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One-year master's keeps total cost and time abroad low; Globally recognised universities with clear entry requirements.
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UK vs Japan for Indian Students
A side-by-side comparison of studying in the UK and Japan: total cost in rupees, work during and after study, and long-term options.
- UK: median ₹50 lakh
- Japan: median ₹24 lakh
- Japan cheaper by ≈ ₹26 lakh
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UK or Japan: which is better for Indian students?
On our university data, Japan is cheaper: the median total cost is ₹24 lakh versus ₹50 lakh in the UK. After graduation, the UK offers graduate Route: 2 years (3 for PhD); reducing to 18 months from January 2027, while Japan offers graduates can change to a work visa with a job offer, or a job-hunting designated activities status. The better choice depends on your course, budget and long-term plan.
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UK vs Japan
- Median total cost
- UK: ₹50 lakh · Japan: ₹24 lakh
- Duration
- UK: Usually 12 months · Japan: 2 years
- Intakes
- UK: September/October · Japan: April (main) and September/October for English-taught programs
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Choose Japan if…
Low tuition at national universities; MEXT government scholarships.
Budget first
Japan is about ₹26 lakh cheaper at the median on our data.
Career first
Compare post-study work: UK (Graduate Route: 2 years) and Japan (Graduates can change to a work visa with a job offer, or a job-hunting designated activities status).
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On our data, Japan has the lower median total cost (₹24 lakh vs ₹50 lakh).
UK: Graduate Route: 2 years (3 for PhD); reducing to 18 months from January 2027. Japan: Graduates can change to a work visa with a job offer, or a job-hunting designated activities status.
UK: Up to 20 hours/week in term for degree-level study. Japan: Up to 28 hours a week with permission for activity outside status.
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