Japanese Universities

I am a High School Student, and have studied Japanese for 2 years now. I think I can speak almost fluently, but I still struggle a bit with kanji.
I was wondering how I could apply for a University in Japan.
In know the Students have to take some exams for each University, but do they also take the High School results in consideration, or I could just apply normally without having graduated from a Japanese High School?

Sorry, I really don`t understand this system, but I`m seriously considering studying in Japan when I finish High School next year...

Thanks in advance.

I'm also very interested in studying at a Japanese university after I graduate. Unfortunately I am also confused how what and when and so on. I'm quite interested in sciences and everything technology related.

I'm planning on asking my schools guidance councelor for help and perhaps visit Japan's embassy for more information regarding this.

I still have a lot of time until I graduate but like said early bird catches the worm =)

I think another problem is how to get the necessary funding for studying abroad. I've heard of some govt. sponsored programs but I don't know that much about them

To the first poster,

What is your definition of fluent? I find it almost impossible that one would be "fluent" in two years. Also, if you're not good with Kanji, you're going to be completely lost and screwed in university.

An interesting past thread about "fluency" in a short period of time.
http://www.japan-guide.com/forum/quereadisplay.html?0+67368

Do you intend on going to a Japanese university for your entire undergraduate experience or as an exchange student? I think you would be at a HUGE disadvantage if you decide to go attend university with a language you just started learning... I would go talk to a Japanese professor at your local college or university (even a Teacher's Aid would suffice) and ask their opinion on this matter.

Agreeing with Ralph here O.P. If you can't read a university level textbook written in Japanese then you are not ready for a Japanese University.