First, language learning.
The language requirements for Japanese university enrollment are: Japanese, liberal arts N 1 or above, science N2 or above, and English TOEFL score of 70 or above. The specific requirements may vary according to different schools and majors, but if you want to apply for a university directly without going through a language school, you must start language learning in advance.
Although "graduate students" don't have such rigid requirements for language scores, all the processes need to use Japanese (except a few courses taught in English), so it is very important to lay a good foundation for language in advance.
I suggest that you start preparing for language learning when you have the idea of going to Japan for postgraduate study. You can directly apply for a study class aimed at Japanese N2 and Japanese N 1, or you can prepare for TOEFL. For most students, it is not difficult to use their spare time.
Second, look for research areas.
If you want to go to college, you need to be clear about your research topic. Research topics can be set according to the major and research field of your university, and it is often more advantageous to choose a field that you know and have a certain research foundation. When choosing, you need to fully read the literature and previous studies in this field. You can refer to other people's research status and achievements to find out the existing problems or areas that can be improved. Usually, this is what you need to determine.
When choosing a research field, on the one hand, you need to consider your own interests. Choosing your favorite field can make you happy and more likely to achieve excellent results. On the other hand, you need to consider your professional background and foundation. If your professional foundation is not too hard and you are not qualified for this research, then your future scientific research life will be very painful and tormented. On the other hand, professional background and foundation are also important considerations for Japanese university teachers when considering enrolling students. Furthermore, if students are considering employment instead of taking the research route, they need to consider the employment problem in this research field, and choosing a major and research field with good employment prospects is more conducive to employment.
Third, write a research plan.
The research plan should include three points: research motivation, specific research methods and expected results of the research. Why do I want to do this research, what I will find through research, the research status and future research guide in this research field, and what contribution this research will bring to society or academia need to be written into the research plan.
The specific contents of the research plan usually include:
1. What kind of knowledge are you interested in during your undergraduate or working period? This needs to be combined with your own research topic;
2. Why are you interested in this research, and the reasons for entering the graduate school for further study;
3. The current situation of this research field can also discuss the previous achievements in this field;
4. On the basis of the above, discuss your research topic. This is a key and key point, not empty, but concrete; (that is, "research")
5. Why did you choose this tutor, such as your feelings after reading the tutor's paper, and so on. (This can be adjusted according to the contacted tutor)
6. The specific contents and methods of postgraduate study;
7. Future plans;
Tutors usually judge whether the students' professional foundation and ideas match their own research direction according to their research plans. How the research plan is written will directly determine the result of contacting the tutor later.
Fourth, contact the tutor.
According to your own research topic, choose a research department closely related to it, and then further narrow the research field through the website of this research department. After finding the ideal laboratory, contact the teacher through the website managed by the tutor to further confirm its research content.
It should be noted that when choosing a tutor, try to choose a tutor close to the direction you expect to learn. When there is a big gap between the topic you set and the research topic of your tutor, you may be admitted. Even if you are accepted, there may be some differences between the tutor's guidance and the projects you didn't expect, or between you and the teacher. Therefore, when choosing a tutor, you must spend enough time to fully communicate with the tutor and clearly express your intentions to avoid some problems in the future.
When contacting the teacher by email, if the teacher is interested in your research topic, he may ask for a video interview.
Verb (abbreviation for verb) make a wish and take an exam
After obtaining the teacher's consent, you need to submit application materials to the university, that is, make a wish. Specific application materials, contact address, material verification fee, etc. The school will send a notice, and your tutor will also send a notice.
Generally need to prepare materials are:
University transcript
university diploma
Abstract of graduation thesis
research project
Professor recommendation letter
After submitting the application materials, the school will review and choose the exam. After passing the exam, you will get the qualification of "graduate student" in the school.
6. Obtain the residence qualification in China.
After passing the examination, the school will confirm the students' qualifications, and the Japan Immigration Bureau will hand over the student qualification confirmation certificate to the school. The school will mail the residence qualification certificate and the admission notice of the school to the students.
You must apply for a visa at the Japanese Embassy in China with this residence qualification certificate.
Seven. visa application
It is a convenient and quick way to apply for a visa through the agency designated by the embassy, which generally requires 200 yuan to 400 yuan.
The materials to be provided are:
A valid passport
Original and photocopy of residence qualification certificate in China.
Application form for entry visa to Japan (provided by consulate)
1 photo
Copy of household registration book
Notarial certificate of highest academic certificate
Payer's employment certificate.
Questionnaire (provided by consulate)