Overview

By combining language instruction with historic and modern insights, the Japanese Studies program at the University at Albany provides you with a comprehensive picture of Japan.

You will have opportunities for immersive learning through study abroad programs and internships to prepare you for careers in areas including international business, government, health, education and communications.

Career Prospects:

You can apply your East Asian Studies degree to a succeed in any career that involves expertise about Japan, including government and international business. You may also opt to combine your knowledge of Japanese language and culture with graduate studies in health care, education, information science or communication to seek specialized roles in those fields.

Possible career paths include:

Banking, accounting or marketing work with an international focus

Government work at the State Department, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), National Security Agency (NSA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Cultural commentary and analysis

Interpreting or language expertise in the military

Japanese language instruction

Health, IT or Communications

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Japan: Its Culture and Heritage

Intermediate Japanese

Japanese Studies Research and Bibliographic Methods

Survey of Traditional Japanese Literature

Modern Japanese Literature in Translation

Japanese Pop Culture from Edo to the Present

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Albany, United States

Disciplines

Ethnic Studies Asian studies View 509 other Bachelors in Asian studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit an application

Send your transcript(s): All applicants must arrange for their official school and/or college transcripts to be sent to us.

Submit your test scores (if applicable): You are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores but you may choose to submit them to strengthen your application.

Submit a financial statement

Submit a letter of recommendation (if applicable)

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

28280 USD / year

≈ 28280 USD / year
Out-of-State

28280 USD / year

≈ 28280 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7070 USD / year

≈ 7070 USD / year

Living costs

Albany

United States

1010 - 1570 USD / month

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

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Albany

Funding

Scholarships Information

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