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Can I Afford to Study in Japan?

Calculate complete Year 1 tuition, living expenses, visa fees, and realistic part-time earnings converted into NPR.

Currency: JPY (1 JPY ≈ 0.89 NPR)
Work Cap: 28 hrs/week
Post-Study Visa: 2 Years
Data Status: Verified 2026

Your InputsNPR Conversions

Current bank deposit, loan approval, or liquid funds ready for Year 1.

Amount parents or sponsors in Nepal will send monthly.

Calculated at realistic ~1113 JPY/hr wage with a 30% buffer for exam periods.

Japan is Financially Viable

Estimated Year 1 Total Expenditure: NPR 22,78,311

Year 1 Financial Summary

Annual TuitionNPR 7,72,431
Year 1 Living ExpensesNPR 12,54,900
Upfront One-Time Costs (Visas, Deposits)NPR 2,50,980
Total Year 1 ExpenditureNPR 22,78,311
Your Total Year 1 CoverageNPR 35,08,812
— Incl. Part-Time Earnings (Year 1)NPR 10,08,812
Net SurplusNPR 12,30,501

Monthly Living Breakdown~117,500 JPY/mo

Rent (midpoint)
NPR 55,625
62,500 JPY/mo
Groceries
NPR 31,150
35,000 JPY/mo
Transport
NPR 7,120
8,000 JPY/mo
Utilities
NPR 8,900
10,000 JPY/mo
Health Insurance
NPR 1,780
2,000 JPY/mo

Upfront One-Time Costs

University Entrance Fee
NPR 2,50,980
282,000 JPY

Studying in Japan: CoE Process, MEXT Scholarship & Part-Time Work Rights

Japan provides high-tech education and safety. National universities charge fixed tuition around JPY 535,800 per year.

Students with Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) and work permission (Shikakugai Katsudo) can work up to 28 hours per week.

MEXT scholarship offers fully-funded opportunities for eligible Nepali applicants.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many hours can international students work in Japan?
Students can work up to 28 hours per week during term and 40 hours per week during holidays.

Next Step: Review Document Checklist

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