Study Humanities in Japan 🇯🇵

Japan offers 68 Humanities programs across 35 universities. Tuition ranges from $521k–$1150k/yr, making it a competitive option for international students.

68 Programs

35 Universities

$521k–$1150k/yr Tuition

1% STEM

6% Scholarships

Why Japan for Humanities?

Living Cost

$12,000/yr

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By Degree Level

Bachelor (37) PhD (19) Master (12)

Top Universities for Humanities in Japan

The University of Tokyo

Tokyo · National rank #1 · QS #36

Arts and Sciences · PhD Letters · Bachelor

Waseda University

Tokyo · National rank #2 · QS #196

International Liberal Studies · Bachelor Culture, Media and Society · Bachelor Master of Arts in Japanese Language and Culture · Master

Kyoto University

Kyoto · National rank #2 · QS #57

Undergraduate Program in Letters · Bachelor

Nagoya University

Nagoya · National rank #3 · QS #164

Global 30 International Programs - Japan-in-Asia Cultural Studies · Bachelor PhD in Cultural Studies · PhD

Keio University

Tokyo · National rank #4 · QS #215

Master's Program (Letters) · Master Doctoral Program (Letters) · PhD Graduate School of Letters · PhD

Kyushu University

Fukuoka · National rank #5 · QS #170

Undergraduate Program in Literature · Bachelor PhD Program in Humanities · PhD Master's Program in Humanities · Master

University of Tsukuba

Tsukuba · National rank #9 · QS #350

International Baccalaureate (IB) Admissions Program in Global Liberal Arts · Bachelor School of Humanities and Culture · Bachelor

Niigata University

Niigata · National rank #10 · QS #1001

Faculty of Humanities · Bachelor

Yamaguchi University

Yamaguchi · National rank #11 · QS #1401

Humanities and Economic Sciences (Master's) · Master Humanities (General) · Bachelor Humanities (PhD) · PhD Humanities and Economic Sciences (PhD) · PhD Humanities (Master's) · Master

International Christian University

Tokyo · National rank #11 · QS #1201

Liberal Arts · Bachelor Doctoral Program in Arts and Sciences · PhD Arts and Sciences · Bachelor

Osaka Metropolitan University

Osaka · National rank #11 · QS #901

Bachelor of Arts in Literature and Cultural Studies · Bachelor

Hiroshima University

Hiroshima · National rank #12 · QS #480

Bachelor of Arts in Humanities · Bachelor

Kobe University

Kobe · National rank #12 · QS #482

Faculty of Letters - Humanities · Bachelor Graduate School of Humanities - Cultural Studies · Master

Okayama University

Okayama · National rank #14 · QS #951

Faculty of Letters - Humanities · Bachelor Faculty of Letters · Bachelor

Chiba University

Chiba · National rank #15 · QS #791

Liberal Arts and Sciences · Bachelor

Sophia University

Tokyo · National rank #18 · QS #951

Faculty of Liberal Arts (FLA) · Bachelor Doctoral Program in Humanities · PhD

Kumamoto University

Kumamoto · National rank #19 · QS #951

PhD in Humanities · PhD

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies

Tokyo · National rank #25

Global Liberal Arts Program (GLAP) · Bachelor

Tokyo Metropolitan University

Tokyo · National rank #26 · QS #1001

Humanities · Bachelor Humanities and Social Sciences · Bachelor Master of Humanities and Social Sciences · Master

Osaka City University

Osaka · National rank #28 · QS #601

Kobe University

Master

Faculty of Global Liberal Arts - Department of Global Liberal Arts

Nanzan University

Bachelor

Master's Program in Humanities

Kyushu University

Master

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to study Humanities in Japan?

Tuition for Humanities programs in Japan ranges from $521k–$1150k/yr. 6% of programs offer scholarships or financial aid. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) are approximately $12k.

What are the English language requirements for Humanities in Japan?

English-taught Humanities programs in Japan typically require:. Requirements vary by university and program level — always check the specific program page.

How many Humanities programs are in Japan?

Abroadly lists 68 Humanities programs at 35 universities across Japan. Programs are available at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.

Are Humanities programs in Japan STEM-designated?

1% of Humanities programs in Japan carry STEM designation. STEM classification can be important for visa purposes in countries like the US and UK after graduation.

Is Japan a good country for Humanities students?

Japan is a strong choice for Humanities with 35 universities offering these programs. The primary language is Japanese, though many programs are taught in English.

What degree levels are available for Humanities in Japan?

In Japan, Humanities programs are offered at: PhD (19 programs), Bachelor (37 programs), Master (12 programs). This gives students flexibility whether they're seeking an undergraduate degree, postgraduate specialization, or doctoral research.

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Why Japan for Humanities?

By Degree Level

Top Universities for Humanities in Japan

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History, Geography

Literature and Human Sciences

International Liberal Studies

Culture, Media and Society

Global 30 International Programs - Japan-in-Asia Cultural Studies

Faculty of Letters - Humanities

Undergraduate Program in Literature

Master's Program (Letters)

Doctoral Program (Letters)

Graduate School of Letters

Institute for the Liberal Arts (ILA)

Faculty of Liberal Arts (FLA)

Doctoral Program in Humanities

Arts and Sciences

Letters

Liberal Arts

Global Liberal Arts Program (GLAP)

College of Global Liberal Arts

Bachelor of Arts in Humanities

International Baccalaureate (IB) Admissions Program in Global Liberal Arts

School of Humanities and Culture

Humanities

Humanities and Social Sciences

Master of Humanities and Social Sciences

Bachelor of Humanities

Literature and Culture

Faculty of Letters - Humanities

Humanities and Economic Sciences (Master's)

Humanities (General)

Humanities (PhD)

Humanities and Economic Sciences (PhD)

Humanities (Master's)

Faculty of Letters

Graduate School of Letters

Graduate School of Letters (PhD)

Undergraduate Program in Letters

Liberal Arts and Sciences

Faculty of Law and Letters - Department of Letters

Global Liberal Arts Program (GLAP)

Human Sciences

International Cultural Studies

Master of Human Sciences

Faculty of Humanities

College of Liberal Arts

Humanities

Liberal Arts

Doctoral Program in Arts and Sciences

Arts and Sciences

Master of Arts in Japanese Language and Culture

Faculty of Arts and Sciences - Department of Humanities

Faculty of Letters

Graduate School of Letters

PhD in Humanities

Humanities

Graduate School of Humanities

Doctoral Program in Humanities

School of Humanities

Graduate School of Humanities (Master's Program)

Graduate School of Humanities (Doctoral Program)

Faculty of Global Liberal Arts

Bachelor of Arts in Literature and Cultural Studies

Humanities and Social Sciences

Graduate School of Humanities - Cultural Studies

PhD in Cultural Studies

Faculty of Global Liberal Arts - Department of Global Liberal Arts

PhD Program in Humanities

Faculty of Letters

Master's Program in Humanities

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