Study abroad · Japan

Nursing in Japan: admission, visa, costs

How to study nursing in Japan: routes, eligibility, language, scholarships and the way to work and residence after the degree.

Routes

• Student visa (Certificate of Eligibility)

Eligibility, from the official page

Admission to a Japanese school; the school applies for the Certificate of Eligibility (COE); visa at the embassy with the COE. source

Questions people ask

Which visa does a student of nursing use for Japan?

Student visa (Certificate of Eligibility)

Is a licence or registration needed?

Admission is by the institution; professional registration comes after the degree.

What language test is asked?

JLPT N2 for Japanese-taught; English programmes exist

What is the path to permanent residence?

Designated Activities for job hunting after graduation; Engineer/Specialist in Humanities visa with an employer; Highly Skilled Professional points route.

Do I need clearance from my own country before leaving?

It depends on where you are from. Some countries require exit clearance for work contracts abroad (for example Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment (BEOE) / Protector of Emigrants); students usually do not. The platform checks the rule for your country.

Information, not legal advice. Every rule links to its official source and is re-read nightly.