Liberal Arts programs in Japan

Explore liberal arts programs in Japan. Compare durations, tuition fees and entry requirements side by side, then use the filters to narrow the list to your goals.

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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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189 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

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 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

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 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

BA/BS in School of Interdisciplinary Science and Innovation

Kyushu University World rank #328

Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan

kyushu-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

Local tuition: JPY 6,213,120 / total

Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Global Society

Kyushu University World rank #328

Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan

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

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Liberal Arts

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Engineering Sciences

Kyushu University World rank #328

Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan

kyushu-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 Integrated Frontier Sciences

Kyushu University World rank #328

Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan

kyushu-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 International College of Arts and Sciences Department

Fukuoka Women's University

Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka, Japan

fwu.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 Frontier Biosciences

Osaka University World rank #209

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 Comprehensive Studies

University of Tsukuba World rank #500

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 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

Graduate School of Urban Innovation

Yokohama National University World rank #1,982

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

Graduate School of Creative Studies in Society and Culture

Yamagata University World rank #1,701

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 Faculty of Liberal Arts

Saitama University World rank #2,246

Saitama, Saitama, Japan

saitama-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 Arts and Sciences:Junior Division

The University of Tokyo

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

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

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Liberal Arts

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

BA/BS in College of Arts and Sciences:Senior Division

The University of Tokyo

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

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

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Liberal Arts

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

The University of Tokyo

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

u-tokyo.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 Frontier Sciences

The University of Tokyo

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

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

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Liberal Arts

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

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Liberal Arts 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

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

BA/BS in College of Creative Studies

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

Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative

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

BA/BS in School of Interdisciplinary Science and Innovation

Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Global Society

Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Engineering Sciences

Graduate School of Integrated Frontier Sciences

BA/BS in International College of Arts and Sciences Department

Graduate School of Frontier Biosciences

BA/BS in School of Comprehensive Studies

Graduate School of Health Innovation

Graduate School of Urban Innovation

Graduate School of Creative Studies in Society and Culture

BA/BS in Faculty of Liberal Arts

BA/BS in College of Arts and Sciences:Junior Division

BA/BS in College of Arts and Sciences:Senior Division

Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Graduate School of Frontier Sciences

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