Japan's Tsukuba University to open campus in Malaysia
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The new campus of Tsukuba University is going to target students from Malaysia and neighbouring countries to equip them with skills to solve global problems affecting Southeast Asian countries.
Tsukuba University becomes the first Japanese university to set up an overseas branch granting degrees. The university is all set to open a campus in Kuala Lumpur offering interdisciplinary courses in September.
The new department is named "School of Transdisciplinary Science and Design," and it will target students from Malaysia and neighboring countries. The courses offered by the new department claim to equip students with skills to help solve global problems affecting Southeast Asian countries, the University of Tsukuba said, as reported by English Kyodonews.
Course Details and Students Intake
The new department will offer courses in humanities and social sciences, and statistics and environmental studies with Japanese language classes a required subject. Those who will complete the four-year curriculum will receive a Bachelor of Arts and Science. The student intake will be 40 and the university is planning to dispatch around 40 faculty members for the classes, which will be offered in both English and Japanese.
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‘Indian students can easily get a work visa in Japan,’ said official
Recently, the Japanese ambassador to India Hiroshi F Suzuki invited students from India to Japan to study and work in the Asian country. “I have one message for Indian people, particularly, to young people of India. Please go to Japan to study and work. If you are a student, it’s so easy to get a visa,” he said in the video interview. “If you are a student, all you have to do is present your student ID. I am encouraging young Indian people to go to Japan to get skill training and job opportunities," as reported by Indian Express.
As per the data of the Ministry of External Affairs, in 2022, a total of 1302 Indian students were present in Japan for higher studies. Japan gives an affordable study abroad option as compared to the US, UK and Australia.
Japanese Government Scholarships
To attract international students from other countries including India, and to promote mutual understanding with foreign countries, Japan offers various scholarships for Research Students, Undergraduate Students, College of Technology Students, Specialized Training College Students, Japanese Studies Students, and Teacher Training Students. Applications for most of these scholarships are closed for 2024, however for Research Students, the scholarship is open for 2025. The application period is from April 4 to May 3, 2024.
Q: How hard is it to get into University of Tokyo?
Q: How much does University of Tokyo cost for international students?
The University of Tokyo cost for international students is low for undergraduate and graduate study. Students can complete their degree under 3 L. The below table includes the University of Tokyo fees for Indian students:
Courses | 1st Year Tuition Fees | Duration & Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
MS (3 courses) | INR 3 L | Duration: 2 years |
MA (2 courses) | INR 2 L | Duration: 2 years |
MArch (1 course) | INR 3 L | Duration: 2 years |
MEng (1 course) | INR 3 L | Duration: 2 years |
Q: What would you need to get accepted into Tokyo University?
International students have to meet the University of Tokyo admissions requirements to get admission. These admission requirements will vary from one programme to another. International applicants whose first language is not English must meet below English language proficiency test score:
English Language Tests | Score Required |
|---|---|
TOEFL iBT | 100 |
IELTS | 7.0 |
We have provided below the general admission requirements for undergraduate and graduate admission at Tokyo University:
University of Tokyo Undergraduate Admission Requirements
- Submit your official high school transcripts
- Meet the English language proficiency test requirements
- Additional test scores for ACT/SAT (optional)
- Submit two letters of recommendation
University of Tokyo Graduate Admission Requirements
- Must complete a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
- Meet the English language proficiency test requirements
- Additional test scores for GMAT/GRE
- A Resume?
- Provide Two Letters of Recommendation
- The university also asks you to submit Two Essays
Q: What are the admission deadline for the University of Tokyo?
The University of Tokyo deadline for international students is Dec 13, 2024, for undergraduate admission. For admission to the graduate program, the University of Tokyo admission deadline is Dec 1, 2024, for most of the graduate programs.
Note: The University of Tokyo recommends students start the online application process as soon as possible and submit their application by at least one day in advance of the deadline.
Q: Does University of Tokyo give full scholarship to international students?
The University of Tokyo offers a variety of scholarships for international students enrolling into its undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Some scholarships are awarded directly by the University of Tokyo, meanwhile, the majority of the scholarships are offered by external funding sources. Some of the popular scholarships for international students are given below.
- Japanese Government Scholarship
- MEXT Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students
- The University of Tokyo Fellowship
- University Scholarship for PEAK Students
- Scholarships Offered by Private Organizations
Q: What are the admission requirements at the University of Tokyo?
International students have to meet the University of Tokyo admissions requirements to get admission. These admission requirements will vary from one programme to another. We have provided below the general admission requirements for undergraduate and graduate admission at Tokyo University:
University of Tokyo Undergraduate Admission Requirements
- Submit your official high school transcripts
- Meet the English language proficiency test requirements
- Additional test scores for ACT/SAT (optional)
- Submit two letters of recommendation
University of Tokyo Graduate Admission Requirements
- Must complete a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
- Meet the English language proficiency test requirements
- Additional test scores for GMAT/GRE
- A Resume?
- Provide Two Letters of Recommendation
- The university also asks you to submit Two Essays
Q: What are the English language requirements at the University of Tokyo?
International applicants whose first language is not English must meet below English language proficiency test score:
English Language Tests | Score Required |
|---|---|
TOEFL iBT | 100 |
IELTS | 7.0 |
Q: What are the PEAK programs at the University of Tokyo?
PEAK is the collective name for the 4-year undergraduate degree programs at the University of Tokyo delivered entirely in English. Currently, there are two different courses of study available; the International Program on Japan in East Asia, and the Internationa Program on Environmental Sciences. Both of these programs are interdisciplinary degree programs consisting of two years of liberal arts study in the Junior Division and two years of specialisation in the Senior Division
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Yes, it is slightly hard to get into the University of Tokyo because of its moderatly high acceptance rate. The University of Tokyo acceptance rate is around 34%, which means out of 100 applicants only 34 are accepted. Applicants has to meet the admission requirements and submit all the required documents to get admission at Tokyo University.