Top 20 world-ranking best Japanese universities for international students

best japan universities for international students

Our parents teach us from childhood in the best educational institutions for our educated life and better future.  From childhood, we all students give priority to the best for getting an education.  Japan is a country where all universities provide good education.  Because Japanese universities teach practically, students can understand every part of the section.  

Do you know the names of the best universities for international students in JapanAlso how do you know which is the best university?   By looking at a university’s rankings, you can understand whether the university in your choice list is the best.  We will answer your unknown questions.   Also, you will get some other information which will be very useful for you.

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    Reason to study in Japan

    Reason to study in Japan
    There are thousands of reasons to study in Japan.  But I will share some top list reasons below:
    1. Japan is improving greatly in its math and science education.   Japan is on the OESD list for this. Japan ranked on the OECD list, with an average score of 533 in 2022.
    2. International students work part-time jobs in Japan  to support their studies.  In Japan, about 67% of people engaged in privately funded part-time work.  International students can earn up to ¥59,000 monthly by doing this job.  
    3. You can study in Japan with a good quality scholarship compared to other countries. 
    4. Lack of any political noise, crime, and violence in Japan.  Japan’s top 10 safest cities are Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Nara, Furano, Okinawa, Wakkanai, Rishiri, Monbetsu, and Betsukai.
    5. Japan is also known for its historical sites. In 2021, 25 Japanese sites are on the World Heritage list by UNESCO.  Besides, Japan’s most beautiful cherry blossoms will catch anyone’s eye.  
    6. The weather and climate of Japan is temperate.   Japan’s climate is unpolluted, so the incidence of disease is low. 
    7. The Japanese always maintain hygiene while cooking food.  So their meals are healthy and delicious.  Japanese people’s chopsticks are used for eating food. This thing is more attractive to others.

    Top 10 best public Japanese university

    Top 10 best public Japanese university

    Bangladeshi families tend to be middle-class or upper-middle-class. Very few families have a lot of money, so many Bangladeshi students put public Japanese universities first in the list below. We have provided the best public universities for your convenience.

    Institute Name

    Town

    Country Rank

    QS Ranking 2025

    World Rank

    International Student population

    populer Subject

    The University of Tokyo

    Tokyo

    1

    32

    84

    Approximately 4,283

    Science, Arts and Science, medicine, engineering, law, letters, agriculture, pharmaceutical  Science, and economics

    Kyoto University 

    Kyoto

    2

    50

    136

    Approximately 2,715

    Science, medicine, engineering, law, letters, agriculture, pharmaceutical  Science, economics, education

    Osaka University

    Suita

    4

    86

    338

    Approximately 2,611

    Science, medicine, letters, engineering, law and economics

     Tohoku University

    Sendai

    5

    107

    349

    Approximately 1,780

    Science, Arts and letters, medicine, engineering, law, agriculture, education, pharmacy and pharmaceutical  Science, economics, dentistry, engineering

     Hokkaido University

    Sapporo

    6

    173

    374

    Approximately 2,104

    Science, engineering, environmental science, medicine, computer science, economics, Art and Design, Business, Psychology,  Environment Science,  and Liberal 

    University Of Tsukuba

    Tsukuba

    8

    377

    396

    Approximately 2,500

    Science, engineering, environmental science, medicine, computer science, economics, Art and Design, Business, Psychology,  Environment Chemistry, Robotics, Liberal Arts and Social Scienc

     Nagoya University

    Nagoya

    9

    152

    403

    Approximately 2,270


    Pharmacy, Environment Chemistry, Botany, Genetics, Material Science, Nuclear engineering, Robotics, Economics

    Kyushu University

    Fukuoka

    10

    419

    167

    Approximately 2,500

    Engineering, Science, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Microbiology, Oceanography, Geology, Liberal arts, Art & Design,

    Tokyo Institute Of Technology

    Tokyo

    12

    505

    84

    Approximately 1800+

    Science, Condensed Matter Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Robotics, Pharmacy,  Nanotechnology, environmental science, Computer Science

    According to information obtained by Erudera News, the Japanese government is considering raising public university tuition fees for international students by 20% from 535,800 yen, creating financial problems for them.
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      Top 10 best private Japanese university

      Top 10 best private Japanese university

      Many students want to study in private universities instead of getting a chance in public universities in Japan.  Those who can afford to study in private universities usually keep these private universities in their list of choices. Below is a list of some of the best private universities for them

      Institute Name

       Town

       Country rank

      World Rank

      International undergraduate/graduate Tuition fees (BDT)

      Keio University

      Tokyo

      3

      246

      714,127.095

      Waseda University

      Tokyo

      7

      388

      874,441.341

      Ritsumeikan University

      Tokyo

      11

      444

      689,169.590

      Nihon University

      Tokyo

      16

      735

      553,901

      Meiji University

      Tokyo

      17

      788

      767,444.5672

      Kindai University

      Higashiosaka

      20

      1007

      946,369

      Chuo University

      Hachioji

      22

      1091

      823,381.67

      Doshisha University

      Kyoto

      24

      1102

      582,298.37

      Hosei University

      Tokyo

      25

      1106

      586,016.75

      Sophia University

      Tokyo

      27

      1117

      644,395.3216

       According to the report of The PIE, the number of international students in Japan was increasing by 20% in 2023.

      Scholarships and Financial Aid for International Students in Japan

      Scholarships and Financial Aid for International Students in Japan

      Scholarships make studying in a country much more accessible. In Japan, there are many types of scholarships the country provides; among them, the top 5 scholarships in Japan are named:

      Scholarship Name

      Research students (BDT)

      Masters courses (BDT)

      Doctoral courses (BDT)

       MEXT

      104,220.87

      104,949.69

       105,678.501

       JASSO

      X

      34,983.228 per month

      34,983.228 per month

       Honjo Foundation Scholarship

      X

      145,763.45 for 1 or 2 years

      145,763.45 for 1 or 2 years

      JASSO scholarship

      X

      34,920.923 per month

      34,920.923 per month

      Japan foundation UNA

      X

      87,148.48 up to 24 Per month

      87,148.48 up to 24 Per month

      Admission Requirements and Process for International Students

      Admission Requirements and Process for International Students

      If you want to get admission to a university in Japan, you will need the following information: 

      1. You must complete 12 years ( HSC certificate) of formal education before applying to study in Japan.  
      1. You will need these certificates to study in Japan, such as International Baccalaureate, Abitur, Baccalaureat, or GCE A-Level.  
      2. Proof of English Proficiency Test (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, DET) or any other proficiency test required.
      3. Showing certificate of proof score of EJU examination.  For international students, design this Japanese test.
      4. You will pass the JLPT N2-N1.
      5. Your bank statements should show. If there is no bank statement of the parents, any one of the family members should show it. Although it is better to show the father or mother’s bank statement.
      6.  

      Documents for admission

      • Completed application
      • Passport (Copy & photos)
      • JLPT N2-N1 certificate.
      • EJU certificate.
      • English proficiency test certificates.
      • Payment receipt
      • Motivation letter
      • Academic essay

      Job opportunities in Japan for international students

      Japan ranks as the third largest economy and continues to expand after World War II. According to The Daily Star news, international students studying in Japan can work 28 hours per week. In contrast, unlike many famous places like Toronto, New York, London, and Singapore, Tokyo’s annual income is much higher. After studying in Japan, If you want to work in this country, your job opportunities are endless.  Those who graduate from Japanese universities often the students receive job offers from different companies.  The salary of those who get jobs in Japan is very high, giving you a luxurious life.  Below are some job salaries:
      Occupation Average annual salary (BDT)
      IT and software 5,863,334.76
      Engineering 3,803,988.75
      Accounting and Finance 4,737,321.115
      Human Management 3,273,288.08
      Hospitality 1,847.551
      Sales and Marketing 4,824,457.522
      Healthcare 1,752,250
      Teaching 2,536,284.0248

      Conclusion

      The decision to study in Japan is enough to change your life.  Additionally,  every year, along with Bangladeshi students, millions of foreigners go to Japan for education. In a news report 2023, the Japanese government announced that they would receive 400,000 international students in Japan by 2033 due to economic growth in their own country.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Which is better, public or private universities?

      In Japan, public universities are given more status than private universities. They are also ahead in terms of QS, country, and world ranking.

      What is the most popular subject in Japan?

      Japan teaches almost all subjects very efficiently. However, some subjects such as Economics, Science, Environment Science, Engineering, Humanities, Marketing, Medicine, Business, and Management are trendy in Japan.

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