Civil Engineer shifting to Architecture via Senmon Gakkou—Is this path viable?

Hello. I’m a Civil Engineering graduate, planning to shift my career toward architecture, as I feel it aligns with who I am. I would like to apply to a Japanese language school for the April 2026 intake and then enter a Senmon Gakkou (vocational school) in design. The course duration is short, and I can work right after finishing it.

But I’m worried immigration might reject my visa since it looks like I’m “going down a level” academically.

Has anyone successfully switched fields like this? Would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks.

by Most_Designer_5536

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