Apply from Japan

If you're a student from Japan thinking of coming to study in Plymouth, you'll find all the essential information you need right here

If you’re a student in Japan considering studying at the University of Plymouth, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
On this page, you’ll find all the details about entry requirements, tuition fees, and funding options. You can also read about the experiences of other students to get a better sense of life at Plymouth and how they’ve navigated their own journey.
 

International tuition fees

Details of tuition fees for undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes are available in the 'Fees, costs, and funding' section on the respective course webpage.
Use our course search tool to find the course you wish to apply for.

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International scholarships

To recognise outstanding achievement, the University of Plymouth offers scholarship schemes to help fund your studies. You could receive up to 50% off your tuition fees in your first year.
 

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

We require applicants to have completed the 高等学校卒業証書 (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) also known as the Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho and a foundation year programme or equivalent.
Our partner college on campus, University of Plymouth International College (UPIC) , offers a wide variety of foundation courses.

Postgraduate

We require applicants to have completed either the 学士 bachelor degree known as Gakushi or the 高度専門士 Advanced Diploma from a recognised institution with the following criteria:
Japanese degree classification - percentage Japanese degree classification - grade Japanese degree classification - description UK degree equivalent
90% - 100% S or A Shū 秀 Outstanding 1st
75% - 89% A or B Yū 優 Excellent 2:1
65% - 74% B or C Ryō 良 Good 2:2
 

Agents in Japan

For further assistance and guidance, get in touch with our agents in Japan. They will be happy to provide the support you need.
BEO Ltd
Tokyo (country head office)
Okada Bldg. 4F, 1-19-8 Shibuya Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Nishitokyo, Tokyo, Japan 150-0002
Tel: +81 (0)3-6427-9605
Osaka
Kyoei Building. 2F, Room 210-C, 2-8-11 Shibata,
Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka, Japan 530-0012
Tel: +81 (0)6-4256-7161
SI-UK
Takagi Building 3F, Kamiosaki 2−15−14, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 141-0021, Japan
Branches: Tokyo, Osaka
 

Find out what our student think

There is so much to do at the University, with all the clubs, societies, and all your course mates that you will never feel alone.

The University of Plymouth not only provides you with an education but also with an experience of self-discovery and opportunities of personal development.

The International Student Advice team is always available to help. Various sessions are held to help international students get to know each other and interact with fellow students.