Overview

About Japan in Asia Cultural Studies at Nagoya University

With particular emphasis on cultural history, cinema and visual culture, and literature, the curriculum is designed to help you master critical literacy and communication skills while acquiring a broad perspective on Japanese culture in Asia and specialized knowledge in one or more disciplines. In addition, the graduate program provides opportunities to interact with internationally distinguished scholars from different countries at international conferences, workshops, and other events in Nagoya and around Japan and the world.

Careers

There are good employment prospects for JACS grads both in Japan and around the world. Typical JACS career paths include:

Pursuing an advanced degree (PhD, etc.)

Working in private companies, including in Japan

Working in culture and media industries

Journalism

Teaching

Of course, you are welcome to continue studying at the Graduate School of Humanities at Nagoya University, where you can further pursue your academic interests in modern literature, cinema, and/or history in JACS, or study another humanities field in the Graduate School of Humanities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Japanese literary film boom in the 1930s

Rickshaws and modernization in Japan and China

A comparative study of Japanese and Chinese girls-novels

Korean film audiences under colonial policy

Korean-residents-in-Japan in literature

Anime and new media in contemporary Japan

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , International

More details

1st application round in November

Classes start the following year in October

Language

English

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80

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nagoya, Japan

Disciplines

Literature Modern History Asian studies

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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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110

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80

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

- High/Secondary School Graduation Diploma
- High School Transcript (past 2 years)
- Standardized Test Scores (optional)
- English Language Proficiency Test Score
- Two Essays
- One-Two Reference Letters
- Copy of a Passport/Government Issued ID card
- Scholarship Application Form (optional)
- Documents Showing Other Strengths (optional)
Pay Application Fee

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

535800 JPY / year

≈ 535800 JPY / year

Additional Details

JPY535,800 (~3500 USD)/Year

Living costs

Nagoya-shi

Japan

111200 - 165260 JPY / 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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Overview

About Japan in Asia Cultural Studies at Nagoya University

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Nagoya-shi

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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