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.

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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 Interdisciplinary Information Studies

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 Global Arts

Tokyo University of the Arts

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

geidai.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

Shinshu University World rank #1,151

Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan

shinshu-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 Advanced Integrated Studies in Human Survivability

Kyoto University World rank #149

Kyoto, Kyōto, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Liberal Arts

Duration: 5 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems

Okayama University World rank #951

Okayama, Okayama, Japan

okayama-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 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

BA/BS in Interdisciplinary Faculty of Science and Engineering

Shimane University World rank #2,204

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 Integrated Arts and Sciences

Kochi University World rank #2,309

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

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

BA/BS in Faculty of Arts

Hiroshima City University World rank #3,176

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 World rank #3,176

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 World rank #654

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

Graduate School of Innovation and Practice for Smart Society

Hiroshima University World rank #654

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

BA/BS in Faculty of International Liberal Arts

Juntendo University World rank #721

Bunkyō-ku, Tokyo, Japan

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

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Liberal Arts

Program page

Graduate School of International Liberal Arts

Offered as: Master's Degree · Doctorate

Juntendo University World rank #721

Bunkyō-ku, Tokyo, Japan

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

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Liberal Arts

Program page

BA/BS in School of International Liberal Studies

Waseda University World rank #529

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

waseda.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Liberal Arts

Program page

BA/BS in International Liberal Arts

Chiba University World rank #742

Chiba, Chiba, Japan

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

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Liberal Arts

Program page

BA/BS in School of International Liberal Arts

Yokohama City University World rank #875

Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

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

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Liberal Arts

Program page

Graduate School of Integrated Culture

Kindai University World rank #944

Higashiosaka-shi, Osaka, Japan

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

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Liberal Arts

Program page

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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 Interdisciplinary Information Studies

Graduate School of Global Arts

BA/BS in Faculty of Arts

Graduate School of Advanced Integrated Studies in Human Survivability

Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems

Graduate Institute for Advanced Studies

PhD in School of Multidisciplinary Sciences

BA/BS in Interdisciplinary Faculty of Science and Engineering

Graduate School of Integrated Arts and Sciences

Graduate School of Transdisciplinary Arts

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

Graduate School of Innovation and Practice for Smart Society

BA/BS in Faculty of International Liberal Arts

Graduate School of International Liberal Arts

BA/BS in School of International Liberal Studies

BA/BS in International Liberal Arts

BA/BS in School of International Liberal Arts

Graduate School of Integrated Culture

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