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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