First, professional language requirements
1, business
Japan is the only country in the world that can change majors and apply for business, attracting a large number of students from other majors to apply for business, so Japanese business can be regarded as one of the most competitive disciplines.
Japanese business subjects, especially business administration, have higher language requirements for students. Basically, the top ten schools require Japanese proficiency of 1, and even some professors require Japanese scores of 140 or above, or the management research department of Hiroshima University requires Japanese scores of 140 or above.
Therefore, for business students, Japanese level is a necessary condition; In addition, like liberal arts, excellent English performance is also one of the most powerful weapons to attract professors' attention; However, the language requirements for business finance majors are not so strict, and generally Japanese level 2 can be used as the minimum application condition.
2. Science and engineering
Generally speaking, Japanese level 2 plus TOEFL 80+ scores can easily attract the attention of school professors; Of course, there are also some science and engineering majors, such as computer, machinery, electricity and other popular majors. Due to the large number of applicants and fierce competition, it is difficult to apply; For students of these majors, it is still necessary to strive for N 1 and TOEFL 80+.
3. Humanities
Among the students studying in Japan, liberal arts students basically occupy half of the country. With the understanding of Japan, most Japanese majors have the idea of studying in Japan, so the number of liberal arts students studying abroad has remained high.
In the application process, the language requirement for liberal arts students is basically Japanese 1, of course, the higher the score, the more dominant. Although the requirements for English are not very high, having a good TOEFL score will definitely add icing on the cake and increase the success rate of magnetism.
However, in the liberal arts, there is a special major-law. If you apply for law in Japan, you can go to a very good school if you basically reach the second grade.
Like other majors, such as art and medicine, although there are no clear and hard rules on language, professors will also ask about language ability in the process of magnetism. Applicants without language are like cash-strapped children, and there is no paper to prove to the professor. I believe that everyone does not want this to happen, so in order to have a decent application, we must pass every language barrier from now on.
Second, the language requirements of different types of schools.
1. Language school
Language schools are suitable for all kinds of applications, whether it is a short-term study tour or a transitional period for Japanese colleges and universities. Language schools can meet the requirements of applicants with relatively low Japanese level, and are the first choice for students with poor Japanese foundation and poor oral listening.
Usually, language schools will have Japanese culture-related courses and systematic cram schools for further education and guidance.
Generally, within three years after graduation in China, you need 150 hours of Japanese class when applying. Those who study related courses in the online school need to issue relevant class hour certificates from the online school.
If you graduate for more than three years, you need to submit JLPT N4 or above, Japanese proficiency test F or above, or NAT-TEST test 4 or above.
2. Specialized schools
Junior college is suitable for students who really want to learn a trade without pursuing academic qualifications.
Japan's specialized schools teach a wide range of contents, including Japanese materials, desserts, makeup, design, animation, comics, games, hand-made and so on. All kinds of practical or strange teaching contents can be found. Usually tuition fees are not cheap, but the skills and techniques learned are relatively high in gold. Some junior colleges can directly assign jobs after graduation, and it is a good choice whether to work in Japan or return to China for employment.
The application needs to submit Japanese proficiency test JLPT N2 or above, and generally only JLPT certificate is recognized.
3. Other subjects in the university
The university department is specially set up for foreign students, which is equivalent to the preparatory course. During the course, foreign students can learn Japanese and attend classes with Japanese college students. After completing one-year courses in other subjects, universities will give priority to undergraduates and graduate students.
But at present, only private universities in Japan offer other courses, and the tuition fees are not cheap, so it doesn't make any sense for students who want to enter Japanese public universities.
General private schools need Japanese proficiency test JLPT N2 and above Japanese certificate when applying for other university subjects. Some schools don't need a Japanese certificate, but if they want to enter the undergraduate course smoothly after completing the course, they need to pass the N2 certificate within 1 year, while universities need the n 1 certificate.
4. Undergraduate courses
Students who graduated from high school can apply for the exam, and their Japanese level must reach JLPT N2 or above.
According to the school curriculum, English teaching majors do not require Japanese proficiency, but they need relevant English proficiency certificates such as TOEFL.
In addition, to apply for undergraduate courses in Japanese universities, it is generally necessary to submit the results of the Japanese Study Abroad Examination (EJU), and also to pass interviews and written examinations in various schools. Only after passing the customs can you be admitted to the undergraduate course.
5. University graduate students
Graduate students in Japanese universities are not graduate students in China, so they can't get a master's degree. The graduate students here are just preparatory courses for monks, that is, preparatory courses for graduate students. Graduate students in Japanese universities are only auditees, and then they need to take university exams before they can enter universities.
According to different schools and majors, the language requirements for application are also different. Some schools will require Japanese proficiency test JLPT N2 or above, and some schools do not have strict language requirements and do not need Japanese qualification certificates.
6. University
Japanese college students are graduate students in the domestic concept, which is the goal of many students who want to go to Japan for further study. If you want to go to a first-class university in Japan, it may not be as severe as the domestic test, but the conditions for going to a prestigious school are not low.
Students in public universities in the applicant country require JLPT N 1 Japanese proficiency test, while public universities in first-class countries also require TOEFL scores above 60. Famous universities such as Tokyo University and Kyoto University require TOEFL scores above 90.
If you apply for a private college, the requirements will be much lower. Japanese requires JLPT N2 or above, but English does not.
Third, the advantages of studying in Japan
1. Teaching advantages
In Asia, Japanese teaching is one of the best. There are many universities in China, which are in the forefront of the global university rankings and have rich teaching experience. In terms of mode, they formed their own system after integrating the advanced experience of the West. The curriculum gives consideration to both theory and practice, attaches importance to students' autonomy in class, and stimulates students' innovative ability in practice. This arrangement has a good influence on students' all-round development, because it will promote their future work.
2. Cost advantage
The cost of studying abroad in Asian countries is lower than that in Europe and North America as a whole, so even though Japan ranks in the top three in Asian teaching, the cost of study and living is not very high, but it is also generous in the issuance of scholarships. The annual tuition fee of public universities in China is about 30,000 yuan, while that of private colleges is 565,438+10,000 yuan, which is more expensive but acceptable. Generally speaking, the daily necessities are between 50,000 and 80,000, and students can enjoy more discounts, so they are not expensive.