Eight routes to study in Japan — two ways to prepare
Compare the two approaches — studying at a language school or bekka in Japan, and direct entry with the JLPT in China — then check the language, exams and preparation each goal requires.
On this page "graduate school" means the master's course; doctoral routes are listed separately. "Direct" means applying directly, and admission still depends on the school's selection result.
Route 1 · Prepare in Japan
Language school / Bekka
Study at a Japanese language school or bekka first to strengthen your Japanese, then prepare the application for your target stage.
Route 2 · Apply from China
Direct entry with JLPT
Prepare for the JLPT and application documents in China, then apply directly to your target school once you meet the requirements.
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