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Hi everyone, it's Global Scholarships and I'm your host as in this video is for people who want to study in Japan, but don't have a lot of money to spare
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So let's get to it. In 2021, Japan hosts over 240,000 international students
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So it's clear that this country is one of the most popular destinations for studying overseas
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And there are more than a few reasons for that. Besides innovative research, top class education and affordable tuition fees
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Japan is the dream of many students because of its unique culture, entertainment industry
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and modern lifestyle. So is it possible for international students to study in Japan for free
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Okay, let's make one thing clear. This video doesn't offer a shortcut that will guarantee you free
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education in Japan. There are several opportunities for international students to study in Japan for free
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But it takes careful research about the university, the program and in general Japanese high education
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You'll need to find scholarships or low tuition institutions that match your academic skills and goals
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So plan your application as meticulous as you can to be aware. of any opportunities that you can take a lecture
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How much does it cost the study in Japan? It depends on the university, the program, and the location
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The majority of Japanese universities are private, where fees are typically much higher than those of public universities
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For example, International Christian University, which is considered the top private university in Japan
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has relatively higher tuition than in many other private universities reaching up to per year On the other hand public universities like University of Tokyo one of the most prestigious universities in Japan require only per year
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So, okay, how to study in Japan for free? Of course, the first step is application
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The preparation of documents is one of the most crucial steps to a successful admission application
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Now, it's important to keep in mind that different universities can require different documents
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But usually required documents include a diploma of the latest completed degree and an academic transcript
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Some supplementary materials can help your application for admission to proceed successfully
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which might include proof of language proficiency, letter of intent, CV, and so on
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Now, this step isn't just about compiling a bunch of documents together
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You should also conduct detailed planning to make sure that you stand out among other applicants
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and that you submit your application on time. And in step two, of course, we have scholarships
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Japan has numerous scholarship opportunities for international students at any level, with many offering tuition-free education and even living allowance
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As of this moment, our database has more than 200 scholarships in Japan
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and around 20 of them are fully funded. They include, for example, the Maxed Scholarships
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which are offered by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology
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for international students in bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs in Japan. Other fully funded scholarships at Japanese universities include Hokkaida University scholarships and Ritzumaka University Scholarships Number three apply and enroll in low tuition universities Besides applying for scholarships preferring universities with more affordable tuition fees
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can reduce your financial burden as an international student in Japan. These affordable institutions include public universities
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and low tuition private universities accepting international students. And a lot of these universities are top-class universities
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so you won't have to sacrifice quality. Examples of low-trition universities in Japan include Nagoya University
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Kyosho University and Osaka University. These three institutions typically charge around $2,000 per semester
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Of course, some specific programs such as law school, can cost a little more
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Tuition-free options for undergraduate students. There are several options, particularly scholarships for international undergraduate students in Japan
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to study tuition-free. Some of these scholarships are funded by the government
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while others are funded by the university or external institutions. Common tuition-free undergraduate options in Japan include the maxed scholarships by the Japanese government
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offering fully funded scholarships, accommodation and living allowances. KUAS scholarships by the Kyoto University of Advanced Science
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offering up to 100% tuition fee reduction, an Asia-Pacific university scholarship, providing up to 100% of the tuition fee reduction and housing for its students
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Tuition-free options for master studies. When it comes to post-graduate education in Japan
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there are numerous scholarship opportunities for international students Indeed most Japanese universities are generous offering fully funded scholarship opportunities to master students so they can pursue their research or academic interests in the country without financial burden Some of the most generous fully funded scholarship options
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for master students include the ADB Japan Government Scholarship, which is available across several
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Japanese universities and covers a full tuition waiver, a monthly stipend, books, insurance
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study allowance and travel expenses. There are also Hokkaido University scholarships, offering a monthly allowance in addition to full tuition fee reduction and the Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship
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which is a fully funded scholarship for students from developing countries who are involved in development work
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Tuition-free options for PhD studies. Lastly, there are plenty of fully funded scholarship options for international doctoral students
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to conduct their research activities and study in Japan for free. Some of the most common full tuition scholarship options for PhD students in Japan include the max scholarships and Hokkaido University scholarships
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So studying in Japan for a very low cost or even for free is possible, but you need to carefully research for the available opportunities
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