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Are you interested in studying in Japan but it is not clear how the education system is organized here? This article will provide you with the most necessary information about the education system of the sunrise country.
What the numbers say about Japanese education
With more than 200,000 international students and an expected number of 100,000 by 2020, Japan has become a “nursery" for international students. The country is famous for its rich culture, excellent cuisine and outstanding education – with a literacy rate of nearly 100% in Japan.
About 70% of Japanese youth attend university, and at this rate, Japan is considered to have reached the stage of universalization of higher education.
In order to enter a university, Japanese students must take an extremely “khoai” entrance exam, and international students usually also have to take an entrance exam to earn a place at the university (although not as difficult as native students).
Social Science is the most popular major in Japan. In 2011, there were 879,372 students enrolled in the Social Science program in Japan.
Types of schools in Japan
University
- Public universities: public universities
- The National University was established by the Government of Japan, but was reorganized in 2004 to be run, managed by national university corporations. These schools remain public universities but are subject to national standards.
- Private universities make up about 80% of universities in Japan. These schools are founded by educational corporations.
The reorganization of universities into corporate ownership has given Japanese universities much autonomy and freedom with regards to budget, individuality, and management. Giving universities autonomy has made them more attractive to prospective students and revitalized research and education trends throughout the country.
- Colleges and Vocational Colleges give Japanese students the opportunity to train in a number of specific occupations, jobs, and to obtain certifications. These programs are usually less time-consuming than university programs and also less expensive.
Undergraduate Programs
- The Bachelor's Degree (Bachelor's Degree) is awarded to students who have completed 12 years of general education. It usually takes 4 years to earn the Bachelor's Degree.
For students from countries that do not offer 12 - year general education, Japanese schools usually require students to spend 1 - 2 years at a university in the country or meet some additional requirements to be admitted to the school.
- Master's degrees require completion of the previous 16 years of study (i.e. 12 years of high school and 4 years of college), and typically require 2 years to complete.
- Doctoral and Professional Degrees are usually for students who have completed a Master's degree. Professional Degrees usually take about 2 years to complete but Doctoral Degrees usually require at least 5 years.
- Associated and Vocational degrees are awarded through Graduate and Vocational Colleges. These programs typically last 2 to 3 years and give students the skills for a particular career.
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