Overview

Elizabethtown College at Japanese Major is one of the only Japanese major programs in central Pennsylvania. You will study in Japan in a culminating and immersive study abroad experience at places like Nihon University in Tokyo or Kansai Gaidai. As you complete the program, you will work one-on-one with a faculty mentor to complete a research project in areas like translation, cultural study, or history.

Key facts

You’ll build your language skills through a series of eight language courses and a study abroad experience in Japan. The majority of our students double major in a variety of disciplines that build a unique resume for future success! Students often pursue studies in:

Asian Studies
International Business
Political Science
Computer Science
Professional Writing
Graphic Design

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Language

Japanese

Theory

Research

Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Elizabethtown, United States

Disciplines

Literature Asian studies View 1013 other Bachelors in Literature 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

One of the following:
SAT/ACT
TOEFL
IELTS
EIKEN
Duolingo
PTE
IESOL
Cambridge English scores or an English proficiency letter written by a teacher
One letter of recommendation from your guidance counselor, advisor, principal or teacher
An official copy of your secondary school transcripts

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

39520 USD / year

≈ 39520 USD / year

Living costs

Elizabethtown

United States

1000 - 1500 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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Available Scholarships

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