When
choosing the educational institute, you should consider the major
fields you wish to study, your objectives and qualification, as
well as your desired profession or direction in the future to make
an overall decision. After checking information in the internet
and acquiring a list of schools, respective school prospectus, school
guides and application guidelines, you should select a school according
to the following criteria. You should not decide on a school solely
on the basis of its name or reputation. It is advisable to take
the entrance examinations of several schools, since the examination
results may prevent you from gaining admission to the school of
your choice.
| 1.
Curriculum content |
| 2.
Japanese-language program |
| 3.
Special program for international students |
| 4.
Entrance examination |
| 5.
Tuition and other necessary expenses |
| 6.
Scholarships and financial support |
| 7.
Accommodation facilities |
| 8.
Research facilities |
| 9.
Location |
There is no official university ranking in Japan.
You should note that although international students at present
tend to concentrate in institutions in the Tokyo area (Refer to
Chapter 17,) other regions offer various advantages, such as lower
prices and rents than Tokyo, fewer students and unique curricula,
closer ties with the local community, abundant nature, clean, fresh
water and air. Therefore, consider schools not only in the Tokyo
area but in the whole of the country. |
3. Choosing a school