Along with the high quality of the education provided at a relatively lower tuition fee, students experience a very safe and clean environment here. The steps to secure a study opportunity here, mainly for PhD and Masters courses, begin with April enrollment. The student is then required to sit for an entrance test and an interview, where interviewers are allotted according to the field of study. One must also find a supervisor, which can be done online using websites like https://cir.nii.ac.jp/ and https://researchmap.jp/lang=en. One can find researchers and their interests and connect with them.
Students can also avail of the MEXT scholarship, provided by The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. It promotes educational research and strengthens mutual understanding. Under research, two types of programs exist, i.e. Embassy recommended, and University recommended. At least a 70% academic score is a prerequisite for applying for the MEXT scholarship. After applying, written tests and interviews are taken to screen the applicants. The written exam is held in Japanese and English language. For interviews, students must present their motivation and willingness to travel to Japan. They should have a clear plan for their tenure in Japan and do good research before appearing for the interview.
After the interview, candidates are supposed to contact universities and their supervisors. They can also, at most, contact two universities at a time. The students usually travel to Japan between the months of April and September.
