Program Overview
The Japan-in-Asia Cultural Studies at Nagoya University is a Master programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Japan-in-Asia Cultural Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Japan and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 4,589 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,589 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Nagoya, Japan
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Japan-in-Asia Cultural Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- History of Asian culture
- Cultural studies of modern and contemporary Japan
- Genealogy of theories on Japanese culture
- Modern Japanese fiction
- Modern literary theory
- Colonial modernity in Japanese and East Asian literature
- Film theory
- Japanese cinema history
- Asian cinema history
- Cinema and cultural theory
- Visual culture
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Application Form
- Bachelor\'s Degree Diploma (or Prospective Bachelor\'s Degree Diploma) from Your University
- Academic Transcript for Undergraduate Education
- Certified Score Report of the GRE
- Assignment Designated by the Graduate School
- Two Letters of Reference
- Summary of Undergraduate Graduation Thesis
- Major Publications or Course Assignment Papers
- Documents Showing Other Strengths
- Document Validating Your Nationality and Residence Status
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 4,589 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,589 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 4,589 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,589 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Nagoya University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Nagoya University
Nagoya University
Nagoya, Japan
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
