Overview

At Liberal Arts - Japanese Politics and Global Studies Concentration from Doshisha University, in our complex and interdependent world, responsible politics requires discourse, broad-based citizen participation and responsive leadership.

Areas of Study

The Liberal Arts - Japanese Politics and Global Studies Concentration program of Doshisha University equips students with the tools to frame important questions; conduct theory-driven research; provide evidence-based answers; write clearly and persuasively; and participate in lively discussions. When theory and systematic empirical analysis drive purposeful analysis, significant insights for our communities and for the world emerge.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Politics of Growth in Developing Countries

Winners and Losers: Political Theory

Japanese Law

Power and Politics in Japan

Comparative Politics

Peace and Conflict

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-04-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00
Starting 2027-10-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-12 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

124 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kyoto, Japan

Disciplines

Political Science Asian studies View 6 other Bachelors in Asian studies in Japan

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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

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120

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85

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should satisfy one of the following requirements by the time of enrollment at Doshisha University:

Applicants should have completed twelve years of school education (including successful graduation from an accredited high school) outside Japan.

Applicants should possess a university entrance qualification such as the International Baccalaureate, Abitur, or French Baccalaureate.

Applicants should have completed twelve years of education at a WASC, CIS or ACSI accredited international school.

Applicants should have graduated from a high school accredited by the Japan Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.

Applicants need to provide one of the test scores listed below to verify their English language proficiency. Please note submission is optional for native speakers of English and applicants with 12 or more years of education in English.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

803000 JPY / year

≈ 803000 JPY / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

803000 JPY / year

≈ 803000 JPY / year

Additional Details

First year: 803,000 YEN
Second year: 1,003,000 YEN
Third year: 1,003,000 YEN
Fourth year: 1,003,000 YEN

Living costs

Kyoto

Japan

131939 - 183969 JPY / month

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

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Areas of Study

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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English requirements

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