Why Japan?
These photos were taken on November, 2013.
Excellent universities: Cutting-edge research environment boasting 25 Nobel Laureates and 3 Fields Medalists. (See the full list)
Lower tuition fees and generous scholarships: Tuition fees at Japanese universities are significantly less than many other countries. Generous scholarships provided by the Japanese Government, the universities, corporations and other organizations like the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) help to support the living expenses of the student. (For more information, please see the web site of the Embassy of Japan in India, JASSO.)
Cutting edge research in engineering, science and technology: Japanese expertise in engineering, design and technology is well known. Japan is a global leader in several niche fields from engineering, robotics and life science to astronautics and oceanography. Also, some universities have been playing a pivotal role in various fields of the humanities. In the address given at the 2015 Autumn Matriculation Ceremony, the President of the University of Tokyo mentioned the contributions by the faculty members making the University into a global hub for theoretical research on Buddhism.
Rich culture: Mix of tradition and cutting edge technology; old and new; East and West; natural and artificial (animation).
Internship Programs between India and Japan
★ Programs for Overall Indian Students
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The application period is from 26 November 2018 to 17:00 on 10 January 2019, Japan Standard Time (GMT+0900).
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Fill in online application form and upload the required application materials by 5 pm (Japan time) Thursday, January 31, 2019.
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(Application for 2019 starts 15 November 2018.)
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Announcement from the Coordinator for Study in Japan
Please see record for number of Indian students studying in Japan. Indian students most welcome. Taking UTokyo as an example, the number of students increased from 29 to 85 between May 2012 and May 2017.
Though the increase is pleasing, it is still not enough at all, compared to the 107,260 Chinese students in Japan (1,801 in UTokyo) as of May 2017and around 200,000 Indian students in the USA in 2016-17. We are expecting many more Indian students in Japan taking the size of the population in India.
Source: The Survey of International Students in Japan (JASSO)
Success Stories from Indian Executives and Postdoctoral Fellows
Indian Executives
Graduated from doctoral studies at Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, the University of Tokyo in 1990 and elected as a Fellow of the Faculty of Engineering of the same in 2009 Principal Knowledges Sharing and Services Specialist, Asian Development Bank (ADB), Philippines
(Updated on June, 2016)
Graduated from doctoral studies at the Graduate School of Medicine in 1993 and the Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS) in 1996, the University of Tokyo A member of the Health committee of the spouses association of the Asian Development Bank (ADBSA), a regional expert for the UN-HABITAT and a Board Director of the Institute of Sathya Sai Education (ISSE) San Pedro
(Updated on November, 2016)
Graduated from Waseda University in 2015, Bachelor of Engineering in Modern Mechanical Engineering
(Updated on March, 2016)
Graduated from The United Graduate School of Agriculture Sciences Kagoshima University in 2006 Associate Professor, Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research (NUCSER)
(Updated on March, 2016)
Ph.D. from the Department of International Agricultural Development, Tokyo University of Agriculture in 1994
(Updated on January, 2017)
Graduated with B-Tech Electrical Engineering from IIT-D in 1977 and gained PhD from Kyushu Institute of Technology
Inventor of the fundamental concept of Intelligent Power Module (IPM) An Executive Fellow in the Semiconductor & Device Group of Mitsubishi Electric
Inventor of the fundamental concept of Intelligent Power Module (IPM) An Executive Fellow in the Semiconductor & Device Group of Mitsubishi Electric
(Updated on July, 2016)
Graduated from Delhi University, studied Japanese at Nanzan University in Japan from 1980 and completed Master's study in the field of commerce from Meijo University
Advisor in division of General Affairs Mitsubishi Corporation India (P) Ltd.
Advisor in division of General Affairs Mitsubishi Corporation India (P) Ltd.
(Updated on July, 2016)
Master's study at the Graduate School of Public Policy MPP/IP, the University of Tokyo An Executive Engineer in Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
(Updated on June, 2016)
M.A. in International Relations (Waseda University) and Intensive Japanese Language Program (Keio University) Research and General Affairs, PARAFT K.K.
(Updated on June, 2016)
Graduated from doctoral studies at Meguro Laboratory in the Department of Civil Engineering, the University of Tokyo in 2015
(Updated on January, 2017)
Graduated from the Graduate School of Engineering, Hiroshima University and now working for HIROSHIMA KASEI
(Updated on January, 2017)
Graduated from the Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies, Waseda University
(Updated on January, 2017)
Graduated from the Graduate School of Science and Technology, Kumamoto University Associate Professor at Bharat Institute of Engineering and Technology
(Updated on January, 2017)
Graduated from the School of Engineering, Kyushu University
(Updated on January, 2017)
Graduated from Nagoya Institute of Technology (NITech) with his Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degree in information engineering in the field of Media and Human-Computer Interaction, with specialization in computer vision.
Researcher, Research & Development Group, Hitachi, Ltd., Tokyo, Japan
Researcher, Research & Development Group, Hitachi, Ltd., Tokyo, Japan
(Updated on August, 2018)
Postdoctoral Fellows
Post-doctoral fellow, Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University
(Updated on January, 2017)
Post-doctoral fellow in National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES), Graduated from the Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, Kyoto University
(Updated on January, 2017)
Post-doctoral fellow in Kumamoto University, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, Graduated from the Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Waseda University
(Updated on November, 2017)
Assistant Professor, Laboratory of Robotics and Dynamics, Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido University, Graduated from the Graduate School of Engineering, Hokkaido University
(Updated on January, 2017)
Post-doctoral fellow, School of Materials Science, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
(Updated on March, 2016)
Messages from Indians Studying in Japan
2nd-year student, Graduate School of International Management, International University of Japan
(Updated on October, 2019)
2nd-year student, Graduate School of International Relations, International University of Japan
(Updated on October, 2019)
PhD student, Graduate School of Engineering (Doctor course) System Cybernetics, Hiroshima University
(Updated on August, 2018)
1st year PhD student, Graduate School of Engineering (Doctor course)
System Cybernetics, Hiroshima University
System Cybernetics, Hiroshima University
(Updated on August, 2018)
PhD candidate of Children's Literature, Graduate School of Letters,
Baika Women's University
Baika Women's University
(Updated on August, 2018)
Master's Program in Mechanical Engineering, Graduate School of Information Production and systems, Waseda University
(Updated on October, 2017)
Ph.D. student, Graduate School of Engineering, International Bioengineering Programs, The University of Tokyo
(Updated on July, 2017)
Ph.D. student, Graduate School of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Remote Sensing of Disaster and Environment Laboratory, The University of Tokyo
(Updated on July, 2017)
Graduate Student, Department of Civil Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology
(Updated on July, 2017)
Ph.D. student of Japanese language and literature, Chiba University
(Updated on January, 2017)
Ph.D. student, Graduate school of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University
(Updated on November, 2017)
2nd year PhD student, Graduate School of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, University of Miyazaki
(Updated on January, 2017)
Master's Program in International Language Education:TESOL, SOKA University
(Updated on January, 2017)
Master's Program in Economics, SOKA University
(Updated on January, 2017)
Master's Program in International Language Education:TESOL, SOKA University
(Updated on January, 2017)
2nd year PhD student, School of Materials Science, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST)
(Updated on January, 2017)
Undergraduate Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Science, Tokyo Institute of Technology
(Updated on January, 2017)
3rd Year Undergraduate Student, International Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Course, School of Engineering, Tohoku University
(Updated on January, 2017)
2nd Year Undergraduate Student, International Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Course, School of Engineering, Tohoku University
(Updated on January, 2017)
Ph.D. student, Department of Biobased Materials Science, International Graduate Program for Interdisciplinary Study in Science and Technology (HDMI), Kyoto Institute of Technology
(Updated on January, 2017)
1st year Professional Degree student, Graduate School of Management, Kyoto University
(Updated on January, 2017)
2nd year Professional Degree student, Graduate School of Management, Kyoto University
(Updated on January, 2017)
1st year PhD student, Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University
(Updated on January, 2017)
Ph.D. student, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, Kyoto University
(Updated on January, 2017)
1st year of master's course, Department of Electrical Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University
(Updated on January, 2017)
1st year of Department of Urban Management, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University
(Updated on January, 2017)
2nd year of master's course, Department of Synthetic Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University
(Updated on January, 2017)
2nd year of doctoral course, Department of Engineering, Kyushu Institute of Technology
(Updated on January, 2017)
2nd year PhD student, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Kumamoto University
(Updated on January, 2017)
School of Letter, Research Student, Kyushu University
(Updated on January, 2017)
1st year of master's Program, Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Global Society, Kyushu University
(Updated on January, 2017)
1st year of doctoral course, Graduate School of Bioresource and Bioenvironmental Sciences, Kyushu University
(Updated on January, 2017)
1st year of doctoral course, Graduate School of Bioresource and Bioenvironmental Sciences, Kyushu University
(Updated on November, 2017)
1st year of doctoral course, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyushu University
(Updated on January, 2017)
2nd year of doctoral course, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyushu University
(Updated on January, 2017)
4th year Undergraduate student of the School of Engineering, Kyushu University
(Updated on January, 2017)
3rd year Undergraduate student of the School of Engineering, Kyushu University
(Updated on January, 2017)
2nd year of master’s course, MBA program, Graduate School of International Management, International University of Japan
(Updated on January, 2017)
1st year of doctoral course, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Saitama University
(Updated on January, 2017)
1st year of master’s course, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Saitama University
(Updated on January, 2017)
1st year of master’s course, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Saitama University
(Updated on January, 2017)
3rd year of doctoral course, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Saitama University
(Updated on January, 2017)
1st year of doctoral course, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Saitama University
(Updated on January, 2017)
2nd year, Advanced Molecular Chemistry Course, Faculty of Science, Tohoku University
(Updated on January, 2017)
2nd year of master’s course, Graduate School of Integrated Science and Technology (Engineering), Shizuoka University
(Updated on February, 2017)
1st year of doctoral course, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Shizuoka University
(Updated on February, 2017)
1st year of doctoral course, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Shizuoka University
(Updated on February, 2017)
1st year, Faculty of Informatics, Shizuoka University
(Updated on February, 2017)
1st year of doctoral course, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Shizuoka University
(Updated on February, 2017)
3rd year of doctoral course, Department of Natural History Sciences, Graduate School of Science, Hokkaido University
(Updated on February, 2017)
3rd year of doctoral course, Division of Human Mechanical Systems and Design, Graduate School of Engineering, Hokkaido University
(Updated on February, 2017)
3rd year of doctoral course, Division of Marine Bioresource and Environmental Science, Graguate School of Fisheries Sciences, Hokkaido University
(Updated on February, 2017)
2nd year, College of International Relations, Global Studies Major, Ritsumeikan University
(Updated on February, 2017)
2nd year, College of Policy Science, Community and Regional Policy Studies Major, Ritsumeikan University
(Updated on February, 2017)
2nd year, College of Policy Science, Community and Regional Policy Studies Major, Ritsumeikan University
(Updated on November, 2017)
1st year, College of Policy Science, Community and Regional Policy Studies Major, Ritsumeikan University
(Updated on February, 2017)
1st year, College of Policy Science, Community and Regional Policy Studies Major, Ritsumeikan University
(Updated on July, 2016)
1st year of master’s course, Division of Energy and Environmental Systems, Graduate School of Engineering, Hokkaido University
(Updated on February, 2017)
1st year of master's course, Division of Human Mechanical Systems and Design, Graduate School of Engineering, Hokkaido University
(Updated on February, 2017)
3rd year of doctoral course, Division of Field Engineering for the Environment, Graduate School of Engineering, Hokkaido University
(Updated on February, 2017)
3rd year PhD student, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Kumamoto University
(Updated on March, 2016)
2nd year PhD student, United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Gifu University
(Updated on March, 2016)
2nd year of master's course, Graduate School of Engineering, Hiroshima University
(Updated on March, 2016)
4th year of Department of Architecture, Musashino Art University
(Updated on March, 2016)
1st year of Master of Public Policy, International Program (MPP/IP), Graduate School of Public Policy, the University of Tokyo
(Updated on March, 2016)
1st year of Master's program, Major in Earth Science, Resources and Environmental Engineering, Graduate School of Creative Science and Engineering, Waseda University
(Updated on March, 2016)
Ph.D. Candidate, Graduate School of Global Studies, Sophia University
(Updated on March, 2016)
Ph.D. student in Department of Information and Communication Engineering, Graduate School of Information and Science Technology, the University of Tokyo
(Updated on March, 2016)
Master's student in Department of Electronic Information and Communication Engineering, Graduate School of Information and Science Technology, the University of Tokyo
(Updated on March, 2016)
2nd year of doctoral Course, Information Science, Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST)
(Updated on March, 2016)
2nd year of doctoral Course, Information Science, Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST)
(Updated on March, 2016)
1st year of doctoral Course , Information Science, Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST)
(Updated on March, 2016)
1st year of master's course, Graduate School of Integrated Science and Technology (Department of Engineering), Shizuoka University
(Updated on March, 2016)
1st year of master's course, Graduate School of Integrated Science and Technology (Department of Engineering), Shizuoka University
(Updated on March, 2016)
1st year of doctoral Course, Graduate School of Integrated Science and Technology (Department of Engineering), Shizuoka University
(Updated on March, 2016)
2nd year of doctoral Course, Optoelectronics and Nanostructure Science, Shizuoka University
(Updated on November, 2017)
3rd year of doctoral Course, Optoelectronics and Nanostructure Science, Shizuoka University
(Updated on March, 2016)
3rd year of doctoral Course, Optoelectronics and Nanostructure Science, Shizuoka University
(Updated on March, 2016)
1st year of doctoral Course, Optoelectronics and Nanostructure Science, Shizuoka University
(Updated on March, 2016)
1st year of master's course, Graduate School of Integrated Science and Technology (Department of Engineering), Shizuoka University
(Updated on March, 2016)
Doctoral Program Advanced Mechanical Engineering and Robotics, Year level 3, Ritsumeikan University
(Updated on March, 2016)
Graduate school of Science and Engineering, Ritsumeikan University
(Updated on March, 2016)
3rd year of doctoral course, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, Kyoto University
(Updated on March, 2016)
2nd year of doctoral course, Dept. of Environmental Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University
(Updated on March, 2016)
2nd year of doctoral course, Dept. of Environmental Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University
(Updated on March, 2016)
2nd year of doctoral course, Dept. of Environmental Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University
(Updated on March, 2016)
1st year of doctoral course, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering and Science, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University
(Updated on March, 2016)
1st year of master's course, School of Engineering, Nagoya University
(Updated on March, 2016)
1st year of master's course, School of Engineering, Nagoya University
(Updated on March, 2016)
3rd year of master's course, School of Science, Nagoya University
(Updated on March, 2016)
1st year of master's course, Heat Resistant Material Engineering Laboratory, Mechanical Engineering, Nagaoka University of Technology
(Updated on March, 2016)
E-Business Management program (One-year track), Graduate School of International Management, International University of Japan
(Updated on March, 2016)
2nd year of master's course, International Relations Program, Graduate School of International Relations, International University of Japan
(Updated on March, 2016)
E-Business Management Program (One-year track), Graduate School of International Management, International University of Japan
(Updated on March, 2016)
2nd year of master's course, Global Studies Major, College of International Relations, Ritsumeikan University
(Updated on March, 2016)
3rd year of doctoral course, Doctoral Program, Department of Cardiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Keio University
(Updated on March, 2016)
Junior, Faculty of Environment and Information Studies, Keio University
(Updated on March, 2016)
Graduate School of Life Science and Systems Engineering, Master, Kyushu Institute of Technology
(Updated on March, 2016)
3rd year undergraduate student of School of Engineering, Kyushu University
(Updated on April, 2016)
1st year of master's course, in the Faculty of Informatics, Asia Bridge Program (ABP), Shizuoka University
(Updated on April, 2016)
Nano mechanics, Mechanical Engineering (graduated), WPI-AIMR (retired), TOHOKU UNIVERSITY
(Updated on April, 2016)
Plant Cellular and Molecular Biology/ Graduate School of Life Sciences （Graduate）,TOHOKU UNIVERISTY
(Updated on April, 2016)
Ph.D. student from Graduate School of Letters, Osaka University
(Updated on April, 2016)
Research Institute of Electrical Communication / 3rd year of doctoral course, TOHOKU UNIVERSITY
(Updated on April, 2016)
Faculty of International Liberal Arts, Sophomore, SOKA University
(Updated on April, 2016)
Master's Program in International Language Education:TESOL, SOKA University
(Updated on April, 2016)
Master’s study at Fluids Engineering Laboratory, the University of Tokyo
(Updated on April, 2016)
Institute of Industrial Science, the University of Tokyo
(Updated on April, 2016)
Masters study in Electrical Engineering and Information Systems, the University of Tokyo
(Updated on April, 2016)
Master's study at the Department of Technology Management for Innovation, the University of Tokyo
(Updated on April, 2016)
Undergraduate student, Department of Chemistry, the University of Tokyo
(Updated on May, 2016)
Undergraduate student of PEAK-International Program on Environmental Sciences, the University of Tokyo
(Updated on May, 2016)
Ph.D. student of the Department of Advanced Materials Science, Graduate School of Frontier Science, The University of Tokyo
(Updated on July, 2016)
Ph.D. student at Research Centre for Water Environment Lab,Dept. of Urban Engineering, The University of Tokyo
(Updated on August, 2016)
Undergraduate student, School of Science (Global Science Course), the University of Tokyo
(Updated on April, 2016)
2nd year of doctoral Course, Department of Pureand Applied Physics, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Waseda University
(Updated on March, 2016)
Life as a student in Japan
Japan is both modern and also steeped in tradition – the latest technology and ancient crafts; buildings of modern design beside ancient temples; bustling cities and the idyllic countryside. This makes the experience of studying in Japan exciting and exceptional.
Through university clubs, a student can learn traditional Japanese painting, the art of animation, tea ceremony, martial arts, calligraphy, classical music and much more. Students can also take part in field trips around the country organized by the university.
Japan has one of the lowest crime rates in the world and large cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto are extremely safe and easy to get around with the excellent public transportation system. The bullet trains (Shinkansen) connect all parts of Japan, making travelling around the country an enjoyable experience.
International students dressed in yukata enjoying Japanese tea
Through university clubs, a student can learn traditional Japanese painting, the art of animation, tea ceremony, martial arts, calligraphy, classical music and much more. Students can also take part in field trips around the country organized by the university.
Japan has one of the lowest crime rates in the world and large cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto are extremely safe and easy to get around with the excellent public transportation system. The bullet trains (Shinkansen) connect all parts of Japan, making travelling around the country an enjoyable experience.
International students dressed in yukata enjoying Japanese tea
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