Cost of Studying in Japan For Indian Students 2025

Hello Ishika,

Japan offers several fully funded scholarships for international students, like the is MEXT scholarship, by the Government of Japan. This is the most popular and fully funded scholarship. It covers tuition fees, accommodation, a monthly allowance and airfare. But it is for students who want to study in Japan after 12th for undergraduate studies.

You can apply for it through the Embassy of Japan in India. They release a form every year in April-May.

There are some private or University Scholarships. JASSO is a private scholarship and University of Tokyo, Kyoto University, Osaka University are University scholarships. All these universities offer international scholarshipsafter 12th for undergraduate studies.

After you apply, you'll need to take a written exam in English, Maths and Science and an interview at the Japanese Embassy. If you pass they will guide you through the visa and university placement process.

But if you want to go to Japan before class 12, you can apply for foreign student exchange scholarships like AFS Intercultural Programs India and Rotary Youth Exchange. It is sometimes fully funded and sometimes partially funded. The application form is open between October and January every year.

So, if you are interested in the exchange program, now is the right time to go for it.

If you are aiming for higher studies in Japan, you need to start preparing now-

1. Focus on your studies, keep your grades perfect, especially in Maths, Science and English.
2. Participate in school achievements and Olympiads, which can help strengthen your profile.
3. Start learning basic Japanese. It can be useful at times.
4. And follow official updates through the Japanese embassy website.

Best wishes to you!!!

Hello,

You’re right that MEXT rarely offers direct MBA scholarships. MEXT is more research-focused. However, here’s what many students do:

1. You can apply for a research program under MEXT, ideally in a business or management-related field.

2. Once in Japan, build rapport with professors and perform well during your research year.

3. Then, you can apply for a degree switch from research to a regular degree like MBA with your professor’s support.

4. If the university agrees and MEXT approves, you can continue as a full-time MBA student under the same scholarship.

This path is not guaranteed, but it has worked for many students. Just choose a university that offers MBA programs in English, like Hitotsubashi, Ritsumeikan, or NUCB.

Hope you will find it helpful!

Hello Aspirant,

If you are a 12th cleared science student from India and you want to do medicine in Japan, here is how:

1. Select a University: Find Japanese Colleges / Universities, which offers MBBS or equivalent course (generally an MD Program).
2. Language Requirements: Most Medical courses in Japan, education is in Japanese, so you would need to clear JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) - N2 or N1 is ideal.
3. Entrance Exams: You will most likely need to clear the EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students), and a university or individual entrance test or interview.
4. Apply for Admission: Once you have done your shortlisting of universities, check the admission guidelines. This will be available on the official website of the universities, so you will need to confirm the deadline and admission process. You will have to submit academic documents, test scores, a copy of your passport, and a Statement of Purpose.
5. Student Visa: After being selected, you need to submit an application for a student Visa at the Japanese embassy in India.
6. Scholarships: You can apply for MEXT scholarship, JASSO, universities scholarships, MEXT assists and provide financial support to students.

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Yes, the M.Tech in Food Science and Technology at IIT Guwahati includes an international semester in Japan as part of the International Joint M.Tech.

• Japan Semester: 3.5 – 5.5 lakhs (approximate)

• IIT Guwahati M.Tech Program: 2.5 – 3 lakhs

• Total Estimated Cost: 6 – 8.5 lakhs

For latest details and admission info, visit:
Careers360 – IIT Guwahati M.Tech Food Tech