The International Graduate Program in Language Sciences
Tohoku UniversityProgram Overview
The The International Graduate Program in Language Sciences at Tohoku University is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 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 The International Graduate Program in Language Sciences 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 1,992 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,992 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Sendai, Japan
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the The International Graduate Program in Language Sciences 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
- Syntax 1
- Syntax 2
- Semantics 1
- Semantics 2
- Language Acquisition
- Functional Linguistics
- Cognitive Linguistics
- Psycholinguistics
- Language and Society
- Typology of Language
- Neurolinguistics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Application materials
a )Application Form: Use the designated form below.
b )Certificate of Graduation (or Expected Graduation)
c )Academic Transcript: A transcript issued from the university where your undergraduate degree was conferred, and which bears the university\'s formal stamp on it.
d )Statement of Research Plan: Describe your research plan in English in a full paper in size A-4 within 2,000 words.
e )A Research Paper written in English
f )A Photocopy of Formal Certificate of TOEFL or TOEIC Score
g )A Letter of Reference: It should be written by an academic advisor of an applicant\'s who can evaluate his or her research ability well through academic activities.
h )Statement of Financial Basis
i )Certificate of Residence or Certificate of Registered information on Alien Registration: For applicants who are foreign residents of Japan at the time of application, and who have lived in Japan for more than 90 days; to be issued by the head of local municipality.
j )Application Fee ¥30,000: For those living in Japan, the fee should be sent by a Postal Money Order. Do not write your name in the blank of payee of the money order. You can make a cash payment when you carry on application forms directly to the Office of Academic Affairs, GSICS.
k )A Letter of Approval for Entrance: If you want to enroll in our school while maintaining employment with your organization, you are required to submit a Letter of Approval for Entrance issued by your employer.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 1,992 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,992 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 1,992 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,992 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Tohoku 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 Tohoku University
Tohoku University
Sendai, Japan
Higher education institution in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan
University Profile- Application Deadline May, 2027
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
