Hi everyone, I’m 21 years old male living in Myanmar (Burma).
I’ve finished Pearson’s HND Level 5 (equivalent to the first 2 years of a bachelor’s degree) and got a diploma in Computing. I really want to continue my studies in Japan, but I’m confused about which path makes the most sense.
From what I’ve heard, Japanese universities usually don’t recognize the HND, so I can’t directly enter a bachelor’s program. That means I’d have to go to a Japanese language school first and then spend around 3 more years getting a bachelor’s degree — so about 4 years total.
Another option is to stay in my country, finish a bachelor’s degree here, and then apply for a master’s program in Japan, which would be around 2 years.
Right now my concerns are:
• Which route is better for someone like me?
• Do master’s graduates in Japan have good job opportunities, especially for someone with little to no work experience?
• I’m planning to study Japanese up to JLPT N3 before going to Japan.
I just really want to make the right choice. If anyone here has been through a similar path or has advice, I’d appreciate it a lot!
by Jumpy_East_5139