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Study in the UK from Japan

Japanese student numbers in the UK have grown steadily since 2020, drawn by 1-year Master's programmes in Business, Politics and Creative Arts. Many Japanese students target London's specialist colleges (UAL, RCA, Goldsmiths) for postgraduate creative degrees.

Fee Status

Japanese students pay international fees. The Japan-British Society, Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation and several Japanese government scholarships fund a meaningful share of UK placements.

Visa Requirements

Japanese students require a UK Student Route visa. TB testing is not required for Japanese passport holders.

Popular Subjects

Business & ManagementPolitics & International RelationsCreative Arts & DesignArchitectureMusic & Performing Arts

Popular Cities

LondonCambridgeManchesterBirmingham

What You'll Need

  • Japanese passport
  • Academic transcripts (notarised translation)
  • IELTS / TOEFL
  • Bank statement (28 days)
  • Personal statement

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