How to go to Japan for a PhD?

1. There are four ways to study in Japan:

a) Japan** (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Scholarship to Study Abroad: You can apply for 5 scholarship programs in China (see details, but the open recruitment is mainly for the purpose of pursuing doctoral degree "research students" programs.) Each year, 110 students from China are admitted to Japan for doctoral studies.

The enrollment target is those who have obtained a master's degree before coming to Japan, and the age limit is under 35 years old. The scholarship amount (for the 2013 academic year) is 10,000 yen (about 11,200 yuan) per month, tuition is free, and the scholarship is paid until the completion of the doctoral program (about 4 years, including the "graduate student" period).

b) Self-financed study abroad: Admission shall be handled according to the selection examination and other procedures designated by each educational institution. Chinese students who apply to Japanese universities or graduate schools can go through the relevant procedures after passing the selection examination in Japan or overseas.

You can also consider attending a language school in Japan first, strengthening your language skills, preparing for the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU), and applying for a school of your choice in Japan after 1-2 years.

c) Exchange Study: Chinese and Japanese universities cooperate to exchange students to study abroad. Generally, the credits earned in the exchange program can be converted into credits at the university in your home country. For more information about this type of study, please contact the school in your home country.

d) Short-term study abroad: Programs that do not aim to obtain a degree, but can learn the language or experience the local culture at educational institutions such as universities in Japan. Due to the short duration, working adults or domestic students can take advantage of the long vacation to participate. (See Q3-7 for details).

Q3-7 short-term study abroad can choose from the following 3 types of visas.

Short-term visa: This visa can be applied for if you are a resident of Japan and can act as a guarantor.

Please refer to the following for details of the application materials

Short-term visa, short-term business, etc.: You can apply for this visa if you can guarantee student status at a Japanese institution. However, in addition to the general application documents for a short-term business visa, you will also need to submit proof of affordability. Please refer to the following for details of the application materials

Visa with a status of residence of "Student": If you apply for a Certificate of Eligibility (status of residence is "Student") through a Japanese school, you can apply for a visa for the purpose of studying abroad for a period of 3 months. Please refer to the following for details of the application materials

The documents required for the above types of visa applications are different, please communicate with the Japanese university and choose the most suitable visa for you.

2. The main requirements and qualifications for studying abroad in the Graduate School are as follows:

Bachelor's degree (16 years) or equivalent and at least 22 years old.

Japanese language proficiency equivalent to Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 2 or higher.

Ability to pay for studying abroad.

There is no Japanese language proficiency requirement for international students enrolled in English-taught courses, but they may be required to submit proof of English proficiency such as TOEFL. In addition, most graduate schools that teach Japanese will require candidates to submit proof of English proficiency.

Please carefully read the admission brochure and notices of the schools you are applying for, prepare the required documents, and strictly adhere to the deadlines for submitting personal information.

This completely depends on personal needs, if you do it yourself, it is easy to make mistakes, and finding an intermediary will save time and effort, but the intermediary also has no worries. Students can go to the official website of the Study Abroad Supervision Center first.

After applying for study abroad supervision, the study abroad supervision center will supervise the study abroad agency throughout the process, so as to avoid some study abroad traps and avoid encountering black study abroad agents and refund disputes.

Applying for school (IELTS, average score) requirements, choosing an agent, choosing a major, you can input your GPA, language scores, majors and other information into this study abroad volunteer reference system, and the system will automatically match the cases of students in a similar situation to you from the database, and see which colleges and majors they have successfully applied for, so that you can see what level of colleges and majors you can apply for at your current level, and accurately position yourself.

Language requirements: National and public "graduate" path in Japanese.

N1, TOEFL.

80 or TOEIC 750, SGU Ph.D. teaches in English No Japanese language requirement, TOEFL 85 or IELTS.

Professional conditions: Liberal arts, business, science and engineering can be applied for, and it is recommended that doctoral applicants continue to study in the master's field or close, and it is difficult to apply across majors. A master's degree is required for doctoral applications in Japan, and you need to contact your professor and supervisor in advance when applying.

Application principle: It is not recommended to apply across majors, and sufficient time should be reserved for contacting supervisors. To apply for a doctorate, you need to provide a master's transcript, which must be prepared in both Chinese and English, and stamped with the official seal of the institution from which you graduated.

The personal statement should first choose a topic that suits your own conditions, which can show your personal style; Humor also needs to show sincerity, but it also needs to show Japanese culture.

Attraction to oneself. It is better to express your desire to become a Japanese university.

A good hope for a part. Language proficiency is one of the important factors to consider when applying for a doctoral degree in Japan. If you want to enter a prestigious university in Japan, it is best to offer IELTS and TOEFL, as well as Japanese language for studying in Japan.

Grades. Proof of financial resources is one of the key factors to study in Japan, and it is also the key to applying for a visa to study in Japan. Letters of recommendation: Three letters of recommendation from school teachers, it is best for the recommender to have a relatively large academic research, of course, it is best if there is an academic exchange with a Japanese university professor.

Writing an application for a Ph.D. in Japan is the key: we must first clarify the purpose and reason for studying abroad. Then write down how good your Japanese is.

After that, it's about the subjects you want to study and what you've achieved. Finally, it's about how to integrate into local life. About academic depictions.

Everyone should write down the scope of work in China and the university they hope to enter. If you are applying to a prestigious school in Japan, you will also need to write a study plan. The duration of doctoral programs in Japan is usually 3 years, but the duration of doctoral programs in medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine is usually 4 years.

Applicants for doctoral programs are limited to those with a master's degree, or recognition of academic equivalent.

One is that the language ability is up to standard; The second is outstanding scientific research ability, the third is that there are doctoral supervisors who are willing to accept your application, the fourth is that you have a certain economic foundation, and the fifth is to obtain a Japanese visa.

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If you want to go to Japan to study for a PhD, what are the conditions and what conditions are you, if you have enough learning ability, you can go to study, whether it is self-funded or public-funded, as long as you have money?

1. Master's transcripts are required to apply for a doctoral degree in Japan.

2. Have a letter of recommendation.

3. Curriculum vitae.

4. Language scores. Language proficiency is one of the important requirements for applying for doctoral students in Japan. If you want to get into a prestigious school in Japan, you'd better be able to provide IELTS, TOEFL, and Japanese scores for studying in Japan;

5. Proof of economy is one of the key factors for studying in Japan, and it is also the key to applying for a visa to study in Japan. Japan takes this very seriously and usually requires proof of deposit.

1. Requirements for applying to study in Japan:

Since most higher education institutions in Japan teach in Japanese, Japanese is a minor language.

There are the following ways to apply to study in Japan:

1. Japanese language ability after graduating from high school.

Those who have reached level 2 or higher can directly apply for the Japanese Great Auspicious Posture Study. However, since there are only a few Japanese private universities that directly enroll students in China, the range of options is narrow.

2. If you are unsatisfactory in the college entrance examination, have a solid foundation in mathematics and English, and have enough study abroad expenses, you can first go to a Japanese language education institution to study Japanese for half a year to two years and take the "Examination for Foreigners" in Japan, and then apply for a national university in Japan according to your own conditions.

Public and private universities.

3. College graduates or domestic universities.

Second- and third-year students who have reached the level of level 2 or higher in Japanese language proficiency can also choose to transfer to the third year of a Japanese university, but they must take the same test as the Japanese, and the competition is relatively fierce.

4. If you have the conditions to be admitted to a better university and ideal major in China, it is best to study in a domestic university first, and after graduation, you can consider studying in a Japanese pre-judgment graduate school. In general, it is necessary to study for one year in Japan before entering a graduate program in Japan, and then enter the regular graduate program.

5. Undergraduate students with a bachelor's degree can apply for graduate students in Japan. Undergraduate students who have not yet graduated can be issued a "Certificate of Enrollment" or "Pre-graduation Certificate" by the university they are currently studying.

2. Basic application process for studying in Japan:

Japan Education Network will take you to understand the conditions for studying in Japan Choose a school and start learning Japanese Prepare the application materials for studying in Japan Apply to a school The school issues an admission permit or certificate of qualification The application for a visa to study in Japan Preparation for studying in Japan before the trip.

The specific application process for studying in Japan is as follows:

1. Screening of Japanese schools.

2. Prepare application materials for studying in Japan:

Transcript of the last school of graduation.

Identity card. Photocopy and photocopy of household register.

Admission Application. **8 within 3 months.

A certificate of Japanese language study that details the content and duration of Japanese language learning.

Curriculum vitae. Final graduation school diploma.

Written statement of reasons for enrollment.

3. Mail the materials to the school.

4. School interview: pay the Japanese university examination fee and participate in the interview and written test on the specified date. When studying in Japan, the school generally organizes an interview to examine the student's Japanese language level, learning attitude, learning purpose and motivation, study plan, and the character of the student.

5. Obtain the admission notice: The school will issue an admission notice to those who pass the interview and written examination.

Conditions for studying in Japan for a doctorate:

Have a master's degree or be recognized as having the same or more academic qualifications;

Obtain a degree equivalent to a master's degree in a foreign country;

Ability to speak Japanese and English.

The research ability meets the standard of Japanese professors, and the research plan of the family is completely excellent.

Able to afford the cost of traveling during the period of studying in Japan for a doctorate.

The duration of doctoral programs in Japan is usually 3 years, but the duration of doctoral programs in medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine is usually 4 years. Applicants for doctoral programs are limited to those with a master's degree or who are recognized as having equivalent academic ability. There are two types of doctoral students in Japan, one is a program doctorate and the other is a ** doctorate.

Doctoral students should obtain more than 30 credits (including credits obtained in master's programs), and can obtain a doctoral degree by passing the examination and passing the ** examination. According to the relevant regulations of the university, those who have passed the doctoral examination and have the equivalent or above academic qualifications of those who have completed doctoral courses can also obtain a doctorate degree.

You can refer to the study abroad volunteer reference system, enter your basic personal information, such as major, school, GPA, Qifu University language scores, intended country, etc., and the system will automatically match the cases of students who are similar to yours to see which colleges and majors they have applied for. You can also filter according to your study abroad goals, see which backgrounds students have applied for your target universities and majors, and then compare your own situation and choose which school and major are suitable for you.

The cost of studying for a PhD in Japan ranges from 100,000 to 120,000 yen per month, about 1,200,000-150 yen a year, or about 60,000-80,000 yuan.

Cost of Studying for a PhD in Japan:

In Japan, the average annual fee for master's and doctoral programs ranges from 800,000 yen to 1,500,000 yen. You can pay no tuition fees for the next few years, so you can reduce your fees by about 30%. In addition, a certain level of Japanese language proficiency is required to study for a doctorate in Japan, and Japanese language education institutions charge between 400,000 and 1,000,000 yen a year, and junior college tuition fees range from 550,000 to 1,370,000 yen.

According to the data of the relevant departments of Japan, the average monthly study and research expenses of foreign students studying in Japan are 10,000 yen, transportation expenses 10,000 yen, meal expenses 10,000 yen, rent 30,000 yen, water, electricity and gas expenses 10,000 yen, insurance and medical expenses 10,000 yen, after-school hobby entertainment expenses 10,000 yen, miscellaneous expenses 10,000 yen, etc.

Conditions for studying abroad for a doctorate in Japan:

In general, those who have a master's degree and those who have been recognized as having an equivalent degree or higher and have more than 18 years of education can directly enter the three-year doctoral program.

However, since the undergraduate courses in medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine at Japanese universities are six years long, and there are no master's courses, you can apply for a doctoral program directly after graduating from university, but you must have at least 18 years of education, and if you do not complete the six-year course at the university, you will not be eligible to take the national (qualification) examination.

For those who have completed a master's degree (medical bachelor's degree) and have less than 18 years of education, they must study for one year at a graduate school, and then take the entrance examination for a four-year doctoral program.

Precautions for doctoral studies in Japan

Precautions: 1. Enrollment.

Under normal circumstances, Japan recognizes Chinese master's degrees, but doctoral admission requires an examination, and China does not have an examination location, so you can only go to Japan to take the examination. First of all, students need to try their best to obtain a visa to study in Japan. In fact, the usual practice in China is to contact a professor at a Japanese university first, then apply for graduate school, obtain a student visa, go to Japan, and take the entrance exam after half a year or a year.

2. Change your major.

When contacting a professor at a Japanese university, you should only change your major if you show that you have a good reason for being cautious and have a solid basic knowledge to convince them that you will be able to complete your studies, and if the professor accepts you.

3. Fees. If you study for a doctorate at a Japanese university, you will have a relatively good chance of getting a scholarship. If the university you study at is a good national university in Japan, you can basically get a scholarship.

In addition, international students in Japan can apply for tuition waiver, and the better the school, the fewer international students, and the more opportunities for tuition waiver.

4. Scholarship.

**The scholarship awarded is called the state fee. State-funded international students are free of tuition, and there are about 160,000 scholarships per month, and there are two round-trip air tickets every year. There are two ways to apply for the national grant, one is through a professor.

One is to apply through the China Study Abroad Committee. The latter option requires a master's degree.