Hello everyone,
I'm currently finishing my bachelor's degree in computer science and have been considering moving to Japan for either graduate studies or work in the tech field.
Right now, I have JLPT N3, and I wanted to get to a level where I can attend a Japanese university or work in a japanese speaking company. So I’m thinking of enrolling in a Japanese language school in Japan for 1 year to improve my language skills.
My goals are to reach a level where I can attend university classes taught in Japanese (if I go for a Master’s), or alternatively, find a job in Japan.
So for anyone who’s done a similar route or is currently doing it:
Was a year in a language school enough to get comfortable enough to attend to a japanese university/job?
How was the overall experience of studying at a language school in Japan (intensity, cost of living, visa stuff, social life, etc.)?
Do you think this is a viable path for someone with a CS background trying to move to Japan?
How competitive are Japanese universities for international students? My grades are currently 15.3/20. I’m still finishing my degree, and I think I could bring it up to around 16/20, especially since I plan to work for a year after graduation and potentially improve some grades during that time. Would this be enough for admission to a decent university in Japan?
Would really appreciate hearing your experiences, thoughts, or even school recommendations. Thanks a lot!
by Naoshi_