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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.
Josai International University — The Japanese Language Program at Josai International University is designed for international students seeking to gain a comprehensive understanding of the Japanese langu...
Temple University Japan — The Bachelor's Degree in Japanese Language at Temple University Japan offers a comprehensive exploration of the Japanese language, culture, and societal context. Students...
Temple University Japan — The Master of Science in Education (MSEd) in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at Temple University Japan is designed for those aiming to enhance th...
Temple University Japan — The PhD in Applied Linguistics at Temple University Japan is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and research skills in the dynamic field of language studi...
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Kobe City University of ForeignStudies — The Kobe City University of Foreign Studies offers the Part 2 English and American Studies Department as an evening program. It is for students who want study in English,...
Nisho Gakusha University — The Master's Degree in International Japan Studies at Nisho Gakusha University offers a comprehensive exploration of Japanese culture, society, and global relations. This...
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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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