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Learning in Kanagawa
WHICH SCHOOL
DO YOU CHOOSE?
Data of Japanese Language
Schools in Kanagawa
(*)
(*) As of May 2025
Japanese Language Schools
International Students
Estimated
School Expenses
**Only for the first year,
including entrance fees
【Sources】
Number of schools and students: 2025 Survey of International Students Enrolled at Universities in Kanagawa Prefecture
Tuition fees: STUDY in JAPAN
Necessary Procedures for Studying at a
Language School
Necessary Procedures for Studying at a
Language School
Information Gathering
Confirm the expenses.
Collect school information.
Submit the application documents
to the school.
Immigration Application
Documents
The school submits the application
documents to the immigration bureau.
Issuance of the Certificate of
Eligibility (COE) announced
Pay tuition fees
according to the
designated method.
Airline Ticket
Visa application at
the embassy/consulate
Arrange flight tickets and
receive them.
Entry to a Japanese Language School
One Day of a Student in Kanagawa
Data of Vocational Schools
in Kanagawa
(*)
(*) As of May 2025
Vocational Schools
International Students
Estimated
School Expenses
**Only for the first year,
including entrance fees
【Sources】
Number of schools and students: 2025 Survey of International Students Enrolled at Universities in Kanagawa Prefecture
Tuition fees: STUDY in JAPAN
Necessary Procedures for Studying at a
Vocational School
Necessary Procedures for Studying at a
Vocational School
Confirm required language skills
and expenses.
<12 months before>
Gather school information
and application materials.
Confirm admission requirements
and entrance exam.
Take the required tests
JLPT, EJU, TOEFL,
IELTS, SAT, IB etc.
<6
to
9
months
before
>
Submit required documents to
preferred schools.
Pay the application fee.
Document screening
Interview
Take the entrance exam.
Receive an admission letter.
Pay tuition fees.
Airline Ticket
Visa application
Arrange flight tickets and
receive them.
Entry to a Vocational School
One Day of a Student in Kanagawa
Data of Universities
in Kanagawa
(*)
(*) As of May 2025
Universities
*Graduate schools : 42 schools
International Students
*Including Graduate school students
*Universities(5,499),
Graduate schools(2,196)
Estimated
School Expenses
**Only for the first year,
including entrance fees
Estimated
School Expenses
**Only for the first year,
including entrance fees
【Sources】
Number of schools and students: 2025 Survey of International Students Enrolled at Universities in Kanagawa Prefecture
Tuition fees: STUDY in JAPAN
Necessary Procedures for Studying at
Universities
Necessary Procedures for Studying at
Universities
Confirm required language skills
and expenses.
<12 months before>
Gather school information
and application materials.
Confirm admission requirements
and entrance exam.
Take the required tests
JLPT, EJU, TOEFL,
IELTS, SAT, IB etc.
<6
to
9
months
before
>
Submit required documents to
preferred schools.
Pay the application fee.
Document screening
Interview
Take the entrance exam.
Receive an admission letter.
Pay tuition fees.
Airline Ticket
Visa application
Arrange flight tickets and
receive them.
Entry to University
One Day of a Student in Kanagawa
Study in Kanagawa
This is a guide for those who are considering
studying abroad in Kanagawa Prefecture. It provides
essential information for studying abroad, including
schools and daily life in Kanagawa Prefecture.
Interview
These are interviews with students who are studying at schools in Kanagawa Prefecture.
You can learn about their schools, daily life, and their study abroad experience in Kanagawa.
Click to watch the video
University / Graduate School
Major: International Social Sciences
Birthplace: China
Click to watch the video
Japanese Language School
Course: Comprehensive Japanese Language Course
Birthplace: Myanmar
Click to watch the video
Vocational School
Course: Japanese Language Course
Birthplace: Vietnam
Career Support
Kanagawa International Fan Club, operated by Kanagawa
Prefectural Government, offers free workshops and consultations
to support international students in their job searches.
