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blackbriar:
By Japanese Schools , you mean Japanese language schools!!!!!

Kindly indicate better.
National and private universities are also Japanese schools

blackbriar:
The screenshot below is from Page 46 of this thread.
I will advise you try the same approach.
If you look at any admission page of any university, there is usually a breakdown of costs. try tp do the summation

For example, this is a cost breakdown from Hiroshima University
https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/international/huiao/admissionexpenses

blackbriar:
The screenshot below is from Page 46 of this thread.
I will advise you try the same approach.
If you look at any admission page of any university, there is usually a breakdown of costs.
Try to do the estimate, currency conversion and summation

For example, this is a cost breakdown from Hiroshima University
https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/international/huiao/admissionexpenses

blackbriar:
The screenshot below is from Page 46 of this thread.
I will advise you try the same approach.
If you look at any admission page of any university, there is usually a breakdown of costs.
Try to do the estimate, currency conversion and summation

For example, this is a cost breakdown from Hiroshima University
https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/international/huiao/admissionexpenses

SpreshMan:
On today’s episode of applying to Japanese schools, i[b]t’ has done on me that using agents will work better… Question is how do I get contact of trusted agents for Japan[/b]

LalaGreen247:
I have been seeing schools of 10m+ total package

So is it possible I apply for masters, with only the budget of the admission fee and the first year school fee, then work for the second year school fee?

Gerrard59:
Yes. The issue is that when the school requests evidence of living expenses, it wants provision for two years, and this provision should exclude tuition and admission fees. Except when not asked, just provide the provision for two years. I don't know about non-national universities, but at national universities, you are required to pay fees per semester, not per year. So in each semester, you will be required to pay for that period. Thus, you have the time to work so as to raise money for the following semester. Since national universities are the most affordable, if you max the hours working at a warehouse, as people I know did, you can raise the following semester's fees. But na your body go tell you. This is the reason you should hunt for scholarships in your first semester, so you are not compelled to work odd jobs for odd hours so you can raise money.

LalaGreen247:
Are there schools in Japan that allows this?

Gerrard59:
Students are allowed to apply for scholarships once they arrive in the country. Get your supervisor's consent and the required documents, that's all.

LalaGreen247:
Thanks once again please I have some questions on this.

1. Will there be any limitations to working while on this program?

The limitations will be based on the warded visa. Usually research students in Japan are granted students Visa, which is the same visa granted to a master’s and phd student.
Study: Attend accredited universities, vocational colleges, or language schools.
Part-time Work (Arubaito): Work up to 28 hours/week during terms, and 8 hours/day (40 hrs/week) during extended holidays.[color=#990000][/color]



2. Will I be required to leave the country after I'm done with this program or I can still stay back and work?

I am guessing you are referring to the research program. If so, the research program is equivalent to the Nigeria’s Pred-degree or remedial programs.
It is not a degree awarding program. It a 6-month program where you study under supervision of a Professor in anticipation for a enrolment into a master’s program. Before you conclude the program, you fill in application for master program. Upon gaining admission you don’t need to leave the country as the University(admissions/international student division) will then apply for extension of your student visa if required.



3. Is there a pathway to PR while/after this program?

There is a 10 year pathway to PR That would mean graduating and working in Japan consecutively for 10 years
HSP pathway, point based system favourable to skilled workers and Phd graduates.
Lastly 3 years after getting married to a Japanese citizen.


4. What are the cons of a research program over masters.
The only con is that it is not a degree awarding program.
For STEM students, it is very beneficial as you would carry out experiments and use tools that you couldn’t use in Nigeria. Getting you equipped with skills for your master’s by research.
The research program is not too busy with packed sschedules, so you have time to take free Japanese classes offered by the National University. For example, Japanese classes in the morning, your research/experiment in the afternoon (this schedule can be arranged with your Professor).



Thanks boss

LalaGreen247:
Please guys is it important to include a study plan when reaching out to a professor for research study?

LalaGreen247:
Are there schools in Japan that allows this?

Gerrard59:
Yes. The issue is that when the school requests evidence of living expenses, it wants provision for two years, and this provision should exclude tuition and admission fees. Except when not asked, just provide the provision for two years. I don't know about non-national universities, but at national universities, you are required to pay fees per semester, not per year. So in each semester, you will be required to pay for that period. Thus, you have the time to work so as to raise money for the following semester. Since national universities are the most affordable, if you max the hours working at a warehouse, as people I know did, you can raise the following semester's fees. But na your body go tell you. This is the reason you should hunt for scholarships in your first semester, so you are not compelled to work odd jobs for odd hours so you can raise money.

blackbriar:
PLEASE and PLEASE
Follow this advise


Also be mindful of what city the national university is situated, so that you can easily get part time jobs.

uchman:
@blackbriar @Gerrard59 and others,

Please you guys should not be angry with me for bothering too much abeg, many things dey man mind.

My story goes this way,
I have 3 kids of 7,5 and 3 years.
I am a Chinese resident permit holder and also an importer of electrical, electronics and used auto parts from China where I partly reside.
I own a business in Nigeria that is fetching me good six figures but my wife is insisting that she must run her Masters degree in Japan this year because she’s a professional teacher which we have applied to 3 schools already.

My problem is that can my 3 kids live in Japan with her while I come back to continue my China-Nigeria importation business?

Is there anyway she can cope with handling three kids alone in Japan while attending lectures?

Is there a way I can also add my 15 years old child minder in the application so that she will go to Japan with them?

What if I decide to quit my business in Nigeria to relocate to Japan with them, although I have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a poor grade, is there anyway I can fix my life up in Japan so that I can still be taking care of my family and be footing other bills as usual?

Abeg make una no vex for the plenty question because that’s how it is in my mind.

Thanks for your time

Gerrard59:
I will respond to this in detailed later on. But biko reply my Nairaland PM. Or haven't you seen it?

uchman:
I haven’t my brother.
Have not checked that email for decades now

Gerrard59:
Okay. I received a DM from you a while ago. Is the email in your signature valid?

uchman:
@blackbriar @Gerrard59 and others,

Please you guys should not be angry with me for bothering too much abeg, many things dey man mind.

My story goes this way,
I have 3 kids of 7,5 and 3 years.
I am a Chinese resident permit holder and also an importer of electrical, electronics and used auto parts from China where I partly reside.
I own a business in Nigeria that is fetching me good six figures but my wife is insisting that she must run her Masters degree in Japan this year because she’s a professional teacher which we have applied to 3 schools already.

My problem is that can my 3 kids live in Japan with her while I come back to continue my China-Nigeria importation business?

Is there anyway she can cope with handling three kids alone in Japan while attending lectures?

Is there a way I can also add my 15 years old child minder in the application so that she will go to Japan with them?

What if I decide to quit my business in Nigeria to relocate to Japan with them, although I have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a poor grade, is there anyway I can fix my life up in Japan so that I can still be taking care of my family and be footing other bills as usual?

Abeg make una no vex for the plenty question because that’s how it is in my mind.

Thanks for your time

LalaGreen247:
Hi guys, after messaging some of the professor, some seems worried/doubt about my ability to self-support my self, how do you guys navigate around this??

Secondly, is it too late to aim for October, because a female prof told me that the October batch in her school started processing their visa last month

Gerrard59:
What did you tell them?


If I am not mistaken, I got my then admission letter in April/May ahead of the October session. The COE takes about three months to process, could be slower or faster these days now that VHF is involved. All things been equal, the applicant should have obtained the COE by August.

LalaGreen247:
I told them that I'm self sponsored, but they keep telling me international students are on scholarship


Noted, thanks

LalaGreen247:
I told them that I'm self sponsored, but they keep telling me international students are on scholarship

Noted, thanks

Gerrard59:
You use forceful/confident words to express yourself as the person willing to finance the education. Be explicit and direct.
Something like this:

Prof: How do you intend to fund your education?
You: My parents would fund my education, including the living expenses and tuition fees. From my research, estimated living expenses for international students in Fukuoka (put a link to where you found the estimates) are 100K yen for a month. A two year master's brings this to 2.4m yen. Together with the admission fee and tuition fee, my parents would fund them. Nevertheless, if there are private scholarships, I would still be interested, especially for research purposes.

When you are asked to provide proof of financial statements, you provide the ones bearing your sponsor, in this case, your parents. You have to be bold in the way you let them know you or your loved ones can handle the expenses.

blackbriar:
It is a bit difficult to understand your explanation.
Are the schools you have applied to saying that only international students with scholarsips are allowed?
What schools are you looking at, National or Private Universities?
How have you worded your introduction mail?

LalaGreen247:
No, some are tell me to apply for scholarship, as they don't believe I can fund it

evanpass:
Hello everyone, please like how much should someone plan for STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT for research program of 2.5 million tuition fee including living expenses for a year