Overview

The Japanese Studies program at Illinois College will prepare you to work within today’s diverse, global economy as you gain the confidence and preparation needed to use a foreign language in both personal and professional settings.

Key facts:

Our program allows you to take advantage of many business and cultural opportunities considering that Japanese is the 9th most spoken language in world by native speakers (more than French, German and Italian) and the country boasts the world's third largest economy.
You will benefit from IC’s many established partnerships and connections to Japan, including our 30-year exchange program with Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto and the Luce Initiative on Asian Studies and the Environment (LIASE), among others.
You will have the opportunity to study abroad or go on a global BreakAway trip to experience all facets of Japanese life — from countryside villages to mega-metropolitan Tokyo. You will have guidance from faculty and staff and access to the resources and funds necessary to find experiences that best fit your goals. All students that go on a BreakAway trip are eligible for a $1000 grant from the College.
By joining IC’s student-run Japan Club, you will have the opportunity to meet regularly with like-minded classmates to explore Japan’s culture and further develop your language skills in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
The Japanese studies program is interdisciplinary, and you will be encouraged to complement your degree with a second major or minor, helping to prepare you for a wide range of future careers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Japanese for Global Citizens
Japanese for Living Abroad
Languages and Their Place in the World
Professional Japanese
Japanese Language and Research
Independent Study in Japanese

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-28 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Jacksonville, United States

Disciplines

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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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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Apply for Admission
Submit Official High School Transcript
Submit Test Scores (ACT or SAT)

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

39154 USD / year

≈ 39154 USD / year
Out-of-State

39154 USD / year

≈ 39154 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

39154 USD / year

≈ 39154 USD / year

Living costs

Jacksonville

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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

Funding

Illinois College offers merit-based scholarships to admitted international students with strong academic achievement and test scores. International Student Scholarships range from $10,000 - $18,000 per year and are renewable until you graduate. Illinois College will also offer two renewable #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarships to international students. Apply by February 15 to guarantee scholarship consideration.

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Jacksonville

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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