🇱🇰 Sri Lanka → 🇯🇵 Japan

Study in Japan from Sri Lanka

Studying in Japan from Sri Lanka can be fully funded through the MEXT scholarship, with growing English-taught programmes and a clear path into the country's technology sector.

Tuition ¥500,000–¥1,500,000/year Visa 4–8 wks Free for students

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

From

🇯🇵 Japan

4–8 wks

Visa

Designated Activities visa for job search

Post-study

Japan attracts Sri Lankan students with the MEXT government scholarship, which covers tuition and a living allowance, and with world-ranked universities in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Robotics, engineering and materials science are particular strengths.

Most undergraduate courses expect JLPT N2 Japanese, though English-taught master's options are widening. The College Student visa follows a Certificate of Eligibility issued in Japan.

Credential steps and the MEXT route from Sri Lanka

For MEXT, apply through the Japanese Embassy in Colombo, which administers the scholarship for Sri Lankan nationals; private applications go directly to institutions. Obtain University Grants Commission equivalency and have your transcripts attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Colombo. Once your institution secures a Certificate of Eligibility, the College Student visa is issued by the embassy in Colombo.

Costs, scholarships, visa timeline and post-study work

Self-funded tuition runs ¥500,000–¥1,500,000 a year with living costs of ¥80,000–¥140,000 a month, and you must show about ¥2,000,000 or a sponsor letter. The visa is generally issued within 4–8 weeks of the Certificate of Eligibility. MEXT and JASSO scholarships are the main funding routes, and graduates can use a Designated Activities visa for up to a year of job-searching.

Your path from Sri Lanka to Japan

MEXT scholarship applications via Japanese Embassy in home country. Private institution applications directly or via education agents.

1
Register free & build your profile
Create a student account and tell us your grades, budget and goals. It takes five minutes and costs nothing.
2
Get matched to universities
Our advisors shortlist programmes that fit your profile and explain admission requirements and deadlines.
3
Prepare documents & apply
We help you assemble transcripts, language scores and financial proof, then submit strong applications.
4
Visa & departure support
Once admitted, we guide your student visa application and help you prepare for arrival.

Costs, visa & requirements

Tuition	¥500,000–¥1,500,000/year
Living costs	¥80,000–¥140,000/month
Visa type	College Student Visa (留学ビザ)
Financial proof	¥2,000,000 or sponsor letter
Processing time	4–8 weeks
Language	JLPT N2 (most courses); English-taught master’s available
Scholarships	MEXT (Ministry of Education), JASSO Scholarship, University-specific grants

In-person support in Colombo

Our Sri Lanka office helps Sri Lanka students with UGC equivalency support, Bank fund verification, British Council IELTS partnership and more — free of charge.

Visit our Sri Lanka office →

Frequently asked questions

How do Sri Lankan students apply for the MEXT scholarship?

MEXT applications are made through the Japanese Embassy in Colombo, which administers the scholarship for Sri Lankan nationals and covers tuition plus a monthly living allowance.

Do I need Japanese language skills to study in Japan?

Most undergraduate courses require around JLPT N2, but a growing number of English-taught master's programmes are available, so the requirement depends on your chosen course.

Can I work in Japan after graduating?

Yes. Graduates can apply for a Designated Activities visa to search for work for up to one year, which can convert into a work visa once you secure a relevant job.