"Education is considered as key to success". With this being said there are many reasons for students to choose Japan as a country for higher studies. Out of many students some are attracted by Japan's high educational standards, while for others the center of attraction is Japan's rich cultural heritages. According to the annual data, in approx. around 5 million students study abroad and this numbers has been seen in increasing trend. With over 150,000 international students, Japan is one of the most popular destinations for international students. From the research, the Japanese high school students rank number one in the word of Math and number 2 in scientific literacy. Japan has the highest numbers of Nobel prize winners of any Asian country. Japan has over 700 universities, with 10 ranked in the top 200 worldwide. Japan is one of the safest countries in the world. Violent crime is rare, with Japan ranking last in the number of victims of crime per capita. Japan regularly turns up on lists of the safest places to visit in the world. Japan also has one of the world's most advanced healthcare systems, reflected in this high life expectancy. Members of the National Health Insurance scheme pay only 30% of their healthcare costs, with a trip to the doctor or dentist often costing only a few hundred yen (few dollars).

Objectives to study in Japan

High Educational standards:-

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) ranks Japanese high school students as number one in the world for math, and number 2 for scientific literacy. Japan has the highest number of Nobel prize winners of any Asian country, and the second highest of any country since 2000. 49% of Japanese High School graduates enter university. Japan has over 700 universities, with 10 ranked in the top 200 worldwide.

 See the World , Develop as a person:-

Studying abroad gives you an unparalleled opportunity to live, work and explore a different culture. You will be able to learn about the people, the culture, the history, and the language of one of the world's most unique culture. Living overseas will help you develop as a person, become independent and take the outmost responsibilities. It will help you to see the things from new perspectives, and appreciate the differences between cultures, while also seeing the deep similarities between people. Learning does not just happen in the classroom; meeting people from different cultures and making friends from all over the world are also important part of growing up.

Discover Japan's Rich Cultural Heritage:-

Japan has been inhabited for thousands of years and has a long and fascinating history filled with war and intrigue. Discover peaceful temples and shrines, demon museums, and the history of how Japan was unified by the sword. Enjoy summer festivals and year-round traditional ceremonies, in friendly rural villages and dynamic global cities.

Japan is a safe, peaceful place to study:-

Japan is one of the safest countries in the world. Violent crime is rare, with Japan ranking last in the number of victims of crime per capita (nationmaster.com). Japan regularly turns up on lists of the safest places to visit in the world. Japan also has one of the world's most advanced healthcare systems, reflected in this high life expectancy. Members of the National Health Insurance scheme pay only 30% of their healthcare costs, with a trip to the doctor or dentist often costing only a few hundred yen (few dollars).

Improving your employability:-

Study abroad is an impressive part of any resume. Employers value the skills you learn as an international student. As well as the personal growth you will undergo, interacting with your professors, classmates, tutors, and friends, will help improve your international awareness and employment opportunities. Internationally aware employees are in strong demand, and many companies actively recruit students with overseas learning experience - especially if they are able to speak a second language (i.e., English). If you choose to return home after graduation, you can be confident that your experience in Japan will help you appeal to high-quality employers, particularly those involved in international business. For this wishing to remain in Japan, there is a strong job market for highly qualified graduates. In a recent survey, around half of the major Japanese companies surveyed expressed a desire to hire foreigners graduating from Japanese institutions.

Low tuition fees and generous scholarships:-

Tuition fees are comparatively cheap in Japan. While an "in state" student in the US may spend $10,000 a year or more on tuition, with "out of state" and international fees being several times higher, tuition fees at Japanese public universities are a mere 535,800 yen (approx. $5,500) a year. Furthermore, a wide range of scholarships are available, both from the university, and from public and private organizations. A limited number of scholarships are available, paying a monthly living allowance, and a travel allowance (first year only). A wide range of other scholarships are available, with some directed towards specific nationalities, women, minorities, or those with high level Japanese proficiency.