Humanities & Cultural Studies programs in Japan

Browse humanities & cultural studies programs taught in Japan. Every listing shows duration, tuition and intake details so you can shortlist with confidence.

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What degree levels can I study in Japan?

Programs in Japan are offered at these levels: Diploma, Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctorate, Professional Doctorate. Pick a level from the browse links or the sidebar to see only those programs.

Which fields of study can I browse in Japan?

Fields such as Business & Management, Law, Social Sciences & Education each have their own browsable page for Japan. Every curated field lists all matching programs with duration, tuition and intake details.

How much does it cost to study in Japan?

Tuition varies widely by institution and degree level. Listings show local and international tuition where published — use the International Tuition filter to keep programs within your budget, and confirm current fees on each program's official page.

How do I choose the right program?

Start from the degree level you are aiming for, then narrow by field of study, language of instruction and duration. Open the details of your shortlisted programs to compare tuition, entry requirements and intake dates side by side.

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1,021 programs found

Graduate School of Advanced Interdisciplinary Science

Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology World rank #1,477

Fuchū-shi, Tokyo, Japan

tuat.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Liberal Arts

Duration: 6 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

BA/BS in School of Humanities and Human Sciences

Hokkaido University World rank #363

Sapporo, Hokkaidō, Japan

hokudai.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Life Science

Hokkaido University World rank #363

Sapporo, Hokkaidō, Japan

hokudai.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Religious Studies

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Humanities and Human Sciences

Hokkaido University World rank #363

Sapporo, Hokkaidō, Japan

hokudai.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

BA/BS in Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Iwate University World rank #2,411

Morioka-shi, Iwate, Japan

iwate-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Arts and Sciences [Master's Program]

Iwate University World rank #2,411

Morioka-shi, Iwate, Japan

iwate-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Liberal Arts

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

BA/BS in College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Ibaraki University World rank #2,655

Mito-shi, Ibaraki, Japan

ibaraki.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Ibaraki University World rank #2,655

Mito-shi, Ibaraki, Japan

ibaraki.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

BA/BS in Faculty of Humanities

Niigata University World rank #1,439

Niigata, Niigata, Japan

niigata-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

BA/BS in College of Creative Studies

Niigata University World rank #1,439

Niigata, Niigata, Japan

niigata-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Liberal Arts

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

BA/BS in College of Transdisciplinary Sciences for Innovation,School of Smart Technology and Innovation

Kanazawa University World rank #1,012

Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

kanazawa-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Liberal Arts

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

BA/BS in College of Human and Social Sciences, School of Humanities

Kanazawa University World rank #1,012

Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

kanazawa-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

BA/BS in College of Human and Social Sciences, School of Regional Development Studies

Kanazawa University World rank #1,012

Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

kanazawa-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Human and Socio-Environmental Studies

Kanazawa University World rank #1,012

Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

kanazawa-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative

Kanazawa University World rank #1,012

Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

kanazawa-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Liberal Arts

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Mie University World rank #1,721

Tsu, Mie, Japan

mie-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Local tuition: JPY 1,383,600 / total

BA/BS in Faculty of Letters

Kobe University World rank #715

Kobe, Hyōgo, Japan

kobe-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

BA/BS in Faculty of Global Human Sciences

Kobe University World rank #715

Kobe, Hyōgo, Japan

kobe-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Humanities

Kobe University World rank #715

Kobe, Hyōgo, Japan

kobe-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

BA/BS in Faculty of Humanities

Yamaguchi University World rank #1,553

Yamaguchi-shi, Yamaguchi, Japan

yamaguchi-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Sciences and Technology for Innovation

Yamaguchi University World rank #1,553

Yamaguchi-shi, Yamaguchi, Japan

yamaguchi-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Liberal Arts

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

BA/BS in Faculty of Integrated Arts and Sciences

Fukushima University World rank #3,570

Fukushima-shi, Fukushima, Japan

fukushima-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Liberal Arts

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Sciences and Technology for Innovation

Fukushima University World rank #3,570

Fukushima-shi, Fukushima, Japan

fukushima-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Liberal Arts

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

BA/BS in Faculty of International Liberal Arts

Akita International University

Akita, Akita, Japan

aiu.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Liberal Arts

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

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Humanities & Cultural Studies programs in Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

What degree levels can I study in Japan?

Which fields of study can I browse in Japan?

How much does it cost to study in Japan?

How do I choose the right program?

Graduate School of Advanced Interdisciplinary Science

BA/BS in School of Humanities and Human Sciences

Graduate School of Life Science

Graduate School of Humanities and Human Sciences

BA/BS in Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Graduate School of Arts and Sciences [Master's Program]

BA/BS in College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences

BA/BS in Faculty of Humanities

BA/BS in College of Creative Studies

BA/BS in College of Transdisciplinary Sciences for Innovation,School of Smart Technology and Innovation

BA/BS in College of Human and Social Sciences, School of Humanities

BA/BS in College of Human and Social Sciences, School of Regional Development Studies

Graduate School of Human and Socio-Environmental Studies

Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative

Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences

BA/BS in Faculty of Letters

BA/BS in Faculty of Global Human Sciences

Graduate School of Humanities

BA/BS in Faculty of Humanities

Graduate School of Sciences and Technology for Innovation

BA/BS in Faculty of Integrated Arts and Sciences

Graduate School of Sciences and Technology for Innovation

BA/BS in Faculty of International Liberal Arts

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