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Japan International Institute of Cybernetics
Chiba
·Shin-Matsudo, Matsudo
Japan International Institute of Cybernetics
日本国際工科専門学校 日本語科
Japanese + IT college
Beginners welcome
Part-time job support
About the school
Japan International Institute of Cybernetics is the Japanese language department of an IT college in Matsudo, open to international students since 1997. After the language course you can move into the same college and earn a senmonshi diploma in 2 years.
Founded1997
Students from15+ countries
Course length18 months or 2 years
IntakesApr · Oct
What makes it different
Japanese and college in one place
This is the Japanese department of a vocational IT college: after the language course you can take an exam and move on to the college’s programs for international students — business, IT management or hospitality — and earn a senmonshi diploma (専門士) in 2 years. No need to change school, city or home.
Next step
The school’s own IT and business college
Graduates of the Japanese department who meet the requirements get priority entry to the college. Two years of IT, Japanese and business — and a senmonshi diploma.
Neighbourhood
Student-friendly Shin-Matsudo
Several universities and colleges nearby, affordable apartments and direct JR Joban and Musashino lines. Since 2017 classes have been held in a new five-storey building with a library and a self-study room.
Further study
192 graduates went on to study
According to the school’s 2026 report, 192 of 263 graduates continued at Japanese universities and colleges. Staff help with essays, interviews and the research plan for graduate school.
Daily life
Airport pickup, hospital visits, part-time work
Airport pickup, help at the city hall and the bank, and someone to go with you to the hospital. A dedicated staff member finds part-time jobs to match your Japanese level and prepares you for the interview.
Japan International Institute of Cybernetics (日本国際工科専門学校 日本語科) is the language department of a vocational college founded in 1985 as Meisei (明生情報ビジネス専門学校; the current name dates from May 2021). The Japanese department has been running since 1997, and today about 600 students from 15+ countries study here.
The school is in Shin-Matsudo, a student area with several universities and colleges, affordable apartments and direct JR Joban and Musashino lines. Since 2017 classes have been held in a new five-storey building: classrooms have internet and monitors, and there is a library and a self-study room. The college belongs to the Asahi Gakuen group, together with Funabashi Japanese Language Academy and Tokyo Meisei.
The main course is university preparation over 1 year 6 months or 2 years: all four skills, the JLPT and the EJU, essays and interviews, and a research plan for graduate school. Classes are formed by level. Best of all, you can stay on at the college itself: programs for international students in business, IT management and hospitality, a senmonshi diploma (専門士) and help finding work in Japan.
Programs
University preparation course
For students who want to enter a Japanese university, graduate school or vocational college, or to work in Japan; beginners are accepted. Morning shift 9:00–12:30 or afternoon shift 13:30–17:00, 4 lessons a day; your shift depends on your level.
Whole course¥1,313,500 – ¥1,728,000
Exams and university entrance
Preparation for the JLPT and the EJU, written exams, essays and interviews for your chosen university, and a research plan (研究計画書) for graduate school. The course ends with a graduation presentation on a computer.
College after the language school
After the Japanese department you can take an exam and move on to the college’s programs for international students: business management, IT management or hotel management. After 2 years you receive a senmonshi diploma (専門士) and support with your job search.
First-year costs
Application fee¥20,000
Enrollment fee¥50,000
Tuition, first year¥600,000
Other fees, first year¥229,000
Total, first year¥899,000
Whole course, 2 years — ¥1,728,000
Payment terms and extra costs
Scholarships and discounts
Medical cost support
The school reimburses students’ doctor’s bills through its own support system (見舞金制度). Exceptions include chronic illnesses, dental treatment and some other cases.
Intakes
April Main intake
University preparation course, 2 years. The school gives application deadlines on request — ask us; people usually start preparing their documents six months before the course starts.
October Autumn intake
University preparation course, 1 year 6 months. The process is the same for both intakes: application, document check, interview, payment of the first year, then the visa.
The school applies for your Certificate of Eligibility; with the visa this takes about 4–6 months. Places are limited — apply early.
Student visa. For a long-term course you study on the Student status of residence: the school applies for your Certificate of Eligibility, then you get the visa at a Japanese embassy or consulate. Student visa for Japan · Which documents do I need?
Working while you study. With permission, up to 28 hours a week: Part-time work for students
Housing
Partner dormitories
Dormitories for international students
¥30,000 – ¥45,000 / monthNisshinkyo directory, 2025
The school has no dormitory of its own, but it introduces outside dormitories where many international students live. It offers current options before your intake.
An apartment in Shin-Matsudo
Shin-Matsudo is a student area with plenty of affordable apartments, restaurants, banks and a large hospital nearby. If you want your own apartment, the school helps you find one and sign the contract.
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Location
3-440 Shin-Matsudo, Matsudo-shi, Chiba 270-0034 — 13 minutes on foot from Shin-Matsudo Station (JR Joban / Musashino lines)
Questions about Japan International Institute of Cybernetics
Can I start with no Japanese at all?
Yes, both courses (2 years and 1 year 6 months) accept beginners, and classes are split by level. For the student visa you need to show at least 150 hours of Japanese study. Selection is by documents and an interview.
What are the entry requirements?
At least 12 years of school education. If you have 11 years, look at the school’s sister school in the same group, Funabashi Japanese Language Academy: it has a pre-university preparatory course (準備教育課程) for entering Japanese universities.
How much does it cost?
Under the fee table from April 2027, the first year is ¥899,000 (including the application fee ¥20,000 and enrollment fee ¥50,000) and the second year ¥829,000. The 2-year course costs ¥1,728,000 and the 1 year 6 months course ¥1,313,500.
Can I go on to study at the college itself?
Yes — that is what makes the school special. After the Japanese department you can take an exam and move on to the college’s programs for international students: business management, IT management or hospitality. After 2 years you receive a senmonshi diploma (専門士) and help finding work in Japan.
Is there a dormitory?
The school has none of its own, but it introduces partner dormitories where many international students live and helps you rent an apartment. According to the Nisshinkyo directory, a dormitory costs ¥30,000–¥45,000 a month.
Can I work while studying?
Yes. With permission from immigration you can work up to 28 hours a week (8 hours a day in long school holidays). A staff member finds part-time jobs to match your Japanese level and runs mock interviews.
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