1, Q: What are the forms of studying in Japan?
A: According to the nature of educational institutions, there are (a) Japanese schools and universities that study Japanese. (b) Institutions of higher education, such as university departments (undergraduate) and universities (graduate schools), short-term universities and specialized schools. According to the time of studying abroad and the way of visa application, it is divided into long-term study abroad for more than 1 year and short-term study abroad for less than 1 year. In addition, according to the funds for studying abroad, it can be divided into public study abroad with various scholarships and self-funded study abroad with personal burden. These forms of studying abroad are full-time or half-day in the morning and afternoon. Studying abroad does not include evening classes and distance classes through communication.
2. Q: What's the difference between schools and universities in Japan?
A: Japanese schools refer to Japanese educational institutions recognized by the Japan Education Promotion Association, including various forms of schools. University subjects refer to the institutions that most private universities and short-term universities aim at Japanese education for students who want to enter their own schools. Recently, Japanese schools have started teaching on the premise of entering colleges and universities, and graduates from other disciplines in universities have many choices, so the functional differences between Japanese schools and other disciplines in universities are getting smaller and smaller.
3. q:? University? And then what? Short or big? 、? College? What is the difference?
A:? University? 、? Short or big? 、? College? They are all higher education institutions with high school graduation as the admission condition, but their study years, degrees or qualifications obtained, teaching contents and personnel training purposes are different. ? University? Chinese, except medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine, is a four-year program, and you can get a bachelor's degree after graduation. ? Short-term university? It's a two-year program, okay? Associate degree? . ? College? Mainly 2 years, can you get it? Major? Title. Generally speaking,? University? College focuses on learning knowledge and skills. From this feature, the short and the big are somewhere in between.
4. q:? Graduate student? And then what? College students? What is the difference?
A: Graduate students and Chinese? Graduate student? Different means that the audited entity studies on the basis of its own research topics in graduate schools and universities, and does not grant degrees. China? Graduate student? Japanese equivalence? Monks and doctoral students? . College students refer to graduate students whose purpose is to obtain degrees. Generally, it is divided into two-year master's courses (doctoral preparatory courses) and three-year doctoral courses (postdoctoral courses). In recent years, because the study time of graduate students can be used as the preparation time for the college entrance examination, I hope to become? Graduate student? The number of international students is increasing. Graduate student? Refers to the auditor. College students? Master's or doctoral students).
(2) Study abroad procedures
There are three main steps to go through the formalities of studying abroad. One is to obtain the admission permit of the school studying abroad, the other is to apply to the Immigration Bureau of the Ministry of Justice of Japan through the school and obtain the residence qualification certificate, and the third is to apply for and obtain a visa.
5. Q: What are the procedures for studying in a Japanese school?
Japanese schools enroll students four times a year, starting in April, July, 65438+ 10 and 65438+ 10 respectively. The enrollment time, conditions and methods of each school are different, but most of them start enrolling students six months earlier than the start of school. The number of applicants for the first term of school in April was the highest, followed by 10, July and 1. Most schools start enrolling students in April and 10, and some schools start enrolling students in July and 10, but generally speaking, there are not many. After deciding which school to study in, please get the school's enrollment brochure and prepare to apply.
6. Q: What are the procedures for attending a junior college?
A: Junior college (door) schools only enroll the first phase of school in April, which is characterized by a long enrollment cycle. Most students who study in specialized schools go to Japanese schools to learn Japanese first. However, if you meet the admission requirements, you can also enter a special school directly. However, not all colleges can accept international students, and they need to be confirmed when applying.
7. Q: What are the procedures for studying in a university?
A: Generally, universities only enroll international students who start school in April, and a few schools enroll students who start school in September or 10. In addition, some schools admit students who entered school in April several times. Most schools choose students according to the results of Japanese study abroad examination, written examination and interview provided by our school. Students must take the entrance examination in Japan. However, some schools have special entrance examinations in China, or directly enter Japanese universities by reviewing personal data. The time for university registration and examination is: private universities that start in April start from the autumn of the previous year to1~ February of the enrollment year; The state-owned and public universities that started in April are from the end of the previous year to February-March of the enrollment year. The enrollment time, conditions and methods of each school are different, and everyone needs to be prepared in advance. Under normal circumstances, you should study in a Japanese school or university first, and collect information to prepare for the exam while learning Japanese.
8. Q: What are the procedures for graduate school?
A: Graduate schools recruit master students and doctoral students. Generally speaking, they only enter school in April. There are also a few schools that enroll students in September or 10, and some schools have other school hours. Most schools hold entrance exams in their own schools, so students must come to Japan to take the exams. However, there are also some schools that only select according to personal data, and those who pass the selection can directly enter the graduate school. Regarding the registration and examination time of graduate schools, the period of starting school in April is from the autumn of the previous year to March of the year of enrollment. Different universities, different professional arrangements and time schedules are different. Other majors have enrolled students twice since April.
9. Q: What qualifications or conditions do you need to study in a Japanese school?
Answer: To have a senior high school education (12) or above, the Japanese proficiency should reach the level equivalent to the Japanese proficiency test (CET-4 or above). In addition, we must be able to pay for studying abroad, have a firm willingness to study abroad and have a clear purpose of studying abroad.
10, q: what qualifications or conditions do you need to study in a junior college?
A: You must have a high school education or above (12), have a second-level qualification certificate for Japanese proficiency test, have the ability to pay for studying abroad, have the determination to study abroad, and have a clear purpose.
1 1. Q: What qualifications or conditions do you need to study in a university?
A: You must have a high school education (12) or above, have a Japanese level equivalent to the Japanese proficiency test level 2 or above, be able to pay for studying abroad, have the determination to study abroad, and have a clear purpose. International students studying in English-major schools have no requirement for Japanese ability, but there are few such courses.
12, q: what qualifications or conditions do you need to study for graduate students?
A: You must have a bachelor's degree (16) or equivalent, have a Japanese level equivalent to the Japanese proficiency test level 2 or above, be able to pay for studying abroad, have the determination to study abroad, and have a clear purpose. The requirement that foreign students majoring in English teaching cannot speak Japanese.
13, q: what should I pay attention to when preparing materials for studying abroad?
A: Please read the enrollment brochure and notice of the school you are applying for carefully, and prepare the necessary materials according to the requirements of the enrollment brochure. The submission of personal data must strictly abide by the time limit, so please make preparations in advance.
14, Q: Do I need the Japanese proficiency test results sponsored by the Japan Fund for International Exchange to prove my Japanese proficiency?
A: If overseas schools do not make this requirement, it is generally unnecessary. The school will evaluate students' Japanese ability through exams and interviews. However, if you have time to take the Japanese proficiency test, try to take it. Because the results of Japanese proficiency test are more reliable than other Japanese proficiency tests.
(3) Apply for qualification certificates and visas.
After obtaining the admission permit of the school studying abroad, you can apply for the certificate of going to Japan and staying in Japan. First, apply for residence qualification to the Immigration Bureau of the Japanese Ministry of Justice through the school. After obtaining the residence qualification certificate, apply for a visa to the Consular Section of the Japanese Embassy in China or the local consulates through an agency. Residence qualification certificate and visa are important documents for entering and staying in Japan. Please pay attention to the validity period and keep them properly.
15, Q: Is there any difference between a study visa and a study visa?
A: According to the different courses of overseas schools, the types of visas issued to international students are also different. Most Japanese schools have study visas, and some Japanese schools and universities, undergraduate, short-term universities, junior colleges and graduate schools have study visas. ? Graduate student? According to different majors, it is divided into two types: study visa and study visa. The main difference between studying abroad visa and studying abroad visa lies in the validity period, whether there are student discounts and whether there are medical insurance preferential policies.
16, q: proof of financial ability is required to apply for the qualification certificate of staying in school. How much should I prepare for this?
A: This is a procedure to confirm whether you can afford to study abroad, so please calculate it according to your study abroad plan. The Immigration Bureau of Japan's Ministry of Justice has no clear figures. According to our past experience and the requirements of various schools, we need a deposit certificate of at least RMB 6,543,800+RMB 8,000.
17, q: what information should I prepare for applying for a visa after the residence qualification certificate is approved?
A: Applicants should apply for a visa from the Consular Section of the Japanese Embassy or the Japanese Consulate General. Please go through the designated applicant in practice. To apply for a visa, you need a passport, photo, original and photocopy of residence qualification certificate, photocopy of household registration book, temporary residence permit or residence certificate (if the applicant's household registration is not within the jurisdiction of the consular department or consulate general of the application place) and a visa application form. In addition, when applying for studying abroad or studying for a visa, you also need to submit a questionnaire, the payer's employment certificate and graduation certificate (only for studying abroad). The required information may change, please be sure to confirm with the agency.
18, q: how should I apply for a visa to take the entrance examination in Japan? What are the chances of getting a visa? How long will it take?
A: If you have an identity guarantor in Japan, you can apply for a short-term visa to Japan. On a short-term visa, do I have to take an exam? What is the general name for going to Japan? Examination visa? You need to submit the school's examination admission ticket when applying. Under normal circumstances, as long as there is no problem with the application content, visas will be issued according to the examination date.
(D) the method of choosing a school to study abroad
The first step to study abroad is to choose a school. Please make flexible use of the Internet, study abroad magazines, study abroad materials, friends' introductions, returned overseas students and other information, intermediaries, study abroad consultation and so on to find a school that suits you. Please note that the information collected must be comprehensive, and you can't decide which school to go to just one piece of information.
19, Q: Please introduce some good Japanese schools.
A: Whether it is good or not depends on whether it suits you. You should decide for yourself. But in fact, it is difficult to determine in advance in China. Collecting a large amount of information through multiple channels and comparing with many schools is also one of the ways to determine the application for Japanese schools.
20. Q: Please introduce some good universities. Can you provide university rankings?
A: A good university is not equal to a top university. A good university refers to a university that suits you, and the top universities are all universities with high evaluation by others (is there any reference value from the statistical point of view? )。 Of course, the university that suits you is the best university, which is certain.