Hi there,
I’m a high school junior living in a small city in Canada, and to be honest, I don’t really see a future for myself here. I’ve been thinking seriously about studying abroad—specifically in Japan. I’ve started learning Japanese, and I’m hoping to eventually get into an engineering program at a university there.
Right now, I’m trying to understand how the process works, and I have a few questions I’d really appreciate help with:
After I graduate high school, is it possible to attend a Japanese language school for 6 to 12 months with a student visa, and then apply to a university by taking entrance exams around age 18 or 19?
Can I take the entrance exams while I’m still in Canada, or would I need to go to Japan for that?
I’ve been saving money from a part-time job, but I’m trying to figure out what kind of tuition costs I’d be looking at as an international student. I’d really like to avoid putting financial pressure on my parents, so I’m also wondering if student loans are even an option for this.
Thanks so much to anyone who can help explain or point me in the right direction—I really appreciate it!
by Average_canad1an