Overview

Why Study Japanese?

Japanese is the perfect option if you are looking to expand your cultural horizons and explore career opportunities in a wide array of industries. Many companies in the U.S. and around the world are looking for employees who can navigate Japanese culture and act as language liaisons.

Key Facts

You can take advantage of many opportunities for Japanese language and culture studies at University of Notre Dame, from beginning to advanced Japanese courses and language tables to study abroad programs in Nagoya and Tokyo. There is also support for intensive summer language study abroad and international research and internships.

Outside the classroom, you can participate in a number of cultural events, such as Movie Night, Sakura Matsuri, and Senpai Voices. The student-run Japan Club also organizes many cultural and social activities throughout the year that complement and enrich our academic program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Language
Study

Literature

Culture
Japanese

LLEA

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

7.5

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

South Bend, United States

Disciplines

Literature Linguistics Asian studies View 446 other Bachelors in Linguistics in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

7.5

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

E2 Language Test Prep

Trusted by 7M+ Students

Start Studying Today

Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.

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Live classes with current and ex-examiners
Accurate score assesment, always
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Other requirements

General requirements

The Notre Dame Writing Supplement via the Common Application or Coalition Application.
Optional: Results of your ACT or SAT assessment scores - Notre Dame is test-optional for 2022 and 2023 application cycles. S
Official results of the TOEFL, IELTS, DET, or PTE Academic, if applicable
Official high school transcripts or record of academic achievement in secondary school
A letter of evaluation from a high school teacher in a core academic subject area who knows you well
Counselor evaluation (recommended, not required)

A completed Certification of Finances plus financial documentation (see below) verifying the totals on the Certification of Finances submitted via your applicant status portal
A copy of your passport submitted via your applicant status portal
If applying for need-based financial aid, a completed CSS Profile

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

67100 USD / year

≈ 67100 USD / year
Out-of-State

67100 USD / year

≈ 67100 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

67100 USD / year

≈ 67100 USD / year

Living costs

South Bend

United States

885 - 1432 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Why Study Japanese?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

South Bend

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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