Quick Facts
| Tuition Range | JPY 820,000–1,640,000/yr UG |
|---|---|
| Living Cost | JPY 1,200,000/yr (JASSO-based) |
| Intakes | Apr (Spring), Sep/Oct (Autumn) |
| Last Verified Date | November 10, 2026 |
Overview
Japan offers an excellent education system with top-ranked universities and is one of the safest Asian countries, with a low crime rate. It is cheaper than the USA, UK and other developed English-speaking countries, and is strong in technology, engineering, robotics and AI, with English-taught programmes available at top national universities. There are more than 700 universities (national, public and private).
Tuition Fees
Undergraduate tuition is JPY 820,000 (about INR 4.75 lakh) to JPY 1.64 million (about INR 9.5 lakh). By institution type, the first year is JPY 817,800 at national universities, about INR 5.3 lakh at public universities and INR 8–12 lakh at private universities. A two-year MS costs JPY 535,800–1,100,000 a year.
Living Cost
Living costs are INR 65,000–85,000 a month including rent; a JASSO-based figure is JPY 1,200,000 a year.
Student Visa
The student visa fee is INR 450 plus VFS charges, and a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) is needed, so planning six to ten months ahead is advised. Intakes are Spring (April) and Autumn (September/October). Students may work part-time for 28 hours a week (40 in vacations). After study, the Job Hunting Visa runs for six months (renewable up to one year) and the J-Find Visa for two years (for top-university graduates).
Top Universities
University of Tokyo (QS 2027 rank 39), Kyoto University, Osaka University, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tohoku University, Kyushu University and Nagoya University.
