Entering a Japanese university

Wow, I haven't been here in a while..

Anyway, my question is, as the title says about entering a Japanese University.
I've been thinking about it and would surely like to do it. But before I go on, I want to enter as a regular student, not as a foreign exchange student. I want to take classes as any other Japanese student would. My question is, what are the exact requirement or what should I do? I've tried googling but didn't find anything useful.

I am about to graduate with an Associates here (U.S.) and don't know if I should go on for my B.A. or go to JP uni. I know one of the requirements are JLPT lv 1, which I'm planning on taking next year (that or lv 2 then after, lv1). Any suggestions for those who've done it?

Thanks

Have you ever visited this website?

http://www.jpss.jp/

This website is for foreign students. You can search Universities, Japanese language schools, and other information such as visa, scholarship etc.
It looks a good website Smile

頑張って！

Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 3:06 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Wow, thanks a lot man! It's a pretty helpful site! Smile

I'll definitely use this. cheers

Lots of good info for foreign students. I'll look into this more.

Thanks again!

はい、頑張ります！ありがとうね。。

Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 11:09 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

どういたしまして

　I'm glad to hear you like it!
If you google by the word 日本留学 on goole Japan, you will find more useful websites.
URL: http://www.google.co.jp/
Yahoo Japan is good too.
I don't know what foreign students require to enter a Japanese University because I'm Japanese Tongue

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but I am willing to tell you about things I know. I went to University Smile

I had a Korean friend from my University and she was having great time there!
Of course, she was studying so hard and she gained a lot from it!
I hope you will find the best school for you Big Smile

いい学校が見つかって、留学が成功するといいね Big Smile

Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2007 7:06 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Thanks for the great reply! Smile

I really, really appreciate it! Big Smile

I searched 日本留学 on google Japan site and was quite helpful actually. It told me many things I should do first before making the move that I overlooked. Really detailed information. Thank again.

That would be nice. I would love to hear some things about a Japanese university. I'll PM you.
I really want to try to do this so any would would be great.

So your Korean friend enjoyed her time there? That's wonderful! Was she studying abroad or was she a regular student, as in taking all classes in Japanese? That's nice to hear she like it. Smile

Thank you so much, I will try my best.

また、ありがとう Smile

Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 7:08 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Yup, I know about the JLPT 1-kyuu and have done quite a bit of research on it actually. I know there's four levers, 4-3-2-1 of the test. 1-kyuu being the highest. I actually planning on taking this maybe next December in '08. I figured that if I study hard enough and try my best, I'll be able to pass. Is the jump from 2-kyuu to 1-kyuu really that big?

That's good that you want to study over there as well. I've actually thought about researching some scholarships myself. I know I've heard about the Monbukagakusho scholar ship but haven't done enough research to know about it. I'll check it out.
Initially, my plan is to start applying for schools once I pass the 1-kyuu exam maybe in December of '08. So is that goes well, then hopefully I'll be a student by '09. But I really have to try and study my hardest to pass that exam and improve my Japanese.

Thought of any majors by chance?

Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 10:23 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 7:38 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Ah, I see. I didn't know they took that long to get your results. Well, hopefully all goes well. At least it'll give me time to save a bit more money.

Yeah, I heard the listening parts are pretty similar.

That's a nice field of study. Humanities? Sounds difficult. (even in English hehe)
My current field is actually in IT. I actually go to a technical school now and I'm about to graduate with my associates. It would be nice if I could transfer to a technical school in Japan but I'm not sure my school transfers credits internationally. My school is a little strict on credit transfers. I gotta make sure though.

If they don't study though, I'm leaning towards maybe foreign languages or just start over with my IT degree and see if I can test out of classes. Other than that, I want to try to be a translator. I'm sure if I try hard enough, I'll be fine.

(Sorry for the late reply)

Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 8:18 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

I think, if you have the money, applying to a Japanese Language School such as Meros (http://www.meros.jp/en/index.php) is the best way to go about it. Not only do they teach you the Japanese you need to know to pass the entrance exams, they also offer courses in mathematics and English as well as student counselling, help with visas and health insurance etc. etc. These schools are for people exactly like you, young people wanting to enter a Japanese university like any normal Japanese student would.

If you don't have the money or the time, it might not be an option, but I think it sounds like a good way.

Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 8:36 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

That's actually not a bad suggestion at all. I was browsing through the site and they seem to offer quite a bit of useful classes and other things and it actually isn't that much expensive. I'll definitely look into this. What I also like is that they help you with some of the more technical things such as visa and insurance information. Thanks! Smile

Thank you everything for all the suggestions. I really appreciate it! If you want to suggest something else, please feel free to do so.

Thanks again everyone!

Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 4:40 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Does anyone know anything about study abroad in Tokyo? I go to a CSU and the only partnership they have with Japan is Waseda. Blink

Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 9:26 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 5:26 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

I know!!! but I'd like to have other options too.
I didn't get any financial aid so it's going to be hard for me to pay
(Assuming I still won't get any scholarships)