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Japan study cost estimate 2026
Tuition, living and the visa fund figure for one academic year. Pick a degree and city tier to adjust.
Japan · 2026
JPY 2,100,000–2,460,000
Estimated first-year total (tuition + living)
Tuition / yr
JPY 540,000–900,000
Living / yr
JPY 1,560,000
Visa fund guide
JPY 2,100,000
How the numbers stack up
Student residence status: savings covering one year of tuition + living is the usual bar
Source:Study in Japan official portal · Data as of October 2026