NewDelhi:
Japan is a much more better country but Singapore is more advisable. You have better prospects as a black man there.

In addition, japanese Visa is extremely difficult to get.

Gerrard59:


1. Japan is cheaper especially outside of the Kanto and Kansai region. If you get admitted into Kyushu or Hokkaido University, you will reside in prefectures that way affordable than Tokyo or Osaka but limited jobs though. Singapore is ridiculously expensive for a student relying on self sponsorship if you're not from a rich family.

https://www.nairaland.com/4321723/6-countries-study-top-universities

See that thread? I posted it few years ago even before graduation as I had researched everything. Did you see Singapore? Did you see Japan? I even broke it down to the naira, which has devalued yet the fees remain the same in Yen till date. Also, I don't think the Japanese government will increase the fee any time soon.

2. Since it's robotics, Japan is better. Some Singaporeans travel to Japan for certain degrees such as robotics if they don't get into American or Canadian universities. Also, although Singapore's universities (NUS and NTU) are well ranked, Japanese universities are highly ranked overall across all trio higher education ranking agencies (QS, ARWU and TheTimesHigherEducation).

3. Japan. If you don't have a high 2.1 as minimum, I really doubt you will get admitted into a university in Singapore. You can omit the Imperial Universities in Japan (Japan's equivalent of the ivy league) and still get into good schools - Kobe University, Chiba University, Yokohoma University, Nagasaki University etc. I had good grades and publications, so I got admitted into an Imperial University.

4. Japan. Ridiculously low unemployment rate (although lower salaries compared to western countries but hey, lower cost of living too. Tokyo is cheaper than New York or London yet more safer than both combined). There are jobs, just know the language as it offers more job opportunities. Please get into a national university as it is cheaper, you will be offered free Japanese language classes (tied to your graduation sef) and more job opportunities especially if it's an Imperial University.

When I'm chanced, I'll outline the entire process in getting admitted into a Japanese university and the visa application process at the Japanese embassy in Abuja (in the Japan thread on Nairaland). I'll give you a mention.

mmsen:


Japan might be safer but it is certainly very racist.

Japan is also incredibly sexist to the point where sexual assault of women on public transport is tolerated (chikan).

Cousin9999:


1. Neither is affordable.
2. Neither offers an especially competitive international education.
3. Both will gladly accept you to any uni and take your money while telling you the education is competitive.
4. Singapore is racist. There's no jobs there for you unless you're already working for a foreign firm that sends you there. Even if there were, you would be treated terribly. Japan is also racist. The only jobs available to you are English teaching and factory work. In both jobs, you likely won't be paid (or paid barely anything), will be abused, and will be in unsafe conditions. Japan also has no laws against racism. And any labor laws in Asia mean nothing. Ask any well-educated Asian in a real profession how much those labor laws mean, and watch them laugh. Asia is not Europe. It just looks the part. Don't be fooled.

Focus on west Europe and North America.

BJanta:


All of you are right. But I know one for sure , human rights have no meaning in most Asian countries, at least not in the way we know it in Nigeria here. Another downthumb against Singapore is that it is a Muslim country. Any silly mistake, you find the hangman's noose dangling before your face. Move to the West.

Exceed15:


Thanks for Educating me.

Savagecontents:
You think even though you've never cross boarder in your owe life

blackbriar:


Thanks but i do not agree with your assertions, and as such i will speak for Japan.
1. Japan is relatively affordable. tuition in National universities is 600,000 yen annually. and masters programs are 2 years research program.
2. Japan offers competitive international education. do not take my word for it, simply google and check the QS world university rankings.
3. All schools in the world will take your money. The issue is what would you learn. Masters programs in Japan are research based not course work.
4. everyone is racist. English and factory work becomes the only job option available to you if you refuse to even learn basic japanese. in the IT field in which i suppose robotics belongs to , you don't need to be fluent to get jobs in that field. Infact with a college degree and experience , it is far more easier for you to get a job in IT field and in Factory. I know some many foreigners working for micro pressor and semi conductor companies in Saitama and Hiroshima, with basic japanese language ability. if also in doubt check LinkedIn Japanese job page.

In summary, would it be tough, hell YES,
Would it be worth it, SUPER HELL YES.
Would you look back and say i am glad i chose Japan to study... HELL YES with all the struggles japan will throw at you.

Cousin9999:
Another post from blackbriar.

segtech68:
Them they tell you now you dey say you no agree, Asian no be better people o , i've seen those people finish

grandstar:
I think you should go for Singapore as it is English-speaking. They are also more liberal and you are likely to get permanent residency there.

The downside is that it is a very expensive place. I think you should use it as a springboard to get to either Australia or Canada. Australia might suit you fine because the weather is sunny

Cousin9999:
Another post from blackbriar.

Gerrard59:


Have you applied to a Japanese university before?
Have you been taught Japanese?
Have you obtained visa from any Japanese embassy?
Have you gotten admitted into a top Japanese university?
Do you speak Japanese?
Have you written examinations supervised by Japanese and be graded by Japanese?
Have you written Japanese before?

Nairalando:


Asians are generally friendly if you don't pass your boundary.

dettolgel:


The main point remains that after schooling his prospect are better in Western Europe(WE) and North America (NA) than in Japan career wise.

Mostly when you talk about quality of schools the world top schools are still not in Japan.

when you talk about cost I can point schools in Germany, Netherlands and France with great programs that will give Japan a run for its money.

When you talk of labor laws and the chances of getting a job after graduating or full paid PhD, I can also point out places in WE that will give Japan a run for its money.

If the op works get a good grade and an excellent school in GRE then I can assure him that his chances of getting into top schools in North America is pretty decent and Japan has nothing on him.

But this is nairaland where everyone likes to argue.

This is my last piece on this subject if the op like make e no follow people wey know road. No be to graduate be the koko ooh na wetin u do with your certificate after.

Japan's 'hidden darkness': The detention of unwanted immigrants

"We are human beings and want our human rights protected!" On November 2, Behzad Abdollahi, armed with a megaphone, stood in front of Tokyo's Shinjuku station with a group of supporters and demanded more rights. The Iranian had spent three years and 10 months at Ushiku deportation center, about 80 kilometers (50 miles) northeast of the capital.

The authorities had released him temporarily after he ended a hunger strike. But five days after his megaphone protest and after just two weeks of freedom, Abdollahi was detained again and had to return to his cell. "My body and soul are battered; I don't want to eat and I can't sleep," he said.

Her death has also exposed the lack of transparency in a system where people can languish for years with no prospect of release

Singapore's migrant workers struggle to get paid

Working in a city without a minimum wage, they earn a fraction of the salaries of white collar employees who toil in offices the migrant workers construct. Despite the city state's reputation for technocratic efficiency, for some it's a huge struggle to get paid.

Sardar Md Insan Ali from Bangladesh hoped his earnings from Singapore's construction sector would translate to a better life for his parents, wife and young child.

He arrived in 2017, and was promised he would be paid S$1,600 (US$1,173) a month.

After his arrival, he said he discovered his wage would be just S$18 ($13) per day. His employer chose not to pay him in full for eight months.

"My boss would only lend us S$200 here, S$300 there [to get by]," Sardar said.

segtech68:
Please bro Asians are racist, i can never ever advise my enemy to apply for any asian visa. If it takes you more money and time to wait for western coutries then it will worth it, life is short for anybody to waste years in one asian country all in the name of traveling out because they know its won't be easy to get western countries visa. Abeg don't misguide the guy, i have traveled to several countries and i know what i'm saying

Nairalando:


I won't argue with you. I have lived with Westerners and Asians.

segtech68:
i have lived server years in both , tell me one asian country that gives citizenship to a black man even when you marry one of them , you are still on your own, lets start from their, this is not arguement

Tetehjewels:


There is little or no racism in Japan. Blacks especially are welcome and treated without any discrimination in Japan and they get good paying jobs as well.

Based on their culture Japanese are very friendly people. Forget all this media nonsense.

If you are a black and you live in Japan you will realize it's safer, more peaceful for you than your own country. Even black Americans find it much safer for them than America.

blackbriar:


Thanks but i do not agree with your assertions, and as such i will speak for Japan.
1. Japan is relatively affordable. tuition in National universities is 600,000 yen annually. and masters programs are 2 years research program.
2. Japan offers competitive international education. do not take my word for it, simply google and check the QS world university rankings.
3. All schools in the world will take your money. The issue is what would you learn. Masters programs in Japan are research based not course work.
4. everyone is racist. English and factory work becomes the only job option available to you if you refuse to even learn basic japanese. in the IT field in which i suppose robotics belongs to , you don't need to be fluent to get jobs in that field. Infact with a college degree and experience , it is far more easier for you to get a job in IT field and in Factory. I know some many foreigners working for micro pressor and semi conductor companies in Saitama and Hiroshima, with basic japanese language ability. if also in doubt check LinkedIn Japanese job page.

In summary, would it be tough, hell YES,
Would it be worth it, SUPER HELL YES.
Would you look back and say i am glad i chose Japan to study... HELL YES with all the struggles japan will throw at you.

Non-Japanese people were being stopped and searched by the police, as well as being detained and interrogated under questionable circumstances, the embassy said. “U.S. citizens should carry proof of immigration and request consular notification if detained,” read an alert it posted on Twitter and Facebook.

Nishiyama told ABC News that some foreigners who initially didn't cooperate with a search or questioning found the situation escalating -- and the number of police officers around them increasing. She noted that some foreigners in Japan feel obligated to cooperate because they are at risk of being kicked out of the country and losing their livelihood.

blackbriar:

Okay now no be scam again.
it is na wether i be chinko?
I don laff tire.
Mehn naija, once person no gree with you , the person automatically becomes scammer.
Weldon.

Gerrard59:


You're mistaking Singapore for Malaysia (predominantly Muslim and bit of Sharia here and there) or Indonesia (world's most populous Muslim country). The vast majority of Singaporeans are Chinese and they're not predominantly Muslims. In fact, they're Buddhists and Taoists. Also, there are more Chinese Singaporeans who are Christians than Muslims. Singaporean Malays are the predominant Muslim group in Singapore. Officially, Singapore is not a Muslim or Sharia country. It uses English style Court system and the constitution is entirely secular. What you might mistake Singapore for Sharia Law is that Singapore ensures her laws are implemented regardless of who the person or nationality is, no ifs or buts. The major reason it's the second safest city globally after Tokyo, and the third being Osaka.

blackbriar:


Thanks but i do not agree with your assertions, and as such i will speak for Japan.
1. Japan is relatively affordable. tuition in National universities is 600,000 yen annually. and masters programs are 2 years research program.
2. Japan offers competitive international education. do not take my word for it, simply google and check the QS world university rankings.
3. All schools in the world will take your money. The issue is what would you learn. Masters programs in Japan are research based not course work.
4. everyone is racist. English and factory work becomes the only job option available to you if you refuse to even learn basic japanese. in the IT field in which i suppose robotics belongs to , you don't need to be fluent to get jobs in that field. Infact with a college degree and experience , it is far more easier for you to get a job in IT field and in Factory. I know some many foreigners working for micro pressor and semi conductor companies in Saitama and Hiroshima, with basic japanese language ability. if also in doubt check LinkedIn Japanese job page.

In summary, would it be tough, hell YES,
Would it be worth it, SUPER HELL YES.
Would you look back and say i am glad i chose Japan to study... HELL YES with all the struggles japan will throw at you.

Gerrard59:


I agree with you entirely on the bold but for someone who is sponsoring himself/has faced rejections from western countries and desires a strong passport, Japan is a great deal. Lots of Nigerians in one particular developed country cannot be wrong.

tensazangetsu20:
Better go to Japan. You gain citizenship and permanent residency after 5 years. Singapore nothing for you. God forbid you come back to the zoo after your studies.

Simvan:
Please try and ignore my punctuation errors.

I have plans to study robotics after getting my bsc degree in Nigeria, and I am here to find out from those that have idea on how things go in both countries(Japan and Singapore), with regards to;
1. Cost of living.
2. Where can I get a better degree.
3. My chance of being accepted in their university.
4. My chance of getting a job after graduating.

Please if you have a better suggestions aside the two countries I gave, I am open to learning from you.