Japanese Education Seminar 2013
JAPANESE EDUCATION SEMINAR 2013 will be held at the “Anthurium”, Galadari Hotel, Colombo 1 on Saturday 21st September 2013, from 10.00 a.m to 4.00 p.m. This is the third successive seminar organized by the Embassy of Japan together with the Japanese Graduates Alumni Association of Sri Lanka (JAGAAS) and the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) in order to assist students interested in obtaining an excellent university education in Japan that will become a launching pad for a bright future career.
Representatives of a total of 7 reputed national and private universities in Japan will participate at this seminar. They are;
- Hokkaido University
- Ibaraki U niversity
- International University of Japan
- Nagaoka University of Technology
- Nagoya University
- Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU)
- Yamaguchi University
senior professors and administrative staff of these universities coordinating international study programs will provide detailed information to visitors about their prospectus, the special features and characteristics of their respective universities. Students and visitors will be provided with guidance on admission procedures, study courses, support systems and general student life in Japan. A special booth will be assigned to provide general information such as administrative procedures on entering Japanese universities. These universities provide high quality undergraduate and post graduate programs in English for international students.
The Embassy of Japan will also provide information about the Monbukagakusho Scholarships awarded by the Government of Japan while members of JAGAAS will also assist visitors in obtaining first hand information about studying in Japan based upon their own experiences. This seminar is an excellent opportunity for students interested in obtaining an excellent university education in Japan.
Japan warmly welcomes students from Sri Lanka to successfully pursue higher studies in one of the prestigious universities of Japan and also appreciate and enjoy the beautiful country. Admission to the Seminar is free of charge.
Why Study in Japan?
Active international exchange is now taking place throughout many parts of the world, and there are now said to be more than 1.5 million foreign students studying around the globe. Of them, nearly 138,000 are studying in Japan. Japan has many unique advantages as an academic destination. Here are some of the main reasons why you should consider studying in Japan.
- A high standard of education, recognized worldwide.
- A great emphasis on its educated workforce.
-Team Work, cooperation, discipline and creativity are essential educational ingredients.
- The most cutting-edge facilities and technologies imaginable.
- World recognized management skills.
- A safe destination for student travelers, which is partially tied to the friendliness of its people.
- The Constitution of Japan guarantees the freedom of engaging in academic activities in Japan.
- By and large, the Japanese people you meet will be polite, friendly, willing to help you if you’re lost and eager to converse in Japanese with you.
How can you enjoy your life while you study in Japan?
- Experience Japan’s four distinct seasons and scenic beauty including the blossoming of Sakura flowers and season’s specialty in traditional Japanese foods.
- Experience the salient features of Japan’s traditional culture that are most well-known, such as Tea ceremony, Ikebana (flower arrangement), Kabuki, Noh. Etc.
- High scale of scientific technology brings the world’s most cutting-edge facilities and provides opportunities to experience invaluable and fascinating technological products.
- Fashionable structure of Japanese Popular Culture (Pop culture) such as Music, Anime action, Manga, Cosplay, Contemporary Art and movies will provide you not only entertainment but also novel impressions of a wide range of Japanese art forms.
- Whether it is nature or culture you want, if you study in Japan, you can enjoy mountains, temples, parks, islands, beaches, architecture and museums. Experience this fascinating land and earn a top-notch education. You will be potentially overwhelmed with fantastic opportunities.