Japanese Universities
Considering Japan after an Australian high school? Explore returnee and comprehensive admission, timelines and English tests.
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Japanese University Timelines: Private, National & Australian Graduation Dates
Broad seasonal patterns are a starting point. For a workable plan, you also need to know whether you can apply before graduation and when documents must arrive.
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English Tests & Selectivity for Japanese University Admission
What English score do you need, and what does an acceptance figure really tell you? Start by separating eligibility from competitive selection, including the 2026 TOEFL changes.
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University of Tokyo Returnee Admission 2027: Category 2 Eligibility, Tests & Dates
Considering UTokyo after an Australian high school? This guide works through the official 2027 rules, from eligibility and Japanese-language assessment to the different humanities and science tests.
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TOEFL iBT Guide: 2026 Format, Fees, Sydney Testing & Score Planning
TOEFL changed its content and introduced a 1–6 score scale in January 2026. Here is the current format, cost, Sydney testing and how to interpret scores for Japanese university applications.
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IELTS Academic Guide: Cost, Format, Sydney Centres & Target Bands
Understand the four IELTS Academic sections, the A$490 fee, current Sydney options and how bands 6.5 and 7.0 fit Japanese university planning.
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Digital SAT Guide: Fees, Dates, Sydney Centres & Japanese University Targets
The digital SAT is a two-section, 2-hour-14-minute adaptive test. This guide covers international fees, finding a Sydney centre and how Japanese universities use the score.
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EIKEN Guide: Grades, CSE Scores, Fees, Overseas Testing & Japanese Admissions
EIKEN reports both grade results and CSE scores across four skills. This guide explains current Sydney availability, Japanese fees and how to check whether a returnee route accepts EIKEN.
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