Sendai, Miyagi, Japan

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Tohoku University

Sendai, Miyagi·public

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$3,500

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Programs(4)

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MS in Computer Science

Computer Science & IT

Master's~$4k/yrIELTS 6+GPA 3.2+april, october

MS in Engineering

Engineering

Master's~$4k/yrIELTS 6+GPA 3.2+april, october

MS in Materials Science

Arts & Social Sciences

Master's~$4k/yrIELTS 6+GPA 3.2+april, october

BS in Engineering

Engineering

Bachelor's~$4k/yrIELTS 6+GPA 3.2+april, october

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Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.

GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.

GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.

IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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For Nepali students — Japan

What makes Japan work for students from Nepal

MoEST NOC (mandatory)

Required for every Nepali student before applying for a student visa or remitting tuition. Takes 2–3 weeks from Keshar Mahal, Kathmandu (Ministry of Education). NOC checklist →

Work after study — Job Change / Designated Activities Visa

Up to 1 year to find employment. Converting to a work visa (Engineer/Humanities) enables 5-year renewable stays. Full visa guide →

Popular courses for Nepali students

Japanese Language · Engineering · Information Technology · Hospitality & Tourism

Japanese language proficiency (JLPT N2+) is essential for most employment. IT jobs increasingly available in English.

Graduate employment

¥3.5–5.5 million/yr (approx. USD 23,000–36,000) for entry-level IT/Engineering.

Japan faces a severe labour shortage — IT, nursing, manufacturing, and hospitality actively recruit international graduates.

Nepali community

4,000+ Nepalis in Japan — communities in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya.

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