Frequently Asked Questions
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Basically, allJapanese qualifications are recognised in Singapore except for some specialized degree courses such as Denristry and Medicine. Only 3 medical schools from Japan: the University of Tokyo School of Medicine, Kyoto University Faculty of Medicine, and Osaka University Faculty of Medicine are recognised by Singapore Medical Council for medical registration to practise in Singapore. Dental Degrees from Japan are not recognised by the Singapore Dental Council (SDC) for registration to practise in Singapore.
Undergraduate programmes typically run for four years, graduate programmes run for two years, and postgraduate programmes can run from three to five years depending on the university and field.
For tuition fees and the average monthly living cost, you can refer to this page
The tuition fee at a national university is typically cheaper than studying in Singapore's local university. Monthly living expenses are also lower than that of the US or Europe.
Depending on your lifestyle, students typically spend around $1,500 to $2,000 a month on living expenses including accomodation, transportation and food. For more information you can see this page.
A step by step guide has been compiled by SSAJ, and you can view it at SSAJ's Student's Guide to Japan.
Yes, you can apply into the Japanese job hunting system after graduation.
