Japan
Source: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/international/japan Parent: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/international/region-search
Are you a brave thinker? Are you willing to push boundaries and make exciting discoveries? If so, UCL is the university for you.
We are London's Global University
Around 250 students from Japan are currently studying at both undergraduate and graduate levels. UCL is known as London’s Global University: 48% of our students are international, representing over 150 different countries.
A world class education
We are a world-leading, research-intensive university, currently ranked 9th in the World, in the QS World University Rankings, and 1st in London for research power in REF 2021. Our students are encouraged to realise their potential and learn from world leading academics in an intellectually challenging and inclusive environment.
Find the programme for you
Choose from over 400 specialist bachelor’s programmes, 500 master’s programmes, and a huge variety of PhDs, from Anthropology to Neuroscience.
From day one you will focus on your chosen subject area and will be encouraged to develop as an independent learner. Many programmes allow you to take modules from other departments to ensure that you can broaden your understanding of our complex world.
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Undergraduate Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirements for undergraduate programmes at UCL can be found below. However, specific entry requirements for some programmes may differ and may also be higher. You should refer to the undergraduate prospectus which allows you to choose the relevant programme and then select your country from the list in the International Qualifications sections.
Minimum equivalent entry requirement for A-level grades ABB
For any other qualifications please contact the regional representative listed for Japan.
Graduate Entry Requirements
Entry to Master’s programmes at UCL requires a strong undergraduate degree. Please note entry to some doctoral programmes (e.g. MPhil/PhD) will also require a Master's degree. The entry requirements for individual courses can be found on the graduate prospectus. The equivalent qualifications from the US can be found below in the minimum entry requirements.
Minimum entry requirements
UK Upper second-class (2:1)
The award of any of the following:
- Bachelors from a recognised prestigious university at Upper Second Class Honours, or Cumulative Average Point of 3.5/4.5 or 3.3/4.3 (Grade B+)
UK Lower second-class (2:2)
The award of any of the following:
- Bachelors from a recognised prestigious university at Upper Second Class Honours, or Cumulative Average Point of 3.0/4.5 or 3.0/4.3 (Grade B+)
For any other qualifications please contact the regional representative listed for Japan.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees vary by programme and you can find the exact fee on the specific programme page on the prospectus for both undergraduates and graduates.
- Average undergraduate tuition fees vary between £26,200 - £47,000
- Average graduate tuition fees vary between £26,200 - £45,000
You can find further information about our fees on our Fees and Funding pages.
Scholarships
Japan students are eligible to apply for scholarships at UCL. You can find all available scholarships on our Scholarship Finder.
Cost of Living
We know that you will want to carefully consider your finances when thinking of studying abroad, so we have created an overview of your potential living costs which we hope will help you plan and draw up a realistic budget.
Many of our students work part-time, and our Careers service and Student Union can help you find work. If you do plan to work, please ensure you’re abiding by the conditions of your visa.
Student clubs and societies
Whether you’ve visited or lived in London before, UCL Japan Society has everything you need to make London your home from home for the duration of your study.
Join UCL Japan Society #UCLJS
Your year will kick off with welcome taster events, karaoke, and will set the tone for an exciting social calendar. Follow UCL Japan Society to find out more.
Our alumni
More than 300,000 UCL alumni live in more than 190 countries worldwide. These include novelists, Olympians, Nobel Prize winners, poets, filmmakers, inventors, entrepreneurs and more. Our international alumni community includes Japan alumni living, working and studying in Japan and around the world.
- Visit our Facebook page to learn more about our UCL Alumni
Lists of Visits
Representatives from UCL visit Japan throughout the year to meet prospective students. This includes fairs, visits to schools and universities and independent counselling sessions. They are an ideal opportunity to speak to us and learn more about UCL and our courses.
You can find a list of our upcoming visits and events on our UCL Visits Your Country page. You can also reach out to us for an individual appointment. See contact details above.
Key links
- Accommodation
- Counsellors and Teacher Information
- Fees and Funding
- Immigration and Visa
- Scholarship Finder
- UCL Careers