Find Your Study Route

AIC Japan · Study Route Finder

Find your best Study in Japan route

Answer five short questions. AIC will suggest a starting pathway, preparation timing and next steps based on your goal and current readiness. No personal information is collected or stored.

Your suggested pathway

What to do next:

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This result is a starting guide; not an admission eligibility decision. Confirm current requirements with the university or school, MEXT/JASSO and immigration authorities before applying.

Choose your next useful step

Use the tool that answers your next question. You do not need to complete every tool.

Estimate study costs →Explore funding routes →
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Estimate study costs →Explore funding routes →Build an institution shortlist →Plan application timing →Organize your documents →Plan test evidence →Plan your SOP or proposal →Open the Study Planning Toolkit →

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This tool organizes the information you select. It does not determine admission, funding, employment, visa, residence, PR or naturalization outcomes. Confirm current requirements with the institution, employer or responsible authority. Keep names, identity numbers and private documents out of this tool.

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Tool structure and stated source references reviewed: 7 September 2026. Guidance owner: AIC Japan. No account required.