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, Engineering & Technology 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 Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Course)

Hirosaki University THE 2026 #1501-2191

Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan

hirosaki-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 Arts and Letters

Tohoku University QS 2027 #102

Sendai, Miyagi, Japan

tohoku.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 Letters

Tohoku University QS 2027 #102

Sendai, Miyagi, Japan

tohoku.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 Life Sciences

Tohoku University QS 2027 #102

Sendai, Miyagi, Japan

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

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Religious Studies

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

MA/MS in School of Letters

Osaka University QS 2026 #91

Suita, Ōsaka, Japan

osaka-u.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 School of Human Sciences

Osaka University QS 2026 #91

Suita, Ōsaka, Japan

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

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Humanities

Osaka University QS 2026 #91

Suita, Ōsaka, Japan

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

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Human Sciences

Osaka University QS 2026 #91

Suita, Ōsaka, Japan

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

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Frontier Biosciences

Osaka University QS 2026 #91

Suita, Ōsaka, Japan

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

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Liberal Arts

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

BA/BS in School of Humanities and Culture

University of Tsukuba QS 2027 #351 =

Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan

tsukuba.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 School of Human Sciences

University of Tsukuba QS 2027 #351 =

Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan

tsukuba.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 School of Comprehensive Studies

University of Tsukuba QS 2027 #351 =

Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan

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

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Liberal Arts

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences

University of Tsukuba QS 2027 #351 =

Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan

tsukuba.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 Health Innovation

Kanagawa University of Human Services

Kanagawa, Japan

kuhs.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 Humanities and Social Sciences

University of the Ryukyus THE 2026 #1501-2191

Nakagami-gun, Okinawa, Japan

u-ryukyu.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

University of the Ryukyus THE 2026 #1501-2191

Nakagami-gun, Okinawa, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Urban Innovation

Yokohama National University QS 2027 #1001-1200

Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

ynu.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 Letters

Nara Women's University THE 2025 #1501-2092

Nara, Nara, Japan

nara-wu.ac.jp/index-e.html University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Local tuition: JPY 3,930,736 / total

BA/BS in Faculty of Human Life and Environment

Nara Women's University THE 2025 #1501-2092

Nara, Nara, Japan

nara-wu.ac.jp/index-e.html University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Religious Studies

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Local tuition: JPY 3,930,736 / total

Graduate School of Humanities and Sciences

Nara Women's University THE 2025 #1501-2092

Nara, Nara, Japan

nara-wu.ac.jp/index-e.html 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 3,386,796 / total

BA/BS in Faculty of Letters

Kumamoto University QS 2027 #1001-1200

Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan

kumamoto-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 Humanities and Social Sciences

Yamagata University THE 2026 #1501-2191

Yamagata, Yamagata, Japan

yamagata-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

Local tuition: JPY 8,000,000 / total

Graduate School of Creative Studies in Society and Culture

Yamagata University THE 2026 #1501-2191

Yamagata, Yamagata, Japan

yamagata-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

Local tuition: JPY 4,086,240 / total

BA/BS in Cluster of Human and Social Sciences

Fukushima University

Fukushima-shi, Fukushima, Japan

fukushima-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

Local tuition: JPY 2,852,400 / total

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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 Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Course)

BA/BS in Faculty of Arts and Letters

Graduate School of Arts and Letters

Graduate School of Life Sciences

MA/MS in School of Letters

BA/BS in School of Human Sciences

Graduate School of Humanities

Graduate School of Human Sciences

Graduate School of Frontier Biosciences

BA/BS in School of Humanities and Culture

BA/BS in School of Human Sciences

BA/BS in School of Comprehensive Studies

Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences

Graduate School of Health Innovation

BA/BS in Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Graduate School of Urban Innovation

BA/BS in Faculty of Letters

BA/BS in Faculty of Human Life and Environment

Graduate School of Humanities and Sciences

BA/BS in Faculty of Letters

BA/BS in Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Graduate School of Creative Studies in Society and Culture

BA/BS in Cluster of Human and Social Sciences

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