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Higher
education in Japan begins after the completion of 12 years
of schooling. The Japanese education system follows a
basic of 6-3-3-4 pattern. There are five types of higher
education institutions that international students can
enter. They are divided into national, local public and
private according to their administration. The academic
year in higher education institutions in Japan begins
in April and ends in March of the following year. First
semester begins in April and ends in September. Second
semester begins in October and ends in March of the following
year. Vacations vary according to universities and departments.
Summer : late July ~ early September. Winter : late December
~ early January. Spring : February ~ March.
STPM, UEC, Diploma, A-Level, Pre-U Study,
University Foundation or equivalent qualifications (12
years formal education) are required for entrance
into Japanese higher education institutions.
For SPM, SPMV & O-Level qualifications (without
12 years formal education), complete a year of
“University Preparatory Course” (or Pre-U as it is better known in Malaysia),
at one of the designated Japanese language institutions
is necessary. In general, proficiency in Japanese language
is prerequisite for entrance into Japanese higher education institutions, except for courses which are conducted in English language. |
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Minimum
entry qualifications for undergraduate courses -
STPM, UEC, Diploma, A-Level, Pre-U
Study, University Foundation or equivalent qualifications
(12 years formal education) |
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Proof
of proficiency in Japanese or English |
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Financial
capacity to meet fees and living expenses while
studying in Japan |
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Sit
for Examination
for Japanese University Admission for International
Students (EJU) in Malaysia, before going to
Japan, or later in Japan. |
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