There are three modes of studying for a master's degree in Japan.

First, it is most common to go to a Japanese language school for one and a half or two years, and then go to a Japanese university to study for a master's degree. Advantages: the application conditions are low, the JTEST exam is above EF level, and the language school has little pressure, so it can adapt to the Japanese language environment and living environment in a relaxed environment. After graduation, you can directly enter Japanese universities to study for a master's degree, and the choice of schools and majors is very wide.

The disadvantage is that some students don't want to go to language schools when they have a good foundation in Japanese, and they think it's a waste of time.

In terms of cost, the annual tuition fee of language schools ranges from 500,000 to 700,000 yen.

The second type, which is more popular now, is to apply for graduate students (pre-master's degree or auditors) in Japanese universities.

The advantages are that the application conditions are not high, the Japanese international proficiency test is above Grade 2, and there is a professional knowledge base, and some need English ability. You don't have to study for one and a half years like a language school. Some people pass the professor's exam and become formal master students after half a year.

The disadvantage is that if you don't have a good foundation in Japanese, it will be very difficult to take classes with professors, and the course pressure will be greater. And some professors are very strict, even harsh, and don't let you work, or take the 1, but they can't pass the exam for two years.

The tuition fee for graduate students is thirty thousand yen per month.

Third, apply directly for a master's degree at a Japanese university.

The advantage is that you don't have to delay any time, and you are a master directly.

The disadvantage is that the application is more difficult and the examination is more difficult. Generally, there are exams in Japanese, English and professional subjects. And an interview. Need to go to Japan to take the exam.

In terms of cost, the tuition fee for a master's degree is about 500,000 yen a year.

Among these three methods, the first one has the lowest requirements for application conditions and is relatively easy. The second one has the lowest cost. The third is to save time.

It's ok to change majors, but if you don't have a professional knowledge base in cultural media, it's a problem whether you can pass the professor's exam.

I hope it helps you.

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