So, WHY study in Japan? [2022]
Why study in Japan?
1. Once you have completed your courses and achieved a good JLPT score (JLPT N2 should be your target), you will be in a good situation to seek a position at a Japanese company. Should you decide to stay in Japan, a lot of opportunities will unfold. The Japanese job market is a very dynamic one and the Japanese economy is the third in the world. Last but not least, you can expect high incomes in Japanese companies.
2. Make the most of an excellent education system – and tuition fees that are quite lower than other developed countries. What you will have learned in Japan – Academic and other skills alike – will have you ready for even the most competitive job markets. Learning the Japanese language will allow you to enroll in a university and obtain a highly respected degree, should you decide to do so.
3. The Japanese government is more than ever willing to open up to increased immigration. Now is the right time to come to Japan!
4. If you decide to leave Japan after you have finished your language courses, your experience and skills will be very highly-considered by potential employers, be it in your country or anywhere else in the world. The Japanese language will surely open many doors!
5. You will learn the Japanese language much faster if you stay in Japan rather than simply studying it abroad. It is usually believed that it takes 6 months (with hard work) to 1 year of Japanese class in Japan to achieve a Level 2 JLPT score, whereas it would take much longer (likely years) if you were staying in abroad.
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7. Discover a rich and fascinating culture. Japan is also the land of innovation and creativity. Beyond the language, there is so much to learn in Japan. Never-ending opportunities for amazing experiences and discoveries is what you will experience in Japan.
8. Despite those great life conditions, you will find that the cost of living is not so high. There are many tricks to know, that will enable you to save money. For example, you can eat very well in Japan, while easily saving money. You will learn that fast from fellow students.
9. Foreign students can work up to 28 hours per week in Japan. And actually, 75% choose to do so. Finding part-time jobs (arubaito) is relatively easy. There are a lots of resources to find. So the bottom line is: if you need/want to work, you will be able to do that. That will cover your expenses: rent, going out and possibly traveling.
10. Great life conditions: healthcare, transportation system, affordable tasty and healthy food, great services, exciting nightlife, modern accommodations with all the comfort you need (and more) … You will surely enjoy life in Japan and likely have the time of your life there. Also, the daily challenges and “adventure” feel of being a foreigner in Japan will stimulate and enrich you.
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