Japan rises as a Study Destination for Indians

With the world undergoing geopolitical changes, countries like India, which accounts for a significant number of international students, are having to look for other study destinations than the traditional ones. European countries like Germany, Ireland, and France are gaining popularity as favourable destinations for Indians with each passing year. Another country that offers opportunities to Indians is Japan- one of the least explored and most opportunistic education destinations for Indians.

Indian students aspire to study in Japan, particularly because of its highly sought-after and curated STEM courses. Japan has long enjoyed momentum for the technological prowess it has built up after the World Wars. Japan also has an unmatched educational status that’s been praised across the world for centuries. The highly appreciated STEM education is one of the main reasons why Japan has become a study destination for Indians.

Japan is becoming a popular study destination for Indian students looking for a foreign degree. With the newly introduced Japan Digital Nomad Visa, you have the opportunity to live and work remotely from Japan for up to 6 months.

Recent updates from Japan announced that more eligible foreign nationals who wish to travel to Japan for tourism can now apply for an electronic visa.

Now, why has Japan risen as a study destination for Indians? Japan not only offers recognised STEM education but also homes to some of the best educational institutions, which are also ranked by the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

Some of the top-ranked Japanese Universities best fit for Indians are :

UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO
The University of Tokyo was ranked 28th on the Times rankings with an overall score of 83.3. Founded in 1877, the university offers courses across academic disciplines at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

KYOTO UNIVERSITY
Kyoto University, located in Japan’s former capital, is among the oldest educational institutions in the country, having been founded in 1897. It secured a score of 75.2 in Times rankings and was ranked the 55th best university in the world.

TOHOKU UNIVERSITY
Tohoku University secured rank 120 in the Times rankings. The university is made up of 10 undergraduate schools, 19 graduate schools, 6 research institutes, 12 research centres, and a university hospital.

OSAKA UNIVERSITY
Osaka University ranked 162nd in THE World University Rankings 2025. It offers courses for both undergraduate and graduate students in the humanities, human sciences, law and politics, economics and medical sciences, among others.

Opportunities after Graduation

Japan not only offers fantastic study opportunities but also lucrative options to work and settle in Japan after graduation. Japan is amongst the nations at the forefront of her quest for technology-oriented work. Recent Japanese technologies include the Indian Aadhar Card and the Digiyatra mobile application. Japan is assisting India in achieving its economic and security goals through the provision of technology. Today, countless Indians are gaining employment in Japan.

Here, we have mentioned some growing sectors in Japan where Indian students are very much in demand:

• IT and Engineering
• Banking
• Marketing
• Mechanical Engineering
• Nuclear Engineering
• Renewable Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering