinawa in the South. Students at the University of Tokyo will share their thoughts on what attracted them to come to study in Japan.

What's included

8 videos2 readings3 quizzes1 peer review2 discussion prompts

In this module, we will talk about the different types of programs and also overview of the application process. There are different types of programs available in Japan, and their application processes and requirements are not the same. To find a good program that suits you, you’ll actually have to conduct a research on programs offered by Japanese universities and share your findings with others.

What's included

10 videos2 readings1 quiz1 peer review1 discussion prompt

In this module, we will talk about various aspects of student life in Japan. Students at the University of Tokyo will share the experience of their first day in japan, how they settled in, and how they are enjoying campus life. You will have clearer image of how student life is like when you come to study in Japan.

What's included

12 videos1 reading1 quiz1 discussion prompt

In this final module, let's listen to the students' talk on how academic life looks like at Japanese universities. They will give you some advices that would be useful to get ready before coming to Japan. Now it is your time to put your ideas all together into a concrete plan based on what you learned in this course.

What's included

7 videos1 peer review1 discussion prompt

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Yujin Yaguchi
The University of Tokyo
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