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Across Japan, 19 universities offer 35 Languages & Linguistics programs — most run 4 years. Courses from Kobe University, Hokkaido Tokai University and Teikyo Heisei University come first, because those universities rank highest.
Kobe University — The English-Based Master's Program at Kobe University is designed to provide international students with an advanced understanding of their chosen field, emphasizing crit...
Hokkaido Tokai University — The Bachelor's Degree in Japanese Literature at Hokkaido Tokai University offers a comprehensive exploration of the rich tapestry of Japanese literary history, from class...
Teikyo Heisei University — The Faculty of Languages and Cultures at Teikyo Heisei University offers a comprehensive Bachelor's degree designed for students interested in exploring the diversity of...
Teikyo Heisei University — The Master's Degree in Languages and Cultures at Teikyo Heisei University offers a comprehensive exploration of linguistic and cultural studies. This program is designed...
Kanagawa University — The Bachelor's Degree in the Department of Chinese at Kanagawa University offers a comprehensive curriculum designed for students to immerse themselves in the Chinese lan...
Kanagawa University — The Bachelor's Degree in English at Kanagawa University provides a comprehensive understanding of the English language, literature, and linguistics. This course covers a...
Kanagawa University — The Bachelor's Degree in Japanese Cultures at Kanagawa University offers an in-depth exploration of Japan's rich cultural, historical, and social landscapes. Students wil...
Kanagawa University — The Bachelor's Degree in Spanish at Kanagawa University offers a comprehensive program designed for students to immerse themselves in the Spanish language and Hispanic cu...
Aoyama Gakuin University — The Bachelor's Degree in English at Aoyama Gakuin University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the English language and its literature...
Aoyama Gakuin University — The Master's Degree in English and American Literature at Aoyama Gakuin University offers a comprehensive exploration of literary texts from the English-speaking world, f...
Aoyama Gakuin University — The Bachelor's Degree in French Language and Literature at Aoyama Gakuin University offers an extensive exploration of the French language, its literature, and its cultur...
Aoyama Gakuin University — The Master's Degree in French Literature and Language at Aoyama Gakuin University provides an in-depth exploration of French literary traditions, cultural contexts, and l...
Aoyama Gakuin University — The Bachelor’s degree in Japanese Language and Literature at Aoyama Gakuin University offers students a comprehensive understanding of the Japanese language alongside its...
Aoyama Gakuin University — The Master's Degree in Japanese Literature and Language at Aoyama Gakuin University offers an in-depth exploration of the rich tapestry of Japanese literary traditions, l...
Kyoto Sangyo University — The Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Studies at Kyoto Sangyo University is designed to equip students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in international relations, cult...
Ryukoku University — The Faculty of Letters at Ryukoku University offers a comprehensive bachelor's degree program that emphasizes the study of humanities, literature, and cultural studies. T...
Ryukoku University — The Graduate School of Letters at Ryukoku University offers a Master's Degree designed for students who wish to explore the rich field of humanities. This program covers...
Musashi University — Overview of the British and American Studies Program The British and American Studies program at Musashi University offers an in-depth exploration of the literature, cult...
Musashi University — The Japanese and East-Asian Studies Bachelor's Degree at Musashi University provides a comprehensive understanding of the linguistic, cultural, historical, and social asp...
Kurashiki University of Science and the Arts — The Intensive Japanese Language Program at Kurashiki University of Science and the Arts is designed for international students seeking to achieve a high level of proficie...
Hiroshima International University — The Speech-Language-Hearing Therapy degree at Hiroshima International University is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to assess and treat...
Chukyo University — The GLS (Global Liberal Studies) major at Chukyo University is designed to equip students with a broad understanding of global issues and interdisciplinary approaches to...
International Christian University — The Bachelor's Degree in Linguistics at International Christian University delves into the intricate nature of human language, its structure, use, and cognitive processes...
International Christian University — The Bachelor's degree in Literature at International Christian University offers a comprehensive exploration of literary texts, theories, and critical thinking. The progr...
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Only one university here holds a QS World position — Kobe University at #482 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. Kobe University has the largest research record in this group, with 7,062,570 citations and an h-index of 609.
By level: 21 bachelor's, 9 master's, 2 foundation and 1 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 91% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (94% of courses with a stated intake). Aoyama Gakuin University offers the widest choice, with 6 of these courses.
Kobe University (QS World #482), Hokkaido Tokai University (#44 in Japan) and Teikyo Heisei University (#56 in Japan) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.
Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.
Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.
2 of these courses are listed as online.
Aoyama Gakuin University, with 6, ahead of Kanagawa University (4).
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