Studying at Japanese Universities
Explore Japanese university programs, application processes, and student life. Prepare for study in Japan with expert guidance.
Explore Japanese university programs, application processes, and student life. Prepare for study in Japan with expert guidance.
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to studying at Japanese universities, designed for international students considering education in Japan. It covers the Japanese higher education system, various program types, application processes, and student life. Through video lectures, quizzes, and peer-reviewed assignments, students gain practical insights from current international students at the University of Tokyo. The course helps participants understand program options, from full degrees to short-term studies, in both English and Japanese. By the end, students will have drafted an action plan for applying to Japanese universities, setting them on the path to a fulfilling academic experience in Japan.
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What you'll learn
Understand the Japanese university education system and its unique features
Explore different types of programs offered by Japanese universities, including those taught in English
Learn about the application and enrollment processes for Japanese universities
Gain insights into student life, including settling in, social aspects, and cultural adaptation
Develop a practical action plan for applying to Japanese universities
Receive tips and advice from current international students studying in Japan
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This course includes:
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5 quizzes
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of studying at Japanese universities, tailored for international students. It covers the Japanese education system, various program types, application processes, and student life. Participants learn about full degree and non-degree options, programs taught in English, and short-term opportunities. The course features insights from current international students at the University of Tokyo, offering practical advice on applying and adapting to life in Japan. Through project-based learning, students develop an action plan for applying to Japanese universities, preparing them for a successful academic journey in Japan.
Your First Step to Study in Japan
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Understanding the Process
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Student Life in Japan
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Moving Forward
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Scholar of U.S.-Japan Cultural Relations at The University of Tokyo
Yujin Yaguchi is a professor in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Tokyo, where he has been teaching since 1998. He has published and lectured on issues related to U.S.-Japan cultural relations, focusing particularly on indigeneity, immigration, historical memories, tourism, and colonialism in Hawai‘i. His book on the construction of the Hawaiian imaginary in Japan during the twentieth century received the Joseph Roggendorf Award in 2012. Yaguchi's writings in English include discussions on historical memories related to Pearl Harbor and the Japanese image of Hawai‘i’s Japanese Americans in the post-WWII period. He has appeared widely in media outlets such as The New York Times and BBC, as well as Yomiuri Shimbun, Asahi Shimbun, and NHK.
Scholar of American History and Cultural Relations at The University of Tokyo
Yuko Itatsu is a Professor in the Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies at The University of Tokyo, where she has been teaching since 2008. Her research interests encompass 20th-century American history, U.S.-Japan cultural relations, Japanese American history, leisure studies, race and ethnicity, popular culture, representation, and English education. She received her Ph.D. in History from the University of Southern California and has contributed significantly to the understanding of media representation and inclusivity of social minorities.
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