2 Summarize the education situation in Japan
(1) The central education administration in Japan is the Ministry of Education. The current basic educational system is 6-3-3-4, that is, 6 years in primary school, 3 years in junior high school, 3 years in senior high school and 4 years in college. Higher education in Japan is based on 12 years of primary education (6 years in primary school) and secondary education (3 years in junior high school and 3 years in senior high school).
② The teaching language of Japanese universities is Japanese.
(3) Japan's institutions of higher learning are divided into four categories: universities, short-term universities, specialized schools and colleges that teach specialized courses, and three types: national, public and private. The first three types of schools all recruit high school graduates.
(4) The opening date of Japanese universities differs from that of China by half a year. Usually the school starts in April every year and ends in March of the following year. Generally, the two-semester system is adopted, with the prophase (last semester) from April to September and the anaphase (next semester) from June10 to March of the following year. However, there are also universities that offer courses all year round. Holidays in Japanese schools are generally three times a year: summer vacation from July to late August, winter vacation from late February to1early October, and spring vacation from late February to early April. Students who want to study for a bachelor's degree generally require admission in April. Postgraduates (that is, college students) are generally required to enroll in April, but some schools can also enroll every semester.
⑤ Foreign students studying in undergraduate, short-term universities and junior colleges must complete 12 years of school education in their own countries; Applicants for the master's program must have completed 16 school education and have a bachelor's degree; Applicants for doctoral programs must first obtain a master's degree. Moreover, applicants must have sufficient funds to pay for various expenses, and also require good Japanese listening, speaking, reading and writing skills to adapt to life in Japan.
What's the difference between Japanese schools and other disciplines in universities?
Because of language restrictions, students studying in Japan basically need to receive Japanese education in Japan for six months to two years before they can be admitted to universities and other educational institutions for further study. Generally speaking, Japanese education institutions can be selected: "Japanese schools" recognized by the Japan Language Education Promotion Association (about 250) and "foreign students' courses" offered by private universities (about 40). There are many differences between the two. Japanese schools refer to Japanese educational institutions recognized by Japan Education Promotion Association, including all kinds of schools. Japanese schools are usually half-day, and the longest study time in the morning or afternoon is 2 years. Student visas in Japanese schools are for going to school. The visa is valid for 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, etc. According to the situation of the school, the admission time is in April and 10 every year. University subjects refer to the institutions that most private universities and short-term universities aim at Japanese education for students who wish to enter our school. Other subjects are taught full-time, and the schedule is very tight. The start and holiday times are exactly the same as those of universities. Students in other subjects are international students and can enjoy the treatment of international students. The validity period of the visa is 1 year, and the admission time is April every year. If conditions permit, it is best to apply for other subjects directly for international students. However, it is more difficult for foreign students in Japanese universities to apply for other subjects than Japanese schools. On the one hand, the number of "foreign students' majors" offered by private universities in Japan is small, with only about 40 in Japan. On the other hand, it has many advantages compared with Japanese schools. Generally, universities or short-term universities with foreign students in other disciplines also have a system of recommending admission, and there is no need to take the general entrance examination. Students from other disciplines can not only use the facilities of the university at will, but also introduce their jobs and dormitories more conveniently and subsidize medical expenses, so the competition for applying for other disciplines is more intense. In addition, other subjects generally require a certain Japanese foundation, such as Japanese level 3, so it is much more difficult for international students in other subjects to apply.
What is the difference between "university" and "short university" or "junior college"?
"University", "short university" and "junior college" are all higher education institutions with high school graduation as their entrance conditions, but their study years, degrees or qualifications obtained, teaching contents and personnel training purposes are different. In the "university", except for medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine and other disciplines, it is a four-year system, and you can get a bachelor's degree after graduation, which is equivalent to a domestic undergraduate course. "Short-term university" is a two-year course, and you can get an "associate degree". Mainly in home economics, humanities, education and social studies. "College" is mainly for 2 years and can be awarded the title of "major". Specialized schools carry out vocational education and teach skills, knowledge and skills needed in real life. This is similar to our college. Generally speaking, "universities" focus on learning knowledge, while colleges focus on learning skills. From this feature, the short and the big are somewhere in between.
What's the difference between "graduate students" and "college students"?
Graduate students are different from "graduate students" in Chinese. It means that the audited entity studies on the basis of its own research topic in graduate schools and universities, and does not grant degrees. China's "graduate students" are equivalent to Japanese "monks and doctoral students". College students refer to graduate students whose purpose is to obtain degrees. Generally, it is divided into two-year master's courses (doctoral preparatory courses) and three-year doctoral courses (postdoctoral courses). In recent years, more and more international students want to be "graduate students" because the study time of graduate students can be used as the preparation time for entering the university. (Note: "Postgraduate" refers to the audited entity, and "University student" refers to the postgraduate who is studying for a master's degree or doctoral degree)
Study abroad time
1 Japanese school hours
Japanese schools enroll students four times a year, starting in April, July, 65438+ 10 and 65438+ 10 respectively. The enrollment time, conditions and methods of each school are different, but most of them start enrolling students six months earlier than the start of school. The first phase of school started in April has the largest number of applicants, in addition to 10, July and 1. Most schools concentrate on enrolling students in April and 10, and some schools enroll students in July and 10. But overall, not many.
2 study time in special schools
The junior college only started the first phase of enrollment in April, which is characterized by a long enrollment cycle. Most students who study in specialized schools go to Japanese schools to study Japanese first. However, if you meet the admission requirements, you can also enter a special school directly. However, not all colleges can accept international students, and they need to be confirmed when applying.
3 University study time
General universities only enroll international students who start school in April, and a few schools enroll students who start school in September or 10. In addition, some schools admit students who entered school in April several times. Most schools choose students according to the results of Japanese study abroad examination, written examination and interview provided by our school. Students must take the entrance examination in Japan. However, some schools have special entrance examinations in China, or directly enter Japanese universities by reviewing personal data. The time for university registration and examination is: private universities that start in April start from the autumn of the previous year to1~ February of the enrollment year; The national and public universities that started in April are from the end of the previous year to February-March of the enrollment year. The enrollment time, conditions and methods of each school are different, and everyone needs to be prepared in advance. Under normal circumstances, you should study in a Japanese school or university first, and collect information to prepare for the exam while learning Japanese.
4 Graduate school study time
Universities (graduate schools) enroll master students and doctoral students, and generally only enroll the first semester in April. There are also a few schools that enroll students in September or 10, and some schools have other school hours. Most schools hold entrance exams in their own schools, so students must come to Japan to take the exams. However, there are also some schools that only select according to personal data, and those who pass the selection can directly enter the graduate school. As for the registration and examination time of graduate schools, the starting time in April is from the autumn of the previous year to March of the enrollment year. Different universities and majors have different schedules.
What qualifications or conditions do you need to study in a Japanese school?
Above senior high school (12), the Japanese level should reach the level equivalent to the Japanese proficiency test Band 4 or above. In addition, we must be able to pay for studying abroad, have a firm willingness to study abroad and have a clear purpose of studying abroad.
What qualifications or conditions do you need to attend a junior college?
Above senior high school (12), with the second-level qualification certificate of Japanese proficiency test, able to pay for studying abroad, determined to study abroad and clear purpose.
What qualifications or conditions do you need to study in a university?
Senior high school (12) or above, Japanese proficiency is equivalent to the Japanese proficiency test level 2 or above, able to pay for studying abroad, determined to study abroad and with a clear purpose.
What qualifications or conditions do you need for graduate study?
Bachelor degree (16) or equivalent, Japanese proficiency is equivalent to Japanese proficiency test 1, able to pay for studying abroad, determined to study abroad and clear purpose. The requirement that foreign students majoring in English teaching cannot speak Japanese.
visa application
1 the difference between a school visa and a study visa.
Most Japanese schools have study visas, and some Japanese schools and universities, undergraduate, short-term universities, junior colleges and graduate schools have study visas. "Graduate students" are divided into two types according to their majors: study visa and study visa. The main difference between studying abroad visa and studying abroad visa lies in the validity period, whether there are student discounts and whether there are medical insurance preferential policies.
Stay qualification
valid period
Student discount
Preferential policies of medical insurance
School visa
go to school
half a year
not have
not have
Student visa
study abroad
Over a year
have
have
Study abroad school
Please make flexible use of the Internet, study abroad magazines, study abroad materials, friends' introductions, returned overseas students and other information, intermediaries, study abroad consultation and so on to find a school that suits you. To choose a school suitable for your own situation, you should first consult the list of schools and the introduction of each school, and then choose your own purpose and ability according to your desired research field on the basis of understanding the matters needing attention in enrollment.
Please pay attention to the following questions: (1) school curriculum and research content; (2) the research facilities of the school; (3) school scholarships and grants; (four) the amount of tuition and other necessary funds; (5) dormitory conditions; (6) entrance examination; (7) Whether there is a Japanese study plan; (8) Whether there is a study plan specifically for international students; (9) the environment of the location. Which of these conditions needs priority varies from person to person. It is necessary to comprehensively determine the chosen school in terms of future career, chosen life path and economic conditions. There is a problem to pay attention to, because according to the results of the senior high school entrance examination, you may not get into the school you want to go to, so it is better to take more exams.
Study intermediary
The list of accredited intermediaries can be found on the website of the Ministry of Education of China. As for whether it is credible, you need to judge for yourself. Pay attention to the intermediary who charges too much and the procedures are too simple. Please sign a written contract with the intermediary after confirming whether the contents of the contract are reasonable.
Study abroad expenses, scholarships, work-study programs
1 What is the approximate cost of studying abroad? How much is the tuition? How much is the living expenses?
Tuition fees in public, public and private schools are different. Tuition fees in private schools also vary according to different schools and majors or whether tuition fees are reduced or not. The cost of living varies from region to region, from housing to personal living standards. The national average annual living expenses is about 6,543,800+0,000 yen, but this is only the cost of a very frugal life. In Japan, it usually takes one year to go to a language school. The tuition fee is 700,000-800,000 yen a year, and the living expenses are more. Then enter the university. The four-year tuition fee for national universities is not less than 2.5 million yen, the private universities are not less than 4 million yen, and the five-year fee reaches 8 million yen. Even after deducting part-time income, it will not be less than 5 million yen, that is, 350,000 RMB. On average, it is generally concentrated at about 6.5438+0 million yuan per month.
The approximate amount of tuition fees for Japanese schools, university preparatory courses, undergraduate departments, graduate schools and junior colleges. (excluding the examination fee, rounded within 1 10,000 yen)
school
tuition
Admission fee (one sexual intercourse)
Japanese schools
600,000 ~ 800,000 yen/year
Other university subjects
500,000 ~ 700,000 yen/year
University departments (state and public)
500,000 ~ 530,000 yen/year
280,000 yen
University department (private)
800 thousand yen/year ~
Three hundred thousand yen
Graduate school (national, public)
500,000 ~ 530,000 yen/year
280,000 yen
Graduate school (private liberal arts)
600 thousand yen/year ~
200,000 to 300,000 yen
Graduate school (private science)
1million yen/year ~
200,000 to 300,000 yen
Major schools
900 thousand yen/year ~
200,000 to 300,000 yen
* The above amounts are only estimates.
Can international students work and study? Are there any restrictions?
You can apply to the Immigration Bureau of the Ministry of Justice for a "license for extra-qualification activities", and if approved, you can carry out legal work-study programs. In addition, this application needs to be submitted to the school for permission.
Time regulation of work-study program
① University, junior college and junior college students with study visa shall not exceed 28 hours per week, and classes shall be suspended for 8 hours during the long vacation; (2) Auditory students with study visa should not exceed 14 hours per week, and classes will be suspended for 8 hours during the long vacation; (3) Students holding study visas should not exceed 4 hours a day.
Please introduce the scholarship?
There are scholarships from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of the Japanese government, scholarships for foreign students at their own expense, scholarships for local governments, scholarships for non-governmental organizations, scholarships for schools, and tuition reduction and exemption. Ministry of education, culture, sports and scholarships. The amount of this fund is enough to solve the tuition and living expenses of international students. In addition, there are other allowances. So once you get this scholarship, you will be like a "Chinese student" in Japan. In addition to the monthly living expenses of178,500 yen, the scholarship also includes a room allowance of12,000 yen and a one-time payment of 50,000 yen as a gift subsidy. In addition, there are 40 thousand yen of travel expenses and tuition fees paid by the Ministry of Education. After returning home, the return transportation fee is also provided by the Ministry of Education. Scholarships in Japan are mainly awarded to undergraduates and graduate students, and students from junior colleges, short-term universities and Japanese schools have almost no chance to get scholarships. However, some specialized schools and short-term universities also provide awards and grants for students in their schools to apply for. Most scholarships in Japan are based on "living in Japan", so you can apply for qualified scholarships after studying in Japan.
Now I would like to introduce some scholarships and grants that can be accepted by international students from China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan for your choice. The application condition must be an international student living in the area. Aichi Overseas Students' Association, Akita Foreign Students' Association, Ishikawa Prefecture's self-funded student bonus system, Osaka City's self-funded student scholarship, Osaka Prefecture's self-funded student scholarship, Kagoshima City's foreign student book coupons and bus tickets, Kawasaki City's foreign student aid, Kobe City International Exchange Association, Shizuoka Prefecture's foreign student payment, Sendai City's foreign student bus ticket, Tokyo Taitung District's foreign student fund payment, Chiba International Student Award, Tsukuba International Student Aid, Toyama International Student Aid.
When applying for the above scholarships, the following supporting materials are generally required: the prescribed application form
Attendance certificate
Certificate of academic achievement
Letters of recommendation from principals and teachers.
Epidemic-free certificate
Japanese exam
1 Please tell us about the various exams to take when applying for Japanese universities?
(1) University
Approved by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, the examination system for studying abroad in Japan began to change in 2002, unifying the examination mode that had been implemented for many years in the past into a new examination method, which is called "Examination for Studying Abroad in Japan". The exam is held twice a year in June and June 165438+ 10, and it is held in Japan and about 10 overseas cities with Asia as the center. The examination subjects are: liberal arts including Japanese, comprehensive subjects and mathematics; Science includes Japanese, science and mathematics. Topic languages are divided into Japanese and English. Candidates are required to choose the exam according to the subjects and languages stipulated by Japanese universities. Some domestic newspapers have described the "Japanese study abroad test" as "Japanese study abroad test", that is, "Japanese TOEFL test", which is inaccurate.
It is understood that China still does not hold the "Japanese Study Abroad Examination". However, since 1993, the Japanese proficiency test in China was often held in Beijing and other cities 18 in February this year. The registration time is at the beginning of September each year (the specific date is consulted at the test center).
(2) University (postgraduate)
① Regular courses (master's degree, doctor's degree)
Some universities only review on the basis of written materials. Generally speaking, however, you need to take the entrance examination after you arrive in Japan. The college entrance examination generally includes written materials review, small papers, oral questions and answers according to the subjects to be studied, and some colleges also conduct written tests in Japanese, professional subjects and English.
The entrance examination time of each university is different, but most of them arrive in August 10. In addition, major liberal arts departments also held entrance examinations from February to March.
② Postgraduates
Many universities only accept students on the basis of written materials. Whether it is a regular course or a research-oriented student, it is generally necessary to find a good professor in advance and obtain the admission permission of the professor. Please contact and ask the office of the relevant university about the application.
(3) specialized schools
The entrance examination for specialized schools is conducted from written material examination, interview, Japanese examination, subject examination, composition, practical technical examination and adaptability test. The focus of the exam is to understand the students' Japanese ability and whether they have the desire to learn.
The above is the introduction of applying for various exams in Japanese universities. You can choose the exam that suits you according to your education and hope.
How many parts is the Japanese proficiency test divided into? What are the exams?
The Japanese proficiency test is divided into four grades, which are introduced as follows.
★ Level 1:
1.45 minutes of written vocabulary accounts for 100.
2. Listening for 45 minutes is 100.
3.90 minutes to read grammar is 200 points.
Total 180 minutes ***400 points.
Ability requirements: Candidates are required to study Japanese for about 900 hours, master advanced Japanese grammar, have about 2,000 Chinese characters and a vocabulary of 10000 words, which can meet the needs of social communication, university study and basic research.
★ Level 2:
1.35 minutes of written vocabulary accounts for 100.
2. Listening for 40 minutes is 100.
3. Reading grammar for 70 minutes is 200 points.
Total 145 minutes ***400 points.
Ability requirements: Candidates are required to study Japanese for about 600 hours, complete intermediate Japanese courses, master advanced grammar, Chinese characters 1000 words, vocabulary of about 6,000 words, and average listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
★ Level 3:
1.35 minutes of written vocabulary accounts for 100.
2. Listening for 35 minutes is 100.
3. Reading grammar for 70 minutes is 200 points.
Total 140 minutes ***400 points.
Ability requirements: Candidates are required to study Japanese for about 300 hours, complete elementary Japanese courses, master basic grammar, have about 300 Chinese characters and about 1500 words, and have the ability to read and write general conversations and simple articles.
★ Level 4:
1.25 minutes of written vocabulary accounts for 100.
2. Listening for 25 minutes is 100.
3. Reading grammar for 50 minutes is 200 points.
Total 100 minutes ***400 points.
Ability requirements: Candidates are required to study Japanese for about 65,438+050 class hours, complete the first half of the elementary Japanese course, master elementary grammar, master about 65,438+000 Chinese characters, master about 800 words, and be able to have simple conversations and read and write simple essays.