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CSE Graduate Planning to Study Japanese in Japan – Questions About Language School, Jobs & IT Roles

  • December 23, 2025

Hi everyone,
I’m a CSE graduate, and I’m planning to come to Japan for language school. I’m a bit confused about the correct order of steps, so I’d really appreciate guidance from people who have experience or knowledge about this.
1. Can a 2-year language school course be completed in 1 year?
Is it possible to graduate in 1 year if a student performs well academically or already has prior education (like a CSE background)?I’m currently studying for JLPT N3, and I plan to complete N3 before the April intake.

  1. Job search timing – before or after coming to Japan?
    Should I:Start job hunting after arriving in Japan, or
    Talk to schools first and confirm whether they can issue a graduation certificate (sotsugyou) after 1 year if I complete N3 and am studying N2?
    I’m unsure which step should come first.

  2. Part-time work / internship rules (IT field)
    I know students can work up to 28 hours per week.
    Is it possible to do IT-related part-time work or internships while studying at a language school?
    Are there any strict or fixed rules regarding this?

  3. IT job market in Japan (SQA & DevOps)
    Recently, I’ve been checking Indeed and LinkedIn, but I don’t see many openings for SQA roles.
    Is the SQA role in demand in Japan?
    How is the DevOps market right now?
    What are the approximate salary ranges for SQA and DevOps roles in Japan?

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