Study in Japan from Singapore

MEXT scholarships, student visas, university intakes, vocational colleges, living costs, and daily-life checklists — everything a Singapore student or parent needs to plan a move to Japan.

Last updated: 2026-03-23

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MEXT Scholarship 2026 overview — programme types, stipend, and how to apply from Singapore.
MEXT Singapore Embassy guide — local deadlines, documents, and submission steps.
Japan student visa checklist — COE to visa to arrival in one workflow.
Japan vocational schools guide — programme types, costs, and career outcomes.

Syllabus Breakdown

Year	Key Topics Covered
Secondary & JC	MEXT scholarship eligibility and timeline planning around NS JLPT preparation pathway — when to start and what level to target Short-term exchange and summer programme options
After A-Levels / Poly	MEXT Embassy vs University Track — choosing your route English-taught degree programmes at Japanese universities Vocational school (senshu gakkō) and kōsen pathways
University & Arrival	Student visa (COE process), housing, and health insurance Living costs by city, part-time work rules, and budgeting in SGD First-month admin checklist and municipal support services

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First Week in Japan as a Student: Admin Checklist 2026

Japan Graduate School Guide: Masters & PhD Planning 2026

Living in Japan as a Student: Support & Help Guide 2026

Where to Study in Japan: Best Cities for Students 2026

Japan Student Visa Compliance: Re-entry & Extensions 2026

Japan University Fees 2026: Tuition & Costs Breakdown

Japan University Intakes: April vs September Entry 2026

Japan Vocational Schools 2026: Costs, Courses & Careers

Japanese Language Schools 2026: How to Choose Safely

Kosen Japan 2026: Colleges of Technology Explained

Work in Japan After Graduation: Visa & Job Search 2026

English-Taught Degrees in Japan 2026: Programme Search

Japan Student Visa From Singapore: COE to Arrival 2026

JASSO & Japan Scholarships Beyond MEXT (2026 Guide)

MEXT Professor Contact Email: Outreach Guide for Research

MEXT Scholarship Interview Prep: Questions & Tips (2026)

MEXT Written Test & Exam Guide: Sample Questions (2026)

MEXT Embassy vs University Recommendation: Which Track? (2026)

MEXT Scholarship 2026: Benefits, Types & How to Apply

MEXT Scholarship Singapore 2026: Embassy Application Guide

Syllabus Breakdown