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Working While Studying in Tokyo, Japan 2026

Whether international students can work in Tokyo, Japan, the hours allowed, and what happens to work rights after graduation.

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Universities in Tokyo

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University of Tokyo

Tokyo, Kantō, Japan · Public University

★ 69 QS World #32 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
JPY 640,000 – JPY 860,000/yr
Founded
1877
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Institute of Science Tokyo

Tokyo, Kantō, Japan · Public University

★ 67 QS World #84 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
JPY 640,000 – JPY 860,000/yr
Founded
1881

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Other student cities in Japan

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Kyoto 1 universities
Student life Cost of living Working & jobs
Osaka 1 universities
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Sendai 1 universities
Student life Cost of living Working & jobs

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