When
choosing a school in Japan, it is very important for you to clarify
your study and research plans, and gather as much information as
possible. Without such preparation, you may run the risk of entering
a school that does not offer classes in your chosen field of study
or of having to pay extra expenses. Collecting the most up-to-date
and reliable information is essential.
(1) Obtaining information
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General
information (admission requirements, procedures, expenses)
regarding study in Japan. |
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List
of educational institutions. |
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Information
about individual educational institutions (As some institutions
charge for their school prospectus or application guidelines,
it will be necessary to enclose stamps for international return
postage.) |
(2) Sources of information
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Japan
Student Services Organization (JASSO) |
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The
Information Center of JASSO in Malaysia : Japan Educational
Inforamtion Centre, Kuala Lumpur (JEIC) answers inquiries
about study in Japan, from Japan and abroad in person, by
interview, telephone, letter or e-mail; distributes materials;
and issues various publications for foreigners interested
in studying in Japan. In addition, it furnishes information
about Japanese universities and other aspects of study in
Japan on its web site (http://www.jasso.go.jp)
and Voice & Fax Information Service.
Its contents are:
1) Japanese Colleges and Universities,
2) General Information on Study in Japan,
3) Scholarships,
4) Short Term Student Exchange Promotion Program,
5)Examinations, etc. Publications promoting international
students' studies in Japan are available at 32 overseas locations
(Refer to Chapter 15), you can view publications regarding
study in Japan, as well as school prospectus for each educational
institution, and application guidelines.
Japan
Educational Inforamtion Centre,
Kuala Lumpur (JEIC) |
Suite
1101 , Menara Amcorp, AMCORP Trade Centre,
No.18, Jalan Persiaran Barat,
46050 Petaling Jaya, Selangor D.E.
Tel : 03-7957 0304
Fax : 03-7957 1631
E-mail : aiej@po.jaring.my
URL : http://www.jasso.go.jp |
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Japanese
embassies, consulates and friendship organizations: |
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These
provide information locally on study in Japan, although some
places do not offer advisory services.
Embassy
of Japan & Consulate-General Offices in Malaysia
Embassy of Japan in Malaysia |
NO.
11, Persiaran Stonor, Off Jalan Tun Razak,50450 Kuala
Lumpur
Tel : (603) 2142 7044
Fax : (603) 2167 2314
Website: http://www.embjapan.org.my |
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Books
on study in Japan |
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There
are several books on studying in Japan such as guidebooks
on individual schools, textbooks for Japanese-language exams,
and so forth. If they are not available at local libraries,
university libraries or bookshops, you can order them from
publishers in Japan (Refer to Chapter 16.) |
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School
prospectus and application guidelines |
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School
prospectus, application guidelines and web sites for each
institution are most valuable sources of information when
you want to study in Japan. |
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5. |
People
who have had experience of studying in Japan |
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They
may be able to provide the information that is often not covered
by school prospectus or other publications. In addition, alumni
associations of former international students in Japan sometimes
provide useful information. The contact addresses of the associations
of former international students are at the web site of the
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/ath/ath0201e.html) |
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Japan
Education Fairs |
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They
are held by JASSO in Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines,
Vietnam, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, China, Europe, the
U.S., etc., to provide firsthand information to students directly.
Besides general information which is provided by JASSO, representatives
from national, local public and private universities in Japan,
Japanese-language institutes, and organizations related to
international students provide individual information.
Information on dates, venues and institutions participating
in the Japan Education Fairs are available on the JASSO web
site (http://www.jasso.go.jp)
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7. |
Local
educational departments or organizations |
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Your
home country's educational departments or organizations provide
information on study abroad. |
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8. |
Web
site |
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Refer
to the related sections and Chapter 15 of this booklet to
get web site addresses of organizations concerned |
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2. Information gathering