Students are financed either by the Japanese government or privately. Generally, students in this category are eligible to receive various scholarships and other forms of financial support offered to privately financed students. Selection 2 Ministry of Education assesses application documents, consults with host university or graduate school and then makes a decision. Recommendations of Japanese universities Japanese universities and graduate schools identify applicants with good academic records who are in need scholarships and recommend them to the Ministry of Education for decision. Privately financed students apply for the scholarship through their university or graduate school, with the decision made by the government.
Selection is the same as for research students, undergraduate students, etc.
Selection Examination by the educational institution. Japanese Language Proficiency Test. General Examination for Foreign Students. Examination by the National Center for University Entrance Examinations.