Hello. I'm thinking of going to a Japanese university in the future, as I wish for it to be there.
A few questions though. What should I expect? What are Japanese universities like? How hard are they? How hard is it to get in one? What makes my application solid for Japanese universities?
What is daily life like there? What areas are good for living in? What is the job culture like there? What should I expect in my daily life? As well as anything else that may be helpful for me to know.
Most of these questions I can't answer as someone who is also aiming for university in Japan, however as far as requirements go I can try to explain what I know.
There are two primary tests you need to have in mind:
- EJU: This is the test for foreigners entering Japanese universities. It covers the language and math, and then you have to pick either science or history as your third area to cover.
- JLPT: The Japanese language proficiency test. Only necessary if the university you're going to doesn't need the EJU (some specialized schools don't use the EJU). Most universities want at least N2-level Japanese, of course N1 is preferable.
The EJU can only be taken in person in Japan and countries surrounding it, such as Korea or the Philippines. However the JLPT is held basically worldwide.
I know this doesn't answer much, but hopefully it helps a little! 頑張って！
Most of these questions I can't answer as someone who is also aiming for university in Japan, however as far as requirements go I can try to explain what I know.
There are two primary tests you need to have in mind:
- EJU: This is the test for foreigners entering Japanese universities. It covers the language and math, and then you have to pick either science or history as your third area to cover.
- JLPT: The Japanese language proficiency test. Only necessary if the university you're going to doesn't need the EJU (some specialized schools don't use the EJU). Most universities want at least N2-level Japanese, of course N1 is preferable.
The EJU can only be taken in person in Japan and countries surrounding it, such as Korea or the Philippines. However the JLPT is held basically worldwide.
I know this doesn't answer much, but hopefully it helps a little! 頑張って！
Thanks! This is quite helpful, I really appreciate it.
