Apply from Japan

If you're a student from Japan thinking of coming to study in °µÍø½âÃÜ, you'll find all the essential information you need right here

If you¡¯re a student in Japan considering studying at the °µÍø½âÃÜ, we¡¯re here to support you every step of the way.
On this page, you¡¯ll find all the details about entry requirements, tuition fees and funding options. You can also read about the experiences of other students to get a better sense of life at °µÍø½âÃÜ and how they¡¯ve navigated their own journey.
 

International tuition fees

Details of tuition fees for undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes are available in the 'Fees, costs, and funding' section on the respective course webpage.
Use our course search tool to find the course you wish to apply for.

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International scholarships

To recognise outstanding achievement, the °µÍø½âÃÜ offers scholarship schemes to help fund your studies. You could receive up to 50% off your tuition fees in your first year.
 

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

We require applicants to have completed the ¸ßµÈѧУ×ä˜IÔ^•ø (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) also known as the Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho and a foundation year programme or equivalent.
Our partner college on campus, °µÍø½âÃÜ International College (UPIC) , offers a wide variety of foundation courses.

Postgraduate

We require applicants to have completed either the ѧʿ bachelor degree known as Gakushi or the ¸ß¶ÈŒŸéTÊ¿ Advanced Diploma from a recognised institution with the following criteria:
Japanese degree classification ¨C percentage Japanese degree classification ¨C grade Japanese degree classification ¨C description UK degree equivalent
90% ¨C 100% S or A Sh¨± Ðã Outstanding 1st
75% ¨C 89% A or B Y¨± ƒž Excellent 2:1
65% ¨C 74% B or C Ry¨­ Á¼ Good 2:2

English language requirements

A recognised English language qualification (e.g. IELTS) would be required, or successful completion of one of the °µÍø½âÃÜ's pre-sessional English language courses . 
3 female students on campus outside of Scott Building and Roland Levinksy
 

Agents in Japan

For further assistance and guidance, get in touch with our agents in Japan. They will be happy to provide the support you need. 
BEO Ltd
Email: study@beo.jp
Website:
Main contact: Soochi Verma ¨C coordinator@beo.jp
Tokyo (country head office)
Tel: +81 (0)3-6427-9605
Okada Building, 4th Floor, 1¨C19¨C8 Shibuya Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Nishitokyo, Tokyo, Japan 150¨C0002
Kyoei Building, 2nd Floor, Room 210¨CC, 2¨C8¨C11 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka, Japan 530¨C0012
StudyIn Osaka Office
2nd Floor, Nissei Building East, 2¨C2¨C13 Shibata, Kita-ku Osaka 530¨C0012, Japan
StudyIn Tokyo Office
Email: tokyo@gostudyin.com
Website:
Tel: 03-5272-9143
Takagi Building, 3rd Floor, Kamiosaki 2?15?14, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 141¨C0021, Japan
 

Find out what our students think

There is so much to do at the University. With all the clubs, societies and all your course mates, you'll never feel alone.

The °µÍø½âÃÜ not only provides you with an education but also with an experience of self-discovery and opportunities of personal development.

The International Student Advice team is always available to help. Various sessions are held to help international students get to know each other and interact with fellow students.

 

Next steps

We hope we've provided you with all the information you need. If you have any further questions, please contact our team at international@plymouth.ac.uk, or by phoning +44 1752 588049.