Your Country/Region Japan
A big welcome to our all students that are thinking of joining us from Japan.
With 14,000 students from 100+ countries worldwide, Chester provides a diverse, vibrant and safe home for international students.
This page will provide you with all the information you need to join us from Japan. From country-specific entry requirements, application queries, local representatives, your student experience and much more, we’ll support you every step of the way!
Entry Requirements
General entry requirements for each level are provided below. Some programmes do also have additional course-specific requirements which can be found on the individual course pages. Please ensure you are able to fulfil the programme requirements and meet the academic standards expected before submitting an application.
Foundation Year
- Successful completion of Kotogakko with a GPA of 2.0
Undergraduate Study
- Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with GPA 4.0 or above with passes in 4 subjects
- 4 Year Diploma/3 Year Associate Degree awarded by a Junior College/College of Technology with grade C/60% or above
Pre-Masters
- Bachelor Degree with below 2.0 or 60% or has a third class
Postgraduate Study
- Advanced Diploma (authorised by NIAD institution) with 60% or above
- Bachelor's degree with grade 60%
- Applicants for the MBA should have 2 years work experience, although well qualified and motivated individuals without this will be considered
English language entry requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate that they have an appropriate level of English language to be eligible to study one of our foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate courses. The level of English required depends on the course applied for.
More information can be found in the Entry Requirements section.
We Are In Your Country
Find us at education fairs in your country. Look at the events below as we may be near you.
Where To Go:
Restaurants & Shops
- Hamayuu
- Tokia Sushi
- Siam Thai & Teppan-Yaki
- Wabi Saki
Student Societies
Chester Students’ Union has a diverse range of student societies for you to join. Joining these societies are the perfect opportunity to meet new friends from your home country and get involved in lots of cultural activities and events they host throughout the year!
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