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 Institute for Advanced Studies

The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI

Hayama, Kanagawa, Japan

soken.ac.jp/en University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Liberal Arts

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

PhD in School of Multidisciplinary Sciences

The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI

Hayama, Kanagawa, Japan

soken.ac.jp/en University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Liberal Arts

Duration: 5 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

PhD in School of Life Science

The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI

Hayama, Kanagawa, Japan

soken.ac.jp/en University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Religious Studies

Duration: 5 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

BA/BS in Faculty of Human Sciences

Shimane University THE 2026 #1501-2191

Matsue, Shimane, Japan

shimane-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 Interdisciplinary Faculty of Science and Engineering

Shimane University THE 2026 #1501-2191

Matsue, Shimane, Japan

shimane-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 Human and Social Sciences

Shimane University THE 2026 #1501-2191

Matsue, Shimane, Japan

shimane-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 and Social Sciences

Kochi University THE 2026 #1501-2191

Kochi-shi, Kochi, Japan

kochi-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 5,861,440 / total

Graduate School of Integrated Arts and Sciences

Kochi University THE 2026 #1501-2191

Kochi-shi, Kochi, Japan

kochi-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 3,129,660 / total

BA/BS in School of Humanities

University of Toyama THE 2026 #1501-2191

Toyama-shi, Toyama, Japan

u-toyama.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, Arts, and Social Sciences

University of Toyama THE 2026 #1501-2191

Toyama-shi, Toyama, Japan

u-toyama.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 Transdisciplinary Arts

Akita University of Art

Akita, Akita, Japan

akibi.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 3,830,854 / total

Graduate School of Health and Human Life Sciences

Fukui Prefectural University

Yoshida-gun, Fukui, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Religious Studies

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

BA/BS in Faculty of Arts

Hiroshima City University

Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

hiroshima-cu.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Liberal Arts

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Local tuition: JPY 6,323,752 / total

Graduate School of Arts

Hiroshima City University

Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

hiroshima-cu.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 Arts and Crafts

Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts

Naha, Okinawa, Japan

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

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Liberal Arts

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Local tuition: JPY 6,694,148 / total

Graduate School of Formative Arts

Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts

Naha, Okinawa, Japan

okigei.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 3,541,878 / total

Graduate School of Cultural Arts Studies

Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts

Naha, Okinawa, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Liberal Arts

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Local tuition: JPY 5,454,988 / total

BA/BS in School of Integrated Arts and Sciences

Hiroshima University QS 2027 #481 =

Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

hiroshima-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 School of Letters

Hiroshima University QS 2027 #481 =

Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

hiroshima-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 and Social Sciences

Hiroshima University QS 2027 #481 =

Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

hiroshima-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 Integrated Sciences for Life

Hiroshima University QS 2027 #481 =

Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

hiroshima-u.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 Innovation and Practice for Smart Society

Hiroshima University QS 2027 #481 =

Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

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

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Liberal Arts

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Human Life Sciences

University of Kochi

Kochi-shi, Kochi, Japan

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

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Religious Studies

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Local tuition: JPY 2,619,710 / total

BA/BS in Faculty of Letters

Keio University QS 2027 #213 =

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

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

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

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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 Institute for Advanced Studies

PhD in School of Multidisciplinary Sciences

PhD in School of Life Science

BA/BS in Faculty of Human Sciences

BA/BS in Interdisciplinary Faculty of Science and Engineering

Graduate School of Human and Social Sciences

BA/BS in Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Graduate School of Integrated Arts and Sciences

BA/BS in School of Humanities

Graduate School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

Graduate School of Transdisciplinary Arts

Graduate School of Health and Human Life Sciences

BA/BS in Faculty of Arts

Graduate School of Arts

BA/BS in Faculty of Arts and Crafts

Graduate School of Formative Arts

Graduate School of Cultural Arts Studies

BA/BS in School of Integrated Arts and Sciences

BA/BS in School of Letters

Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life

Graduate School of Innovation and Practice for Smart Society

Graduate School of Human Life Sciences

BA/BS in Faculty of Letters

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