After completing your studies in Japan, how should you choose a job? Which way is more suitable for international students, staying in Japan or returning to your country? Let’s take a look at the employment situation after studying in Japan in 2021. What are the benefits for international students who return to work in Japan?

Employment status

Among the international students, 13% went to Beijing, 8% went to Shanghai, and 7% went to Guangdong. 61% returned to their hometown.

After returning to China, their job ranks have been significantly improved; nearly 80% of international students have seen an increase in salary after returning to China, and more than half of them have experienced an increase of more than 20%. From the perspective of career development, returning to China is also a good choice.

42% of international students can find a job within one month after returning home, and 40% can find a job within one to three months. 13% found jobs within four to six months, and only 5% found jobs over half a year.

Compared with last year’s data, the proportion of returnees who have found jobs for more than six months has dropped by 6%.

A review of the top three popular employment majors after returning to China: finance, high-tech industry, and manufacturing.

Popular majors

1. Journalism

The domestic Internet is now very developed, and the number of Internet users is also growing exponentially. The growth in advertising revenue quickly increased demand and created numerous employment opportunities. Media majors have become a hot topic in domestic universities. After returning home, you can work extensively in news media organization and event planning.

2. Animation

Japan’s animation culture is also in a relatively leading position in the world, so there is still some gap between Chinese animation professionals. The first school in Japan to offer animation major was Kyoto University of the Arts in Japan. After this precedent, some other universities in Japan also opened animation majors, such as Nagoya University of the Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts, etc. These universities also opened animation-related courses. If you choose animation major, it is actually a perfect combination of interest and practical work.

3. Economic category

Due to surrounding reasons, Sino-Japanese economic relations are also very close, especially the exchanges and connections between people represented by the Yangtze River Delta. Many Japanese companies are concentrated in this field, which provides many related employment opportunities. With the increase in economic exchanges between China and Japan, the employment prospects of economic majors have also become very bright. Graduates of this major have a wide range of employment opportunities, such as economic forecasters, foreign traders, marketers, managers, etc.

4. IT and Mechanical Engineering

Japan is a world leader in R&D technologies such as IT industry, machinery manufacturing and automobile manufacturing. Currently, China lacks talents who understand technology and are proficient in Japanese. These careers are suitable for young people who like computers and cars. For many young people, these are highly desirable careers.

5. Environmental protection

With the emergence of various environmental problems and the continuous improvement of awareness of nature protection, environmental engineering that actively improves the environment has become a key issue in the upcoming 21st century. Japan has always attached great importance to environmental governance. From the establishment of sound legal and administrative systems to extensive publicity and education, it has effectively curbed environmental deterioration. The air and environment in Japan today are not much different from those in the past, which fully reflects the great achievements in environmental protection work. Our environmental governance still has a long way to go, and related industries will also be a good trend.

Study Abroad Benefits

1. Car Purchase Policy

You can be exempted from import duties and vehicle purchase taxes on purchased auto parts. The two together account for approximately About 15% of the car sales price.

Different models have different discount ranges, and the overall discount cost is between 0.71-152.1 thousand yuan.

The prerequisite for the car purchase discount for international students is: study abroad for more than one year, and return to China within two years after completing their studies to purchase a tax-free car within the first year. You can apply as soon as possible after returning home to avoid missing the best time.

2. Settlement policy

The first-tier city household registration, which is difficult to obtain, can be easily obtained through the qualifications of international students.

Returned overseas students who have studied abroad for more than one year on a public assignment or at their own expense, have obtained a foreign master's degree or above, and have gone through the formalities for being terminated from public service before going abroad.

Within two years after completing your studies, you can apply to settle in cities such as Beijing. This will not be affected by the place of household registration before going abroad, nor will it be restricted by local settlement conditions for foreigners.

3. Entrepreneurship subsidies

“For the employment and entrepreneurship of overseas high-level talents, the national and local governments will provide varying degrees of financial assistance based on specific relevant regulations and the circumstances of the individual or their enterprise. There are also some preferential treatment for taxes, loans, etc.”

For example, Shenzhen’s “Preliminary Cost Subsidy for Overseas Students to Start a Business in Shenzhen” and Shanghai’s “Shanghai Pujiang Talent Plan” have both launched subsidies of up to 500,000 yuan. . Cities such as Guangzhou and Xiamen also provide subsidies as high as 100,000 yuan.

4. Academic research

Professional title evaluation: Based on personal academic background, scientific research results, major and employment unit, regional policies and other factors, the professional title of those who have returned from studying abroad is one higher than those abroad. Or several levels, and the application is not limited by working years.

Obtain a doctoral degree from home or abroad, study abroad for more than one year, and be under the age of 45.

Returned overseas students who are engaged in teaching and scientific research in teaching and scientific research units after returning to China can apply for the "Research Startup Fund for Returned Overseas Students" established by the Ministry of Education within two years after returning to China.

In addition, there will be opportunities to apply for financial subsidies such as housing subsidies and settling-in fees.