Study Abroad Seminar on Higher Education in Japan: A Report

Study Abroad Seminar | Higher Education in Japan

11th September 2024 | A REPORT

Dear All,

Thank you for participating in today’s lively and highly engaging Study Abroad Seminar on Opportunities for Higher Studies, Internships and Scholarships in Japan.

Dr. Robinson, Head, Department of Mathematics was the Resource Person. He kept the students engaged right from start to finish.

Interestingly he spoke to a few in the audience in good Japanese, and they responded with equal enthusiasm.

Dr. Robinson started off by giving an overview of the Structure of the Education System in Japan, and then proceeded to elaborate on Higher Education in Japan.

He outlined all the famous Universities in Japan, right from

Hiroshima University,

Akita International University,

Hokkaido University,

Chiba University,

Keio University,

Kyoto University,

International Christian University,

Kyushu University,

International University of Japan,

Nagoya University,

Kanazawa University,

Osaka University,

Kumamoto University,

Tohoku University,

Kwansei Gakuin University,

Tokyo Institute of Technology,

Kyoto Institute of Technology,

Waseda University,

Osaka University,

University of Tokyo,

University of Tsukuba,

Rikkyo University,

Risumeikan Asia Pacific University,

Soka University,

Sophia University,

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies,

Tokyo University of the Arts,

Global Toyo University,

University  of Aizu

Which includes the top Universities preferred for MEXT Scholarships.

Dr. Robinson then elaborated on the Japan Society for Promotion of Science and the

1. Ronpaku PhD Programme

2. Post-doctoral fellowships (Short term/Long term)

3. Invitational Fellowships (Short term/Long term)

4. Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI)

Then Dr. Robinson proceeded to outline the seven steps to study in Japan, and highlighted the EJU – Examination for Japanese University of Admission for International Students.

He also gave a few insightful guidebooks on -

Scholarship for International Students in Japan, 2024

International Students Guidebook

The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)

List of Scholarships for Privately-financed International Students, etc.

Many students asked their genuine queries and had them addressed by Dr. T. Robinson.

It was a memorable session that took us all into a beautiful educational and cultural tour of Japan.

On behalf of the Office of the Dean of International Programmes, we sincerely thank Dr. T. Robinson for spending his valuable time and for sharing the valuable information on Higher Education in Japan.

Ms. Ganga did the MC and introduced the speaker.

Mr. Sabarinathan did the opening prayer and the Q&A coordination.

Ms. Smrithi presented the memento to the Resource Person and also proposed the Vote of Thanks.