r/studyinjapan

Has any Indian ever got selected in Oist internship in Japan?
Just curious because I there are rare intern from India

Hi guys! Last year I did a summer abroad in Tokyo at Waseda University and loved it, so ever since I've been considering the idea of moving to Japan for a bit. I've finished my Bachelor's, and so I thought the next logical step would be to go for a Master's in Tokyo. My visa for my current residence (UK) will be elapsing this time next year, and I'm starting Japanese lessons now to prepare to move around that time (or a little later).

But now I'm really asking myself- do I want to do a Master's? I really love studying but the fact that a Master's is mostly independent research does not appeal to me, especially since I'll probably have to have a research topic in place before even applying. My dream scenario is doing a short and structured degree course that would grant me a student visa for around a year. I'm keen to learn Japanese for getting around and daily life, but I do not want to have my sole focus be that.

Does anyone know of any short-term degrees that I could look into? I'm open to it being both theoretical or practical/hands-on. I have a broad interest in the arts and humanities, and ultimately my goal is to learn something interesting while living in a city I want to explore.

Sorry for the long post, any recommendations would be highly appreciated!

Hey everyone,

I’m an international student looking to apply to Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) in Japan. My goal is to secure their 100% Tuition Reduction Scholarship since my budget is heavily limited.

I know APU accepts non-traditional high school pathways, but I want to know how competitive my profile is specifically for the maximum 100% bracket.

My Profile:

• Education: Completed my GED with a total score of 688 (averaging ~172 per section, placing me in the College Ready + Credit band).

• Language: Upper-intermediate English, currently preparing for the IELTS (targeting a 7.0+).

• Target: English-medium undergraduate program at APU.

For anyone who has successfully gotten into APU with a GED, or those who received the 80% or 100% tuition reduction:

1. How much weight does the GED score hold? Does a high score (688) stack up well against applicants submitting traditional national curriculum transcripts or A-Levels?

2. What specific elements of the application should I over-index on? Since APU evaluates the online application holistically (essays, recommendation letters, and the recorded video interview), what strategies did you use in your statement of purpose to stand out as a GED student?

3. Did you pair your GED with an SAT/ACT score? Did adding a standardized test score give you a safer edge for the 100% tuition tier, or were strong GED scores + IELTS enough?

I am ready to put maximum effort into my essays and interview preparation, but I would love to hear from anyone who has successfully navigated Japan’s international admissions via the GED route.

Thanks!