Why Study Undergraduate in Japan?

Japan is one of the few countries in the world where you can earn a degree from a globally ranked university — in English — at a fraction of what you'd pay in the US, UK, or Australia. For Indian students looking at STEM or Business, Japan offers 100% English-taught STEM and Business undergraduate programs at Japan's top universities .

Top Public Universities - STEM Undergraduate

These universities are fully english taught universities for STEM degree programs. No Japanese is required for admission or graduation.

Institute of Science Tokyo (Tokyo Tech) — QS #168
Type	Public / National
Strong in	Robotics, AI, Materials, Electrical Engineering
Program	GSEP — 4-year Bachelor of Engineering
Language	All subjects in English
Scholarship	MEXT scholarship available

Tohoku University — QS #107
Type	Public / National
Strong in	Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, Biosciences
Program	FGL Program — 3 English-taught tracks
Campus	Affordable Sendai campus

University of Tokyo — QS #28
Type	Public / National
Strong in	Environmental Sciences, Area Studies, Social Sciences
Program	PEAK Program — 2 tracks
Note	Very selective; limited seats

Kyushu University — QS #216
Type	Public / National
Strong in	Applied Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering & CS
Program	IUPE — International Undergraduate Programs in Engineering

NOTE: Elite public universities in Japan currently do not offer 100% English-taught Business/Economics undergraduate degrees. For that you will have to choose private universities.

Top Private Universities for UG in Japan (STEM)

Waseda University — QS #173
Type	Private
Strong in	CS, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics, Electronic Engineering
Program	School of Fundamental Science & Engineering
Language	English-based undergraduate programs
Intake	September entry; ~35 international students per intake

Keio University — QS #189
Type	Private
Strong in	Policy Informatics, Data Science, IT Governance, Environmental Studies
Program	GIGA Program at SFC Campus
Language	Fully English interdisciplinary STEM-policy focus
Tests	SAT accepted

Top Public Universities for UG in Japan (Business)

University of Tokyo — PEAK — QS #28
Type	Public / National
Program	Fully English 4-year bachelor's program
Focus	East Asian society, politics, history, and social sciences
Economics	Includes some economics and policy content
Seats	Very limited — approximately 30 per year

Akita International University (AIU)
Type	Public — Japan's only public university with a fully English-medium Business degree
Program	Global Business (BS) — taught entirely in English
Tuition	Affordable (national rate)
Note	Study-abroad year required

Top Private Universities - Business Undergraduate

Waseda University — SILS — QS #173
Type	Private
Strong in	International Relations, Economics, Media, Culture, Interdisciplinary Studies
Program	4-year liberal arts program entirely in English
Intake	~125 September + ~100 April intake seats
Diversity	~30% non-Japanese students; no Japanese required

Keio University — PEARL — QS #189
Type	Private
Strong in	Economics, Finance, Econometrics, Economic History, Public Finance
Program	4-year BA in Economics, all-English
Intake	September entry; ~100 students per cohort
Special	HEC Paris double-degree option

Sophia University — FLA — Top 400 QS
Type	Private
Strong in	International Business, Economics, Global Studies, Social Sciences
Program	4-year liberal arts program fully in English
Campus	Central Tokyo; small class sizes
Scholarship	Up to 100% tuition scholarships for high-achieving internationals

Ritsumeikan APU — Top 500 QS
Type	Private
Strong in	International Business, Tourism Management, Asia Pacific Studies, Sustainability
Program	4-year business degree fully possible in English
Campus	Beppu; highly international student body
Network	Strong network in ASEAN

UG IN JAPAN Eligibility Criteria

NOTE: Requirements apply to all English-medium UG programs listed. No Japanese language exam (EJU) needed for any program on this list.

Academic qualification

Completion of 12 years of schooling
Minimum 60–75% aggregate recommended
Strong performance in relevant subjects: Maths & Science for STEM; Maths & Humanities for Business

Language proficiency

IELTS Academic: 6.0–6.5 min
TOEFL iBT: 79–90 min (90+ recommended for top programs)

Standardised Tests

University / Program	Test Required
UTokyo PEAK	SAT 1480+ or IB 38+ strongly recommended
Waseda (all schools)	SAT accepted
Keio PEARL & GIGA	SAT accepted
Tohoku FGL / Kyushu IUPE / IST GSEP	Academics only — no standardised test needed

UG in Japan Application Requirements

While exact requirements vary by university, the following documents are typically needed across all programs:

Common Documents

Online application form
Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets / transcripts (with English translation if required)
English proficiency score report — IELTS or TOEFL iBT
Standardised test score — SAT or IB (where applicable)
Statement of Purpose (SOP) / Personal Essay
1–2 letters of recommendation (from school teachers or counsellors)
Passport copy
Application fee (varies by university)

UG in Japan Scholarships

There are meaningful scholarship options available for Indian students — the most significant being the MEXT scholarship, which covers tuition and a monthly living stipend.

MEXT (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship

Offered by the Japanese Government through the Embassy of Japan in India
Covers full tuition, monthly stipend, and travel expenses
Apply via Embassy of Japan, New Delhi — applications typically open April–June
Highly competitive; strong academics and SAT/IB scores strengthen the application

University-Specific Scholarships for UG in Japan

University	Scholarship Available
Sophia University — FLA	Up to 100% tuition scholarships for high-achieving international students
Ritsumeikan APU	Merit-based partial scholarships available for internationals
IST (Tokyo Tech) — GSEP	MEXT scholarship available for admitted students
Waseda University	Various merit and need-based scholarships — check per school
Keio University	Program-specific scholarships — confirm with admissions

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