Hi there! I am a 17 y/o Dutch student (turning 18 in a few months) planning on studying in Nagoya from April 2028 – April 2030 however if I couldn't save up enough until then I would delay it to October 2028 / April 2029 – October 2030 / April 2031.
I have not applied yet since I'll graduate in July 2027 but I am planning to apply in September 2027 depending on how much I saved up by then.
The school I want to apply to is I.C. Nagoya. After going to the language school I'd like to go to a "senmon gakkou" and eventually if everything works out I'd like to get a work visa and eventually a permanent visa. However this depends on how enjoyable I found studying abroad.
Currently I am thinking of saving up €23.000,- with my dad paying €3.333 of that. (for all costs, rent, groceries, tuition, visa if payment is needed and flight to Japan and back in case of emergency) and am planning on working part-time during my studies.
I am planning on staying in a dorm and maybe get an apartment together with a friend once I settled a bit. (Not more than €500,- a month)
Is €23.000 enough or would I need more?
Also. What would be some tips for studying in Japan?
by B0nnieplayzYT