Overview

We offer a full four years of rigorous Japanese language instruction, as well as courses on Japanese history, historical linguistics, popular culture (including manga, film and anime), and Japanese literature of the classical, early modern and modern periods. Courses covering Japanese religion, political science, East Asian history and Chinese studies are also offered at UM and may be counted as outside electives for the Japanese major.

Japanese is one of the most popular languages in the department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures, with a consistent core of majors and minors. The course offerings of the Japanese program of The University of Montana equip students with the language skills and cultural knowledge necessary for a career in Japan-focused fields, whether in Japan or elsewhere.

Why Study Japanese at UM?

Japan is the world’s third largest economy, and home to a number of major international firms, particularly in the worlds of finance and high technology. It boasts a uniquely rich history and literary tradition, which also informs its current status as a world leader in cultural media such as animation, graphic novels, fashion, film, food culture, and video games. The city of Tokyo will also play host to the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Elementary Japanese

Intermediate Japanese

Japanese Cult & Civilizations

Modern Japanese Writers/Thinkers

Advanced Japanese for Professionals

Japanese Classic Literature English Translations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Missoula, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

Complete an online application

Pay the application fee

English language proficiency requirements

Academic records

Financial information

Copy of passport

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

34838 USD / year

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Out-of-State

34838 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9694 USD / year

≈ 9694 USD / year

Living costs

Missoula

United States

1000 - 2071 USD / month

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Why Study Japanese at UM?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

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Campus Location

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Funding

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