Japan's college system features prestigious national universities (like Tokyo and Kyoto), high-ranking private universities (Keio, Waseda), and specialized institutions, offering programs from undergraduate to graduate levels, with growing English-taught options for international students, though admission often relies heavily on entrance exams. The system includes National, Public, and numerous Private universities, with varying costs, and also offers junior colleges and Colleges of Technology (Kosen). Japanese college dorms are typically strict, featuring gender-segregated floors, no-opposite-sex-guest policies, and required shoes-off rules. Residents must manage noise, follow curfews (if applicable), and maintain cleanliness, often in shared-facility, small, and sometimes double-occupancy rooms. Violations can lead to expulsion.