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CAMPUS LIFE IN JAPAN

Robot Experiment

Lecture Discussion
( Kyushu University)

School Festival

Laboratory

( Kyushu University)

Tea Ceremony

( Japan Electronics College)

Homestay

Pathways to Study in Japan

There are several ways to further your study in Japan. A) Look East Policy (LEP) programme [Malaysian government scholarships] B) Japanese government scholarships C) Scholarships by corporate companies or organizations D) Self-funded A) Information on Malaysian Government Scholarships under Look East Policy (LEP) programme Technical Diploma (KTJ) Length of Study Application Period 2 years in Malaysia + 3 years in Japan Degree Course (AAJ, IBT) 2 years in Malaysia + 4 years in Japan

After the announcement of SPM results

Application Application Interview Result procedure For more information, please contact Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA) Malaysia. B) Information on Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarships Undergraduate Length of Study Application Period Application procedure 5 or 7 years Postgraduate Minimum 2 years

March ~ early April each year Application Examination Interview Nomination Result

The Japanese government also provides other scholarships. For more information, please visit: http://www.my.emb-japan.go.jp/English/JIS/study.htm C) Some corporate companies or organizations also provide scholarships for further study in Japan. Kindly contact Japan Educational Information Centre (JASSO) for details. D) Self-funded.

Features of Japanese Universities

Curriculum with emphasis on evidence-based experimental research World class professors Latest research facilities Cutting edge research - 16 Nobel Prize winners Research centre in social science Strong connection with Japanese industries Diverse fields of study Foreign students from all over the world Vigorous extra-curricular activities

Education System in Japan

University Graduate School (3 yrs) University Graduate School (2 yrs) University (2 yrs) University (4 yrs) Junior College Technical (2 yrs) College (5 yrs) Senior High School (3 yrs) Junior High School (3 yrs) Primary School (6 yrs)

PhD Master Degree PhD Diploma

Statistics
Number of students who pursue their studies in Japan under Look East Policy (LEP) programme (Malaysian government scholarships) and Monbukagakusho (Japanese government scholarships) 2008 Look East Policy (LEP) programme Monbukagakusho (MEXT) scholarships Careers after graduation: Engineers Medical doctors Government officers 340 40 Since 1954 5,300 1,400

Entrepreneurs Bankers Etc

TIMES 200
Japanese Universities universities in TIMES Top 200 (year 2008) University of Tokyo (rank:19) Kyoto University (rank:25) Osaka University (rank:44) Tokyo Institute of Technology (rank:61) Tohoku University (rank:112) Nagoya University (rank:120) Kyushu University (rank:158) Hokkaido University (rank:174) Waseda University (rank:180) Kobe University (rank:199) Wow! That means I have lots of opportunities to study in Japan!!

Do you know that there are more than 700 universities in Japan?

700?!!

86 national universities 90 public universities 589 private universities

(as of year 2008)

CONTACT DETAILS
For general enquiries on Japan
Japan Information Service, Embassy of Japan Tel: 03-2177-2600 URL: http://www.my.emb-japan.go.jp

For enquiries on Study in Japan

Japan Educational Information Centre (JASSO) Tel: 03-7957-0304 URL: http://www.studyinjapan.org.my Education Counselor, Japan Information Service, Embassy of Japan Tel: 03-2177-2600 (Tue-Thu, 10am-12noon) Education Counselor, Mr. Zamree Bakar studied in Japan under Look East Policy programme. He graduated from Kochi University in 1992

For enquiries on Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship

Japan Information Service, Embassy of Japan Tel: 03-2177-2600 URL: http://www.my.emb-japan.go.jp

For enquiries on Look East Policy

Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA) Malaysia Tel: 03-8885-3000/4000 URL: http://www.jpa.gov.my

Alumni of Malaysians who have studied in Japan

Alumni Look East Policy Society (ALEPS) Tel: 03-9172-4010 URL: http://www.aleps.org Japan Graduates Association of Malaysia (JAGAM) Tel: 03-7877-4312 URL: http://www.jagam.org.my