Frequently asked questions

Yes. PACHA-Japan is open to all nationalities.

The programme gives priority to this region, where access to information and support for study in Asia is still limited. This priority does not exclude any other applicant.

Secondary school leaving, Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, research, career and continuing education.

All of them: computer science, engineering, sciences, health, agriculture, economics, management, law, education, arts, humanities, environment and others. The availability of specialised support is checked case by case.

Japan is the main destination. The secondary destinations are Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, China, South Korea, the Philippines, Australia and New Zealand. See the destination profiles.

The mentor provides strategic and methodological guidance: clarifying objectives, reviewing documents, preparing for interviews. The mentor does not carry out the procedures on your behalf.

Complete the general application form. The team reviews your request and contacts you by email.

Depending on your pathway: diplomas and transcripts, CV, cover letter, recommendations, language tests, research proposal. Only send them if requested. See the checklist.

They depend on the volume of requests and on your project. Applications to international programmes are generally prepared several months in advance.

No. Decisions rest solely with the institutions, funding bodies and relevant authorities.

Yes, depending on the services. Prices are not published on this website: they are communicated individually after the assessment, according to the services selected.

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