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Master’s degree in Japan

Find a supervisor first. Many students start as research students before the master’s itself.

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

The Japanese master’s at a glance

2 yearsTypical master’s
~¥820,000National, first year
~¥1.1mPrivate, first year
Under 35MEXT research students
28 hrs/weekWork with permission
1 yearJob-hunting status

Start with a supervisor

Contact a professor whose research fits yours, with a clear research plan. Many applicants enter as research students first and then sit the graduate school’s entrance exam. MEXT research student applicants apply through the embassy in April and May.

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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.