Studying in Sapporo
Located in Hokkaido, Sapporo is the largest city in Northern Japan.
It is well known for hosting the 1972 Winter Olympics (skiing, anyone?) and the annual Yuki Matsuri, also known as the Sapporo Snow Festival, which attracts over 2 million tourists around the world.
Regular Courses
These courses are for those who wish to learn Japanese intensively in a short term. No Visa is required for Australians.
Summer course
| Period | 4 weeks: June intake or July intake | |
| Tuition | 80,000yen 2 weeks: 40,000 yen 3 weeks: 60,000 yen |
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| Sign-up fee | 10,500yen Waived if applying before November |
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| Textbooks | Approx. 3,000 yen. Students who already own “Minna no Nihongo” may bring it with them. |
Winter course
| Period | 4 weeks from January to February 3 lessons per day, 45 minutes each The first day is for class separation and introduction event. |
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| Tuition | 80,000yen 2 weeks: 40,000 yen 3 weeks: 60,000 yen |
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| Sign-up fee | 10,500yen Waived if applying before November |
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| Textbooks | Approx. 3,000 yen. Students who already own “Minna no Nihongo” may bring it with them. |
Student Visa course
The Student Visa Course is for foreign students wishing to proceed to a higher education institution such as a university, a graduate school or a technical school in Japan. The minimum duration is 18 months, and it’ll cost roughly 735,000 yen a year excluding accommodation and living expenses.
A student visa is compulsory.
Accommodation
Guest house
60,000+ yen/month. Utilities and food not included.
Student dormitories
80,000+ yen/month. Breakfast and dinner are provided. Includes utilities.
Home stay
2600 yen/night. Only 18 years of age or older can apply.
This service is for short-stay students and subject to availability.
Airport Pick-up
Not available.
How to apply
- Contact Japanese Melbourne and we’ll provide the necessary application forms.
- Complete the forms and provide a copy of your passport and photos.
- Applicants must apply 4 – 8 weeks prior to the opening date of the desired course. The deadline differs depending on nationality.
- Within a week, Japanese Melbourne will provide an invoice upon completion of procedures including accommodation arrangements.
- Pay deposit to Japanese Melbourne.
- Once confirmed Sapporo, pay full amount necessary for enrolment into the designated bank account. Remittance charges must be borne by students.
- International travel insurance is required.
- Receive entry permit, receipt, accommodation guide, and other documents.
- Play with snow in Sapporo!
For more information please contact us at 04 30 103 660, email us at
admin@japanesemelbourne.com.au or click here to schedule an online video meeting.