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Higher education in Japan: Which exams to take
Japan has emerged as one of the leading countries in the world due to its education system, advanced knowledge and technology. Japanese educational institutions focus not only on academic achievement but also on human development. Currently, about 220,000 foreign students from more than 170 countries around the world are studying in Japanese higher education institutions.
Higher education in Japan: Which exams to take
Japan has a suitable environment for international students to live in. The country is praised worldwide for its low crime rate and public transportation. It offers low-cost medical services, including health insurance. Despite its limited resources, the country has developed economically.

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Higher Education in Japan: The Exams You Have to Take
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Published: 29 June 2025, 08:00
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Japan has emerged as one of the leading countries in the world due to its education system, advanced knowledge and technology. Japanese educational institutions focus not only on academic achievement but also on human development. Currently, about 220,000 foreign students from more than 170 countries of the world are studying in Japanese higher education institutions.
Japan has a suitable environment for international students to live in. The country is praised worldwide for its low crime rate and public transportation. Health insurance is available at low cost, along with advanced medical services. Despite having limited resources, the country has made economic progress.
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Osaka University
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Kyushu University
Hokkaido University
Nagoya University
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Students wishing to study in Japan have to take one of several exams, including the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students-EJU, Japanese Language Proficiency Test-JLPT, Unified/Common University Entrance Exam.
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Prothom Alo File Photo
Japan has emerged as one of the leading countries in the world due to its education system, advanced knowledge and technology. Japanese educational institutions focus not only on academic achievement but also on human development. Currently, about 220,000 foreign students from more than 170 countries around the world are studying in Japanese higher education institutions.
Japan has a suitable environment for international students to live in. The country is praised worldwide for its low crime rate and public transportation. It offers low-cost medical services, including health insurance. Despite its limited resources, the country has developed economically.
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Osaka University
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Kyushu University
Hokkaido University
Nagoya University
University of Tsukuba
International Christian University
Students wishing to study in Japan have to take one of several exams, including the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students-EJU, Japanese Language Proficiency Test-JLPT, Unified/Common University Entrance Exam.
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EJU Exam
If you want to study at undergraduate level at Japanese universities, students have to take the ‘Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students-EJU’ exam. This is one of the examination methods for undergraduate studies. This exam is taken to measure basic academic knowledge of science, Japan, the world, and mathematics. This exam is held twice a year. The score obtained in this exam is valid for two years.
A total of 479 universities in Japan require applicants to submit an EJU score for their application. This exam is held in June and November every year. The exam is held in various countries around the world, including New Delhi, India.
JLPT is a test to measure the Japanese language proficiency of foreign students applying for admission to the country. This test measures the applicant’s knowledge of Japanese characters, vocabulary, and grammar, and their ability to communicate in the language. It is held in July and December of each year. In addition to Japan, the test is held in 96 countries around the world.
