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IE Study Abroad Japan vs Ryugaku Journal

2026 comparison · Japan

★ Higher rated
IE Study Abroad Japan
📍 Tokyo, Japan
5.0
/5
★★★★★
1 review
5 destinationsFree for students
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Ryugaku Journal
📍 Osaka, Japan
4.0
/5
★★★★☆
1 review
7 destinationsFree for students
Full review →Write a review
Our verdict
IE Study Abroad Japan scores higher

IE Study Abroad Japan leads with a 5.0/5 rating vs 4.0/5 — a 1.0-point difference based on verified student reviews.

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Decision helper

Which is better for your situation?

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Multiple countries
Ryugaku Journal
7 study destinations vs 5
Broader reach
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Overall rating
IE Study Abroad Japan
5.0/5 vs 4.0/5 from verified reviews
Higher rated
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Value for money
IE Study Abroad Japan
Students rate it 5.0/5 for value vs 3.0/5
Better value
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Response speed
IE Study Abroad Japan
Speed rating: 5.0/5 from student reviews
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Score breakdown

How they compare across 7 dimensions

Average scores from verified student reviews

IE Study Abroad Japan
Ryugaku Journal
Overall Rating
5.04.0
IE
Ryugaku
Communication
5.03.0
IE
Ryugaku
Transparency
5.03.0
IE
Ryugaku
Speed
5.03.0
IE
Ryugaku
Professionalism
5.03.0
IE
Ryugaku
Visa Guidance
5.03.0
IE
Ryugaku
Value for Money
5.03.0
IE
Ryugaku

At a glance

IE Study Abroad JapanRyugaku Journal
Overall rating5.0/54.0/5
Reviews11
LocationTokyo, JapanOsaka, Japan
Founded——
Team size——
Fee rangeFree for studentsFree for students
Destinations5 countries7 countries

Pros & cons

IE Study Abroad Japan
✓ What students love
  • ✓Covers multiple study formats including language schools, cultural programmes, and university exchange
  • ✓Tokyo location provides access to Japan's widest concentration of educational institutions
  • ✓Visa guidance tailored to different programme lengths and student nationalities
  • ✓Pre-departure support to help international students prepare for the practical realities of living in Japan
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗No website presence makes advance research into the agency's specific partnerships and programmes difficult
  • ✗Japan-only focus means no multi-destination comparison for students still choosing between destinations
Ryugaku Journal
✓ What students love
  • ✓Osaka base opens access to the Kansai region's Japanese language schools — an often overlooked alternative to Tokyo
  • ✓Serves both inbound international students and outbound Japanese students — broad market understanding
  • ✓Kansai region offers a distinct cultural and linguistic experience compared to Tokyo-based study
  • ✓Dual market knowledge means the agency understands both the Japan study landscape and overseas destination requirements
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗No website presence makes advance evaluation of specific institutional partnerships difficult
  • ✗Osaka is a smaller market than Tokyo for Japan-based language schools and preparatory programmes
What students say

Recent review highlights

★★★★★

“After visiting two other consultancies in Tokyo, I decided to go with IE Study Abroad Japan because they had more specific knowledge about Australia universities. The application p…”

— Verified student · IE Study Abroad Japan
★★★★

“I approached Ryugaku Journal after struggling to shortlist universities on my own. The counsellor walked me through the options step by step and helped me match programmes to my ac…”

— Verified student · Ryugaku Journal

Study destinations

IE Study Abroad Japan — 5 destinations
USAUnited KingdomCanadaAustraliaNew Zealand
Ryugaku Journal — 7 destinations
USAUnited KingdomCanadaAustraliaIrelandNew ZealandGermany
Best fit

Who should choose which?

Choose IE Study Abroad Japan if…
IE Study Abroad Japan
  • ✓Covers multiple study formats including language schools, cultural programmes, and university exchange
  • ✓Tokyo location provides access to Japan's widest concentration of educational institutions
  • ✓Visa guidance tailored to different programme lengths and student nationalities
Choose Ryugaku Journal if…
Ryugaku Journal
  • ✓Osaka base opens access to the Kansai region's Japanese language schools — an often overlooked alternative to Tokyo
  • ✓Serves both inbound international students and outbound Japanese students — broad market understanding
  • ✓Kansai region offers a distinct cultural and linguistic experience compared to Tokyo-based study

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