Study Abroad Blog
Curated guides, test prep tips, and application insights to help you make the best academic decisions
University of Tsukuba: The Original G30 Flagship, Tsukuba Science City, and English-Taught Undergraduate Study in Asia's Largest Research Park
University of Tsukuba combines national university tuition, English-taught G30 programs, and direct access to Tsukuba Science City. This guide covers rankings, admissions, scholarships, campus culture, research strengths, and who should apply.
Akita International University: Japan’s Only 100% English-Taught Undergraduate University, One-Year Mandatory Study Abroad, and a Global Citizen Factory in Rural Akita
Akita International University is Japan’s only public university with a fully English-taught undergraduate curriculum, mandatory one-year overseas exchange, and a small international campus in rural Akita. This guide breaks down admissions, costs, scholarships, academic structure, campus culture, career outcomes, and who should apply.
International Christian University (ICU): Japan’s Purest Liberal Arts College, Bilingual Education, and a University Favored by the Imperial Family
A complete profile of International Christian University (ICU): Japan’s most distinctive Liberal Arts College, bilingual curriculum, admissions, costs, scholarships, campus culture, and fit for international students.
Sophia University: Japan’s Oldest Full English-Taught FLA Since 1949, Jesuit Education, Central Tokyo
A complete guide to Sophia University’s FLA and SPSF English-taught programs, Jesuit liberal arts education, Tokyo campus life, admissions, costs, scholarships, and post-graduation pathways.
Keio University: PEARL Economics, GIGA, and Japan's Oldest Private University
Keio University, ranked QS #205, offers PEARL Economics and SFC GIGA English-taught undergraduate programs, was founded by Yukichi Fukuzawa in 1858, and has Japan's strongest business alumni network. A complete guide to Keio English-taught admissions and planning for Taiwanese families.
Waseda University: SILS English-Taught Liberal Studies, Japan's Private-University Powerhouse, and a Global Alumni Network
A complete guide to Waseda University's English-taught undergraduate options, including SILS, PSE, science and engineering programs, admissions profile, costs, scholarships, campus culture, and long-term planning for international students.
Tohoku University: FGL English-Taught Bachelor's Degrees, Sendai Campus City, Japan's Leader in Research Strength
Tohoku University, QS #131, offers FGL admission with no Japanese requirement, 3 English-taught bachelor's tracks, and annual tuition of only about NT$110,000. A former Imperial University repeatedly ranked first in Japan for research strength. A complete guide to FGL applications and planning for Taiwanese families.
Institute of Science Tokyo: A New University Formed by the 2024 Merger, IGP English-Taught Master’s and Doctoral Programs, and Integrated Science, Engineering, Medicine, and Dentistry
Institute of Science Tokyo, formed from the 2024 merger of Tokyo Tech and TMDU, is now one of Japan’s most important STEM and medical-dental universities. Learn how its English-taught IGP programs, HSP advantages, scholarships, research strengths, and professor pre-approval process affect international applicants.
Osaka University: Human Sciences ETP, G30, and Kansai’s Strongest National Comprehensive University
A complete guide to Osaka University’s Human Sciences ETP, IPC, admissions data, tuition, scholarships, campus culture, research strengths, and HSP permanent residency pathway.