Hi guys! I’m currently doing a Master’s in International Business with Japan focus, and I’ll spend two semesters at a Japanese university. I can choose between these options:
- Kyoto University
- Waseda University
- Rikkyo University (this one offers a double degree, so I would get a degree from both my home uni and Japanese uni)
I lived in Tokyo before (Nishi-Waseda to be exact, lol) so at first, I thought I’d prefer Tokyo. Kyoto is beautiful, but it’s also full of tourists (!!!!!) and feels a bit small and cramped with all the people, especially in the busses omg. Tokyo just seems more exciting and practical, especially when thinking about future job opportunities.
… But Kyoto University is super prestigious, so now I’m unsure.
I'd like to know.. does the university I choose for two semesters really matter for getting a job in Japan later? How are these three universities viewed by Japanese employers? If you were in my situation, which one would you choose?
Thanks in advance ♡
by JuggernautMost1021
2 comments
It’s an ***exchange***, so no: It doesn’t really matter.
Your degree will still come from your home university and that’s what employers will see.
Your University only matters at the beginning of your career, after that its all skills. that said, maybe going to Kyoto might help