Salary range
JPY 4.1M–5.6M
Scheduled-to-total cash earnings for general workers, annualised · comparison JPY 5.6M
Countries
Japan
JP · 8 regions · 15 cities · JPY
Popular:
Japan combines a large university system with advanced manufacturing, digital, robotics, healthcare, infrastructure and green-transition employment clusters.
Visa options
4
Study, professional work and working-holiday pathways
Living costs
JPY 80K–130K
JASSO regional averages from Shikoku to Tokyo · study costs excluded
Academic year
April main intake
Most Japanese undergraduate programmes begin in April. A growing number of English-taught and postgraduate programmes offer September or October entry.
AprilSeptember–October (selected programmes)
Strong majors by workforce demand
Semiconductors & Electronics
Japan is rebuilding semiconductor capacity and advanced electronics supply chains.
AI, Software & Cybersecurity
Government and industry identify structural digital-skills shortages.
Robotics, Mechanical & Mobility Engineering
Automation, mobility and industrial equipment remain major strengths.
Nursing, Health & Elder Care
Population ageing creates sustained healthcare and care-work demand.
Construction & Infrastructure
Construction and infrastructure employers report persistent labour shortages.
Energy, Materials & GX Engineering
Green transformation requires power, materials and process-engineering skills.
Major universities and colleges
The University of Tokyo
Research university · Tokyo
Kyoto University
Research university · Kyoto
The University of Osaka
Research university · Osaka
Tohoku University
Research university · Sendai
Nagoya University
Research university · Nagoya
Kyushu University
Research university · Fukuoka
Hokkaido University
Research university · Sapporo
Institute of Science Tokyo
Specialist institution · Tokyo
Waseda University
Research university · Tokyo
Keio University
Research university · Tokyo
Regions & cities
15 citiesTokyo
Tokyo
Osaka
OsakaSakai
Kanagawa
YokohamaKawasaki
Aichi
NagoyaToyota
Hokkaido
SapporoAsahikawa
Fukuoka
FukuokaKitakyushu
Kyoto
KyotoUji
Hyogo
KobeHimeji
Work opportunities
Fields shaped by structural skills shortages
- Software, AI and cybersecurity specialists
- Semiconductor and electronics engineers
- Robotics and mechanical engineers
- Nurses and care professionals
- Construction and civil-engineering roles
- Energy and materials engineers