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Japanese language school
Purpose
●Schools for learning Japanese
●Many students attend to prepare for entering a Japanese university or vocational school
Duration
●One to two years (varies by course)
Features
●Popular as a starting point for studying in Japan
●Preparation for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) and the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU)
●Many schools also teach everyday manners and culture
Japanese language school: School list
The schools listed here are members of the Kanagawa Consortium for International Student Support.
For scholarships and support programs, please contact each school directly.
Sagami Kokusai Gakuin
Visit the website of Sagami Kokusai Gakuin (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteKanrin Japanese Language School
Visit the website of Kanrin Japanese Language School (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteYokohama International Education Academy
Visit the website of Yokohama International Education Academy (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteAsia International Language Center (AILC)
Visit the website of Asia International Language Center (AILC) (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteAlice Japanese Language School Yokohama Campus
Visit the website of Alice Japanese Language School Yokohama Campus (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteCREATIVE JAPANESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL
Visit the website of CREATIVE JAPANESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteWASEDA COLLEGE OF LANGUAGES
Visit the website of WASEDA COLLEGE OF LANGUAGES (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteYOKOHAMA INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE INSTITUTE
Visit the website of YOKOHAMA INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE INSTITUTE (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteVocational school
Purpose
●Learn job skills with the aim of finding employment
Duration
●Two years is standard (some courses are one or three years)
Features
●Specialized in practical fields such as cooking, animation, IT and business
●Many students find employment after graduating
●A required Japanese level is set for admission (e.g. JLPT N2 or above)
Vocational school: School list
The schools listed here are members of the Kanagawa Consortium for International Student Support.
For scholarships and support programs, please contact each school directly.
YMCA College of Health and Social Welfare
Visit the website of YMCA College of Health and Social Welfare (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteYokohama Design College
Visit the website of Yokohama Design College (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteYokohama Medical College
Visit the website of Yokohama Medical College (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteYokohama Techno Auto College
Visit the website of Yokohama Techno Auto College (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteO-Hara Business School
Visit the website of O-Hara Business School (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteO-Hara College of Medical Secretarial Studies, Welfare and Childcare, Yokohama
Visit the website of O-Hara College of Medical Secretarial Studies, Welfare and Childcare, Yokohama (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteYokohama Information IT Creator College
Visit the website of Yokohama Information IT Creator College (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteKanagawa College of Economics
Visit the website of Kanagawa College of Economics (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteSagamihara Business College
Visit the website of Sagamihara Business College (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteArts College Yokohama
Visit the website of Arts College Yokohama (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteCollege of Business and Communication
Visit the website of College of Business and Communication (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteKanagawa College of Social Welfare
Visit the website of Kanagawa College of Social Welfare (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteYokohama Fashion Design College
Visit the website of Yokohama Fashion Design College (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteKashiwagi Jitsugyo College
Visit the website of Kashiwagi Jitsugyo College (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteShonan College of Medical Care and Welfare
Visit the website of Shonan College of Medical Care and Welfare (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteYokohama System Engineering College
Visit the website of Yokohama System Engineering College (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteYoneyama Fashion and Business College
Visit the website of Yoneyama Fashion and Business College (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteAzuma Technical College
Visit the website of Azuma Technical College (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteYokohama Mirai Nursing College
Visit the website of Yokohama Mirai Nursing College (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteKanagawa Beauty & Business College
Visit the website of Kanagawa Beauty & Business College (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteUniversity
Purpose
●Acquire academic knowledge and a broad general education
●Earn a bachelor's degree
Duration
●Four years (six years for faculties such as medicine and veterinary medicine)
Features
●Study a specialized field alongside a broad general education
●Many graduates go on to employment, research, or graduate school
●Some universities offer extensive programs for international students
University: School list
The schools listed here are members of the Kanagawa Consortium for International Student Support.
For scholarships and support programs, please contact each school directly.
Yokohama National University
Visit the website of Yokohama National University (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteYokohama City University
Visit the website of Yokohama City University (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteKanagawa University of Human Services
Visit the website of Kanagawa University of Human Services (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteYokohama College of Commerce
Visit the website of Yokohama College of Commerce (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteKanagawa University
Visit the website of Kanagawa University (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteKanto Gakuin University
Visit the website of Kanto Gakuin University (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteToyo Eiwa University
Visit the website of Toyo Eiwa University (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteMeiji Gakuin University
Visit the website of Meiji Gakuin University (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteYokohama University of Pharmacy
Visit the website of Yokohama University of Pharmacy (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteSenshu University
Visit the website of Senshu University (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteShowa University of Music
Visit the website of Showa University of Music (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteTokai University
Visit the website of Tokai University (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteKitasato University
Visit the website of Kitasato University (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteJoshibi University of Art and Design
Visit the website of Joshibi University of Art and Design (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteAoyama Gakuin University
Visit the website of Aoyama Gakuin University (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteShoin University
Visit the website of Shoin University (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteTokyo Polytechnic University
Visit the website of Tokyo Polytechnic University (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteShonan University of Medical Sciences, Care and Welfare
Visit the website of Shonan University of Medical Sciences, Care and Welfare (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteGlobal Biz Professional University
Visit the website of Global Biz Professional University (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteShonan University of Medical Sciences (Shonan Fureai Gakuen)
Visit the website of Shonan University of Medical Sciences (Shonan Fureai Gakuen) (opens in a new window) — Go to School WebsiteGraduate school
Purpose
●Conduct deeper specialized research
●Earn a master's degree or a doctoral degree
Duration
●Master's program: two years
●Doctoral program: three years (varies by field)
Features
●Carry out research under a supervising professor
●Publish papers and take part in academic conferences
●International courses taught in Japanese or English are also available
Graduate school: School list
The schools listed here are members of the Kanagawa Consortium for International Student Support.
For scholarships and support programs, please contact each school directly.
