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Bachelor’s degree in Japan after HSC

Most HSC students go through a language school first. Here is how the route works.

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Last updated 29 September 2026Figures checked against official sources, listed at the end

The route at a glance

1 to 2 yearsLanguage school
4 yearsTypical bachelor’s
JLPT N2 + EJUJapanese-taught entry
~¥820,000National, first year
28 hrs/weekWork with permission
MEXTUndergraduate scholarship

The language school pathway

Many Bangladeshi students spend 1 to 2 years at a Japanese language school to reach JLPT N2 and prepare for the EJU. Language schools have intakes in January, April, July and October, and the school applies for your COE.

Official sources

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About this guide. Researched by the Student Visa From Bangladesh editorial team from the official sources listed above and last checked on 29 September 2026. We are not a university or a government agency, and admission and visa outcomes are never guaranteed. Read our editorial policy.