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Study in Japan Cost Calculator
Estimate your first-year study and living costs in Japan based on your route, location and personal budget. All values are planning estimates, not a school invoice or visa decision.
Build a realistic first-year plan
Start with the route you are investigating. The calculator combines official study-fee and living-cost references with transparent AIC planning assumptions and the values you enter.
Your answers stay in this browser. AIC Japan does not ask for documents or store these values.
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How this estimate works
This calculator combines official published averages, AIC planning assumptions and your own values. Actual tuition, rent, living costs, exchange rates and fees vary by institution, location and personal circumstances.
National average living costs: ¥105,000/month excluding tuition. National average rent: ¥41,000; Tokyo rent: ¥57,000.
Regional example uses ¥30,000 rent. Initial setup starts from two months of rent plus ¥100,000 for move-in and basic setup. Edit both values.
Known tuition, rent, living budget, preparation costs, confirmed support, available funds and BDT exchange-rate estimate override the defaults.
Sources & methodology
- Study in Japan: Academic Fees for published first-year fee ranges and common cost categories.
- Study in Japan: Living Costs and Expenses for the JASSO 2023 living-cost baseline and rent references.
- Student Guide to Japan 2025–2026 for example planning cost categories.
- Bangladesh Bank exchange-rate information for checking a current JPY/BDT reference before making payments.
Calculation version: 1.0 Last verified: 2026-08-13, Japan. Review school-specific fees, scholarships and exchange rates before every application or payment.
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