Studying at Japanese Universities
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About this course: Are you interested in studying at Japanese universities? Do you want to learn about Japan’s university application and enrollment processes, as well as the types of programs on offer? This course will help you to both discover great programs offered by different Japanese universities and prepare a study plan through project-based learning. We introduce a number of options to match a variety of goals, from full degree to non-degree programs, programs taught in English, as well as short-term programs in Japan. During the course, international students at UTokyo will provide you with useful information and advice to start you on the path to studying in Japan. At the end …
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When you enroll for courses through Coursera you get to choose for a paid plan or for a free plan .
- Free plan: No certicification and/or audit only. You will have access to all course materials except graded items.
- Paid plan: Commit to earning a Certificate—it's a trusted, shareable way to showcase your new skills.
About this course: Are you interested in studying at Japanese universities? Do you want to learn about Japan’s university application and enrollment processes, as well as the types of programs on offer? This course will help you to both discover great programs offered by different Japanese universities and prepare a study plan through project-based learning. We introduce a number of options to match a variety of goals, from full degree to non-degree programs, programs taught in English, as well as short-term programs in Japan. During the course, international students at UTokyo will provide you with useful information and advice to start you on the path to studying in Japan. At the end of this course, you will produce a draft of your action plan for applying to Japanese universities. The overall goal of the course is to start you off on the right foot to a happy, productive and fulfilling student life in Japan!
Who is this class for: This course is for those who are interested in studying at Japanese universities. This MOOC is predominantly aimed at those interested in undergraduate studies, most of the material is also applicable to graduate programs.
Created by: The University of Tokyo-
Taught by: Yujin Yaguchi, Professor
College of Arts and Sciences -
Taught by: Yuko Itatsu, Associate professor
College of Arts and Sciences
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The University of Tokyo The University of Tokyo was established in 1877 as the first national university in Japan. As a leading research university, UTokyo offers courses in essentially all academic disciplines at both undergraduate and graduate levels and conducts research across the full spectrum of academic activity.Syllabus
WEEK 1
Your First Step to Study in Japan
As an introduction, we will give you a brief overview of the education system in Japanese higher education, and talk about what makes Japan an interesting option for you. There is a variety of schools in Japan, all the way from Hokkaido, down to Okinawa in the South. Students at the University of Tokyo will share their thoughts on what attracted them to come to study in Japan.
8 videos, 2 readings, 2 practice quizzes expand
- Video: Introduction
- Reading: Welcome to Studying at Japanese Universities - Guidance Information
- Practice Quiz: Warm-Up Quiz
- Discussion Prompt: Activity 1: Say Hello to Your Classmates
- Reading: Guiding Questions for week 1
- Video: Japanese School Education System part 1
- Video: Japanese School Education System part 2
- Practice Quiz: Week 1 practice quiz
- Video: Why Japan? part 1
- Video: Why Japan? part 2
- Video: Student Voices part 1
- Discussion Prompt: Activity 2: Share your thoughts
- Video: Tips for learning
- Video: Why Japan?
Graded: Week 1 Quiz
Graded: Why Japan?
WEEK 2
Understanding the Process
In this module, we will talk about the different types of programs and also overview of the application process. There are different types of programs available in Japan, and their application processes and requirements are not the same. To find a good program that suits you, you’ll actually have to conduct a research on programs offered by Japanese universities and share your findings with others.
10 videos, 2 readings expand
- Reading: Guiding Questions for week 2
- Video: Overview of Program Types
- Video: Application Procedure
- Video: Various Types of Application
- Video: Choosing Your School
- Video: Student Voices part 2
- Discussion Prompt: Activity 3: Share your thoughts part 2
- Reading: Find a school you are interested
- Video: Application procedure
- Video: Messages from the TAs
- Video: Other topics: Research student (kenkyusei)
- Video: Selecting your program
- Video: Typical questions from students
Graded: Week 2 Quiz
Graded: Find your target program
WEEK 3
Student Life in Japan
In this module, we will talk about various aspects of student life in Japan. Students at the University of Tokyo will share the experience of their first day in japan, how they settled in, and how they are enjoying campus life. You will have clearer image of how student life is like when you come to study in Japan.
12 videos, 1 reading expand
- Reading: Guiding Questions for week 3
- Video: Settling in Japan part 1
- Video: Settling in Japan part 2
- Video: Student Voices part 3
- Video: Social Life and Recreation
- Video: Tuition & Living Costs part 1
- Video: Tuition & Living Costs part 2
- Video: Part-Time Jobs
- Discussion Prompt: Activity 4: Share your thoughts part 3
- Video: Cultural issues
- Video: Part-time jobs, internships, and employment
- Video: Student life in Japan
- Video: Tuition and scholarships
- Video: Your typical weekday and weekend schedule in Japan
Graded: Week 3 Quiz
WEEK 4
Moving Forward
In this final module, let's listen to the students' talk on how academic life looks like at Japanese universities. They will give you some advices that would be useful to get ready before coming to Japan. Now it is your time to put your ideas all together into a concrete plan based on what you learned in this course.
7 videos expand
- Video: Academic Life in Japan part 1
- Video: Academic Life in Japan part 2
- Video: Advice from Students part 1
- Video: Advice from Students part 2
- Discussion Prompt: Activity 5: Share your thoughts part 4
- Video: Course Wrap-Up
- Video: Next steps after course
- Video: Starting a new life in Japan
Graded: Planning to study in Japan
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