Study in Japan

Advantage of Study in Japan

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・High level of education : More than one hundred Japanese universities listed in English Course is Available THE world University ranking 2019. Japanese universities provide degree programs in English both at undergraduate and graduate level. ・You can learn the world’s leading science and technology, etc. ・English courses are offered in various fields : Undergraduate and Postgraduate. Find a degree program in English! University Degree Courses Offered in English (JASSO) ・Reasonable academic fees : both at Public and Private Universities. https://www.jasso.go.jp/en/study_j/search/daigakukensaku.html

・Safe at any time : Low crime rate and resilient society for natural disaster. Search for universities and junior colleges (Japan Study Support) https://www.jpss.jp/en/ ・Diversity of Religion: Friendly for any religion. ・For Muslim/ma students : masjids and halal food are available in major cities. Admission Calendar

What you can learn in Japan? Education system and academic calendar in Japan is unique. Most of the Japanese universities oﬀer enrollment in April or October. Let’s check what to do.

When does the program you are interested in start? How much do you need for preparation? Check the following indicative timetable. The procedure from application to enrollment will vary depending on school. Please thoroughly review your favorite universities’ application website.

Enrollment: October (International Undergraduate program) Computer Mechanical Energy Aerospace Agricultural and Science Engineering Engineering Engineering Life Science - - - - 11 1 2 8 3 8 4 8 10October Application Admission Decision Enrollment Procedure Start of the Screening Period Announcement Deadline Semester

あア - - - - 8 11 11 3 1 3 1 3 4April Application Admission Decision Enrollment Procedure Start of the Screening Period Announcement Deadline Semester Economics & Law& Public Literature Arts & Design Enrollment: Business Management Policy April

1 2 Why study in Japan? English Course

What you can learn in Japan? Education system and academic calendar in Japan is unique. Most of the Japanese universities oﬀer enrollment in April or October. Let’s check what to do.

1 2 Academic Fees Student Life in Japan

Academic fees in Japan are not as high as those in other countries. Though the fees are reasonable, Studying in Japan assure your safety and security. the quality of education is assured. Please ﬁnd further information about Academic Fee on J-MENA Website. ① Accommodation Both university dormitories and private apartments are located in safety areas. https://jmena.jp/kanri/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/16_sgtj_2018_e.pdf ② Public transportation system In Japan boasts of its on time departure and arrival and helps you reach the destination safely and securely. Undergraduate and Graduate School ③ With well-established health insurance system You can receive advanced medical care when you fall ill just with a small amount of payment.

National University ④ Safe at any time Japan is known as a good place to live with its low crime rate. Admission Fees EGP 42,750 (1st year only) Tuition Fees EGP 81,210 TRY 15,030 , TRY 28,546 AED 9,585 282 000 535,800 AED 18,209

博多駅 HAKATA STATION USD 2,609 JPY JPY USD 4,957

（Note: exchange rate at September 12, 2019）

Admission Fees Private University (1st year only) Tuition Fees The average of cost of living in Japan is much reasonable and clear. 200,000 800,000 Breakdown of itemized monthly spending (National Average) Insurance EGP 30,322 - 51,129 EGP 121,300 - 561,012 Food Rent Utility TRY 10,658 - 79,915 JPY JPY TRY 42,634 - 197,184 AED 6,799 - 50,992 to to AED 27,198 - 125,792 Commuting USD 1,850 USD 7,405 - 34,250 1,500,000 3,700,000 Food EGP 4,093 TRY 1,438 AED 917 USD 249 JPY JPY Rent EGP 5,154 TRY 1,812 AED 1,155 USD 314 (depends on faculty) (depends on faculty) Utility EGP 1,061 TRY 373 AED 237 USD 64 454 159 101 27 （Note: exchange rate at September 12, 2019） Insurance EGP TRY AED USD Source: JASSO『Student Guide to Japan 2019-2020』 Commuting EGP 757 TRY 266 AED 266 USD 46 （Note: exchange rate at September 12, 2019） Scholarship Source: JASSO『Student Guide to Japan 2019-2020』

Student Support & activities

In Japan, various organizations provide scholarship for supporting your student life in Japan. ①Japanese universities oﬀer a comprehensive range of support services to ensure our students’ health and Let’s ﬁnd the scholarships you can apply before you arrive in Japan. wellbeing, and to help students get the very best out of their academic and extracurricular student lives.

URL: https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/planning/about-scholarship/ ②Japanese universities oﬀer a wide range of extra-curricular activities that provide all kinds of opportunities to meet students sharing similar interests.

Scholarship information lookup (Japan Study Support) ③There are opportunities to participate in local events like festivals, music events, or, as well as opportunities to URL: https://www.jpss.jp/en/scholarship/ interact with people in Japan.

3 4 Academic Fees Student Life in Japan

博多駅 HAKATA STATION USD 2,609 JPY JPY USD 4,957

（Note: exchange rate at September 12, 2019）

Student Support & activities

3 4 J-MENA Project Partner Universities

Doshisha University Hiroshima University Osaka University Shibaura Institute of Technology

Our founding spirit consists of three main principles: Hiroshima University is a national institution founded in 1949, Osaka University was the sixth imperial university in Japan, founded Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT) is a private university of Christianity, Liberalism and Internationalism. Doshisha was incorporating many different institutions of higher education. The in 1931 with the strong support of the citizens, businesses, and science and engineering located in Tokyo, Japan. Since its governmental leaders of Osaka. It has been recognized as one of the founded by Joseph Hardy Neesima in 1875 as the first University has been growing ever since; adding new schools, foundation of 1927, SIT has consistently focused its efforts to leading research universities in the world and is at the forefront of Japanese school advocating the teaching of Christianity. research institutes, and centers. Today it is counted among the nurture practical engineers, taking the founder Shiro national universities and consists of 12 schools, 11 graduate technological and social innovation. Doshisha has more than 29,000 students and about 1,500 of Numerous prominent scientists have worked at Osaka University Arimoto’s words “Nurturing engineers who learn from society schools, a research institute, research facilities, and affiliated them are from outside Japan. such as the Nobel Laureate in Physics Hideki Yukawa. It is the 4th and contribute to society” as its philosophy. In view of the hospitals. The University has approximately 11,000 undergraduate best ranked higher education institution in Japan (71st worldwide) URL▶ https://www.doshisha.ac.jp/en/index.html need of the times, SIT reinterprets the spirit as “Nurturing students and 4,500 graduate students currently enrolled, as in 2019 by the QS World University Rankings. engineers and scientists who learn from the world and well as around 1,900 international students from approximately In October of 2007, Osaka University and Osaka University of Foreign 70 different countries. Studies merged, continuing our development as one of the most contribute to global sustainability” and is promoting reform Today, HU is making steady progress as a global university, taking on prominent comprehensive research universities in the nation. under the strong leadership of management. worldwide challenges and strengthening its global educational We now have 11 undergraduate schools, 16 graduate schools, 6 URL▶ https://www.shibaura-it.ac.jp/en/ network by signing international exchange agreements with research institutes, 2 hospitals, 4 libraries and 17 collaborative universities around the world and opening overseas bases at education research facilities on campus, including national joint-use facilities. In addition, we have World-leading research centers such strategic locations. as Immunology Frontier Research Center (iFReC) and the Center for URL▶ https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en Information and Neural Networks (CiNet).

URL▶ https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/index.html

Kyoto University Niigata University Tohoku University Tokai University

Kyoto University was founded in 1897 in the City of Kyoto, Japan's Niigata University (NU) has a long history and a rich tradition, with its Since its establishment in 1907, Tohoku University has always Tokai University is a private university established by Dr. historic center of art, culture, and scholarship. Since its founding, predecessor organizations dating back about 150 years. Since its emphasized the three principles “Research First”, “Open Door” Shigeyoshi Matsumae in1942 to nurture young people who founding, the university has played a vital role as a center of higher the university has cultivated a distinctive academic tradition and “Practice Orientation”. Many brilliant students graduated can contribute to the world peace. Tokai University consists of education and advanced research in Japan, aiming to contribute to world emphasizing the value of free and open-minded dialogue and peace and development, blessed with an abundance of nature offering in its 111 years’ history and we are proud to say, that our 7 campuses in Sapporo, Takanawa, Yoyogi, Shonan, Isehara, fostering a spirit of individuality and autonomy in its scholars. Our the ideal environment for students and researchers. With a student body research achievements had and continue to have a Shimizu, and Kumamoto, which are composed of 19 university boasts 10 Nobel Prize winners. Our graduates routinely of approximately 12,000 students and 3,000 academic and administrative substantial impact on both the academic world as well as the undergraduate schools made up of 75 majors and 19 graduate go on to play important roles in both national and international members, today, NU has developed into a large-scale, comprehensive global community. The continued collaborations and schools. The total student population is about 30,000 and 1100 university with two campuses, a university hospital and several research affairs as key players. Kyoto University currently comprises 10 innovations are a major reason for our selection as one of the of those are international students. Tokai University has six institutes including the Brain Research Institute and the Research Institute faculties, 18 graduate schools, 13 research institutions, and 23 for Natural Hazards and Disaster Recovery. Bachelor’s, Master’s and first three Designated National Universities by the Japanese offices abroad (Denmark, Vienna, Hawaii, Korea, Thailand and educational institutes and other establishments. Approximately Doctoral degree programs at NU cover a wide range of academic fields: government in June 2017. Vladivostok), and maintains academic exchange agreements 2,600 of the university’s 23,400 students hail from overseas, with humanities, education, law, economics, science, medicine, health URL▶ https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/ with more than 125 universities/organizations in 39 countries. sciences, dentistry, engineering and agriculture. NU actively promotes students from over 110 different countries and regions, our URL▶ https://www.u-tokai.ac.jp/english/ independent and creative studies for our students while also striving to be campuses boast a rich culture diversity. an international base for higher education and advanced research by URL▶ https://www.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/ promoting collaborative research and education with overseas universities and institutions.

URL▶ https://www.niigata-u.ac.jp/en

5 6 J-MENA Project Partner Universities

Doshisha University Hiroshima University Osaka University Shibaura Institute of Technology

URL▶ https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/index.html

Kyoto University Niigata University Tohoku University Tokai University

URL▶ https://www.niigata-u.ac.jp/en

5 6 J-MENA Project Partner Universities

Tokyo Institute of Technology Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Tottori University The University of Tokyo

Tokyo Tech is the top national university for science and Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS) is one of the oldest universities Tottori University is devoted to education, research and social The University of Tokyo (UTokyo) was established in 1877 as the first technology in Japan with a history spanning more than 130 in Japan. Founded in 1873, this prominent university has conducted contribution with its basic concept of “Fusion of Knowledge and national university in Japan. As a leading research university, UTokyo offers academic research on languages, cultures, and societies of all regions Practice” to contribute widely to the societies of local and courses in essentially all academic disciplines at both undergraduate and years. Of the approximately 10,000 students at the Ookayama, across the globe. When first reestablished as a university under the international communities inheriting those traditions, deepening graduate levels and conducts research across the full spectrum of academic post-war education system in 1949, TUFS had only one undergraduate activity. The University aims to provide its students with a rich and varied Suzukakedai, and Tamachi Campuses, half are in their knowledge and mastering theories through practice. bachelor's degree program while the other half are in master's program with twelve departments. academic environment that ensures opportunities for both intellectual Today, TUFS has three undergraduate schools, the School of Language Tottori University aims to cultivate human resources who can development and the acquisition of professional knowledge and skills. and doctoral degree programs. International students and Culture Studies, the School of International Area Studies, and the solve problems in local communities, have international UTokyo is known for the excellence of its faculty and students, and since its number 1,800. There are 1,200 faculty and 600 administrative School of Japan Studies; one graduate school, the Graduate School of perspectives, and play an important role in society. As for the foundation, many of its graduates have gone on to become leaders in Global Studies; and two affiliated organizations, the Research Institute for research activities, it has distinctive research facilities such as the government, business, and academia. and technical staff members. Language and Cultures of Asia and Africa, and the Japanese Language world-famous Arid Land Research Center, Fungus/Mushroom Currently, UTokyo is comprised of 10 Faculties, 15 Graduate Schools, 35 In the 21st century, the role of science and technology Center for International Students. In 2019, the "Joint Doctoral Program for Resource and Research Center that has the world largest genetic affiliated research institutes (including the Research Center for Advanced universities has become increasingly important. Tokyo Tech Sustainability Research" was established in cooperation with two resources, and Chromosome Engineering Research Center Science and Technology, and University-wide centers), three affiliated continues to develop global leaders in the fields of science neighboring universities. working on drug development and regenerative medicine, which libraries and three institutes for advanced study. Currently, TUFS offers majors in 28 languages and a total of 75 languages to Furthermore, the Faculties, Graduate Schools and research institutes have are publicizing many new insights to the world. In this way, and technology, and contributes to the betterment of society study. The mission of Tokyo University of Foreign Studies is to conduct facilities associated with them; for instance, the University of Tokyo Hospital Tottori University has vigorous activities across various fields with through its research, focusing on solutions to global issues. research and instruction, both theoretical and practical, on the world’s is one such facility. the fundamental concept of “Fusion of Knowledge and Practice” The Institute's long-term goal is to become the world's languages and the cultures rooted in them. We aim to provide the cultural In addition to the three main campuses of Hongo, Komaba and Kashiwa, refinement necessary to engage in international activities, and to deepen and is contributing to the advancement of local areas and the facilities affiliated with UTokyo are spread throughout Japan. leading science and technology university. the understanding of regions around the world through the study of their worlds as the “Bastion of Knowledge and Lands”. URL▶ https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/index.html languages. URL▶ https://www.titech.ac.jp/english/ URL▶ https://www.tottori-u.ac.jp/3984.htm URL▶ http://www.tufs.ac.jp/english/

Tokyo University of Marine Science Tokyo University of the Arts University of Tsukuba Waseda University

and Technology Tokyo University of the Arts was founded in May 1949 under the Since its inception in Tsukuba Science City in 1973, the University First established in early 1882, Waseda University, a top National School Establishment Law (Act No. 150 of 1949) of Tsukuba has offered a comprehensive curriculum of education, institution of higher education based in central Tokyo, has Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology (TUMSA) has been covering everything from literature and science to fine arts and through a merger of Tokyo Fine Arts School (currently the 50,000 students in 13 undergraduate and 20 postgraduate provided education to develop specialists who helped govern and physical education. Although the university’s roots stretch back manage ocean use in Japan. Based on its motto "Voices from the Faculty of Fine Arts) and Tokyo Music School (currently the much further than 40 years; its origins lie in the Normal School, the schools. It was founded on three principles: independence of Ocean" TUMSAT has focused its efforts since the merger on fulfilling its Faculty of Music). At the time of its establishment, the university first of its kind in Japan, established in 1872. scholarship, practical application of scholarship and fostering mission to help Japan develop as a maritime nation and play a role in comprised ten departments in two faculties, the Faculty of Fine The University of Tsukuba is a future-oriented institution, and its contributions to the international community. From this of good citizenship. Waseda’s mission is to build leaders, and Arts (Departments of Painting, Sculpture, Crafts, Architecture, and fundamental perspective, we offer students opportunities for we have always sought to be an open university offering it does, producing seven prime ministers and countless interdisciplinary education aimed at fostering internationally comprehensive education and research related to the ocean with a Aesthetics and Art History), the Faculty of Music (Departments of other leaders in government, business, journalism, science, minded people. With faculties covering humanities, sciences, focus on the development of highly specialized researchers and Composition, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Conducting, and literature and the arts. Waseda is Japan’s most global campus, professionals. Our aim is to form an internationally outstanding center Musicology), as well as the University Library. sports, and art, we are a university in the true sense of the original Latin meaning “the whole,” and aim to nurture tomorrow’s global with over 7000 international students from 120 countries, and for marine education and research in order to develop specialists who The Graduate School comprises four schools; the Graduate School will play leading roles in industry, government and academia in leaders through a broad-ranging pursuit of academic excellence. partnerships with over 800 prominent institutions in 80 of Fine Arts, the Graduate School of Music, the Graduate School of international settings. Furthermore, taking advantage of our Indeed, we seek to leverage our position in center of Tsukuba, countries. specialization in oceanography, we particularly focus on promoting Film and New Media, and the Graduate School of Global Arts. The Japan’s world-leading research hub, to promote harmonious ▶ and advancing global scientific research in the maritime field, university also contains the Music High School and an education coexistence among all humankind. URL https://www.waseda.jp/top/en comprehensively covering the environment, resources and energy. and research facility attached to the Faculty of Music. URL▶ http://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/ URL▶ https://www.kaiyodai.ac.jp/english/ URL▶ https://www.geidai.ac.jp/english/

7 8 J-MENA Project Partner Universities

Tokyo Institute of Technology Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Tottori University The University of Tokyo

Tokyo University of Marine Science Tokyo University of the Arts University of Tsukuba Waseda University and Technology Tokyo University of the Arts was founded in May 1949 under the Since its inception in Tsukuba Science City in 1973, the University First established in early 1882, Waseda University, a top National School Establishment Law (Act No. 150 of 1949) of Tsukuba has offered a comprehensive curriculum of education, institution of higher education based in central Tokyo, has Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology (TUMSA) has been covering everything from literature and science to fine arts and through a merger of Tokyo Fine Arts School (currently the 50,000 students in 13 undergraduate and 20 postgraduate provided education to develop specialists who helped govern and physical education. Although the university’s roots stretch back manage ocean use in Japan. Based on its motto "Voices from the Faculty of Fine Arts) and Tokyo Music School (currently the much further than 40 years; its origins lie in the Normal School, the schools. It was founded on three principles: independence of Ocean" TUMSAT has focused its efforts since the merger on fulfilling its Faculty of Music). At the time of its establishment, the university first of its kind in Japan, established in 1872. scholarship, practical application of scholarship and fostering mission to help Japan develop as a maritime nation and play a role in comprised ten departments in two faculties, the Faculty of Fine The University of Tsukuba is a future-oriented institution, and its contributions to the international community. From this of good citizenship. Waseda’s mission is to build leaders, and Arts (Departments of Painting, Sculpture, Crafts, Architecture, and fundamental perspective, we offer students opportunities for we have always sought to be an open university offering it does, producing seven prime ministers and countless interdisciplinary education aimed at fostering internationally comprehensive education and research related to the ocean with a Aesthetics and Art History), the Faculty of Music (Departments of other leaders in government, business, journalism, science, minded people. With faculties covering humanities, sciences, focus on the development of highly specialized researchers and Composition, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Conducting, and literature and the arts. Waseda is Japan’s most global campus, professionals. Our aim is to form an internationally outstanding center Musicology), as well as the University Library. sports, and art, we are a university in the true sense of the original Latin meaning “the whole,” and aim to nurture tomorrow’s global with over 7000 international students from 120 countries, and for marine education and research in order to develop specialists who The Graduate School comprises four schools; the Graduate School will play leading roles in industry, government and academia in leaders through a broad-ranging pursuit of academic excellence. partnerships with over 800 prominent institutions in 80 of Fine Arts, the Graduate School of Music, the Graduate School of international settings. Furthermore, taking advantage of our Indeed, we seek to leverage our position in center of Tsukuba, countries. specialization in oceanography, we particularly focus on promoting Film and New Media, and the Graduate School of Global Arts. The Japan’s world-leading research hub, to promote harmonious ▶ and advancing global scientific research in the maritime field, university also contains the Music High School and an education coexistence among all humankind. URL https://www.waseda.jp/top/en comprehensively covering the environment, resources and energy. and research facility attached to the Faculty of Music. URL▶ http://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/ URL▶ https://www.kaiyodai.ac.jp/english/ URL▶ https://www.geidai.ac.jp/english/

7 8 J-MENA Project Partner Universities What is J-MENA project?

Make “Study in Japan” familiar to the people Kyushu University JASSO J-MENA stands for Japan-Middle East and North Africa. Kyushu University is one of Japan’s foremost research The Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) is an - One of the regional project under “Study in Japan Global Network Project” to familiarize Study in Japan through universities. Originally founded in 1911 as one of the seven organization under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of imperial universities, it has since nurtured countless educators, Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan. disseminating actual ﬁgure of study in Japan and to promote academic linkage among universities in the region researchers and medical practitioners who have made positive As a core and leading organization in the provision of and Japan contribution to society in Japan and beyond. Comprehensive in student services, JASSO comprehensively administers - Covers 21 countries in the region its scope, Kyushu University has 12 undergraduate and 18 scholarship programs, support programs for international - Funded by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sport, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan graduate schools, in addition to the university hospital and a students, and student life support programs. JASSO aims to handful of world-class research centers. It now hosts talented foster creative individuals who can become the leaders of students and eminent researchers from over 100 countries the next generation of society, while promoting international around the globe. As a leading comprehensive research understanding and exchange. Students from MENA university, Kyushu University boasts strengths across a range of URL▶ https://www.jasso.go.jp/en/index.html Region in Japanese Universities disciplines, from medicine, engineering and the natural sciences to the social science and humanities. Prospective Students URL▶ http://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/ and their Families Japanese Companies in MENA Region J-MENA Universities in MENA Region Platform Connecting Each other in MENA Region and Japan

Japanese Government Alumni of Japan University in MENA Region Japanese Universities Useful Information

Dissemination of Information Connecting Stakeholders and analyzing information to ﬁnd eﬀective way to promote Study in Japan - Enhancing dissemination of information on attractive aspects of Study in Japan via Web & SNS - Introducing live voice of students in Japan - Exhibiting at study fairs

Connecting with Universities - Promote student exchange program - Supporting MoU on academic exchange - Provide information of Japanese universities and their English programs

Connecting with Alumni Association of Japanese University - Encouraging alumni and alumni association to disseminate their experience in Japan to potential students

“Study in Japan” Website JASSO Website https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/ https://www.jasso.go.jp/en/index.html

9 10 J-MENA Project Partner Universities What is J-MENA project?

Japanese Government Alumni of Japan University in MENA Region Japanese Universities Useful Information

Connecting with Universities - Promote student exchange program - Supporting MoU on academic exchange - Provide information of Japanese universities and their English programs

Connecting with Alumni Association of Japanese University - Encouraging alumni and alumni association to disseminate their experience in Japan to potential students

“Study in Japan” Website JASSO Website https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/ https://www.jasso.go.jp/en/index.html

9 10 Advantage of Study in Japan

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