Overview

The Japanese Studies programme at Oakland University offers an immersive academic experience designed to foster a deep understanding of Japan’s cultural and linguistic landscape. Students engage with a multidisciplinary curriculum that balances intensive language training with rigorous historical and social analysis.

This degree provides a robust foundation in the humanities, encouraging students to explore the complexities of East Asian societies. By combining core academic requirements with flexible elective options, the university ensures that graduates possess both specialised knowledge and versatile analytical skills.

Why Japanese Studies at Oakland University?

The institution maintains significant partnerships with prestigious overseas entities, including Nanzan University in Nagoya and the Japan Centre for Michigan Universities in Shiga. These exchange programmes allow students to gain first-hand experience through immersive study abroad opportunities in Japan.

Facilities and academic resources at the university support a high standard of research, particularly through the mandatory capstone project. This directed research ensures that every student contributes original insights to the field of international studies before completing their degree.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 23867 per year
National fee: USD 23867 per year
Local fee: USD 16772 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Perspectives on Japan
Arts of Asia and the Islamic World
Japanese Art
Buddhist Art
Origins of Modern Japan, 1568-1912
Twentieth-Century Japan
Seminar in East Asian Studies
Asian Literature
Philosophies and Religions of Asia
Political Systems of Asia
Japan Exchange Program I
Japan Exchange Program II
Japan Program: Shiga I
Japan Program: Shiga II
Perspectives on China
Perspectives on India
Chinese Art
Chinese Architecture
Peoples and Cultures of China
China: The Middle Kingdom before 1700
China’s Last Dynasty: The Qing, 1644-1911
China in Revolution, 1911-1949
Women in China: Past and Present
China since 1949
China and Inner Asia
Chinese Politics and Foreign Policy
Directed Research
Special Topics in International Studies
Directed Readings in International Studies
Studies in Foreign Film
Topics in Foreign Literature
Special Topics in Art History

Careers with Japanese Studies

Graduates are prepared for diverse professional paths in international sectors, including roles in education, diplomacy, and global business. The programme's emphasis on cross-cultural communication makes alumni attractive to organisations operating within the East Asian market.

The combination of advanced language skills and regional expertise allows for careers in translation, international relations, and cultural consultancy. Many students also leverage their research background to pursue further academic study or specialised roles in non-governmental organisations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Perspectives on Japan

Japanese Art

Origins of Modern Japan, 1568-1912

Asian Literature

Twentieth-Century Japan

Philosophies and Religions of Asia

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rochester Hills, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed Oakland University admission application. While an essay is optional, interested students may choose to include an essay for consideration

Cumulative high school grade point averages of 3.2 or above. Applicants with cumulative grade point averages below 3.2, but above 2.5, may be admitted after consideration of the quality of academic preparation. Scholarship awards are based on a student's academic record at the time of admission

SAT or ACT scores are no longer required for the incoming classes, for students with a minimum high school GPA of 2.5

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23867 USD / year

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Out-of-State

23867 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

16772 USD / year

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Living costs

Rochester Hills

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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