Overview

A knowledge of Japanese is particularly beneficial and useful in business, engineering, industry, commerce, the civil or foreign service, law, library science, natural and social sciences, the media, economics, public administration, journalism, government and teaching at all levels. In addition, Japan is an increasing source of a wide variety of excellent careers, as it is among the world’s largest economies and trading partners with the U.S. and Colorado.

The undergraduate degree in Japanese at the University of Colorado at Boulder emphasizes knowledge and awareness of:

The outlines of the history of Japanese literature from the earliest periods to the present.
The outlines of Japanese historical and cultural development.
Appropriate research strategies for Japanese language, literature and culture.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the requirements for the Japanese major, students will be able to:

Draw upon a foundation in Japanese in the four linguistic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, at a level of proficiency adequate for basic practical applications in academic and professional fields.
Comprehend the contents and cultural context of a variety of aural and written materials in Japanese.
Convey thoughts and opinions in Japanese in a culturally appropriate manner in both speaking and writing.
Recognize and discuss, in English, major works of Japanese literature, thought and other representational media from the earliest eras to the present.
Analyze, interpret and write in English about Japanese literature and culture according to contemporary academic conventions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Beginning Japanese

Portals to Japanese Literature

Written Communication

Intermediate Japanese

Advanced Japanese

Social Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

121 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boulder, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Application

Application fee ($65 for domestic applicants, $70 for international applicants

Personal Essay (required, 250–650 words)

Letter of recommendation

High school or secondary school transcripts

In addition to the general admission requirements, all international applicants are required to meet a minimum standard of English proficiency.

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

46848 USD / year

≈ 46848 USD / year
Out-of-State

44748 USD / year

≈ 44748 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14606 USD / year

≈ 14606 USD / year

Living costs

Boulder

United States

950 - 1350 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

Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Boulder

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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