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International Christian University (ICU)
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Comparative Culture Program, Master's Course
In the Master's course, students delve deeper into their field of study to enhance their research abilities and to acquire the professional skills necessary for their future career.
The Comparative Culture Program compares and studies all dimensions of culture based on problem-oriented methods, to nurture responsible and perspicacious leaders embodying the spirit of liberal arts.
We have various scholarships to enhance MA student life and research.
・The Graduate School Scholarships for Newly Entering Students
・ICU Scholarships (for Japanese nationals and permanent/long-term residents)
・ICU Non-Japanese Student Scholarship (for foreign nationals)
・The Graduate School Students Research Presentation Grant
| Degree Information | |
|---|---|
| Degree | Master's |
| Type of Degree | Master of Arts (M.A. in Comparative Culture) |
| Subject | - Humanities (History, Linguistics, etc.) |
| Major | Japanese Culture Studies, Transcultural Studies |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Entry Date | - April 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024 |
| Location | 3-10-2 Osawa, Mitaka, Tokyo 181-8585, JAPAN |
| Area | Kanto Region (Tokyo, etc.) |
| Postgraduate Program Started | April, 1957 (Reformed April, 2010) |
| No. of Students | 20 (As of May 1, 2023) |
| No. of Full and Part-Time Faculty Members | 24 (As of May 1, 2023) |
| Tuition Fees | 1,551,000 yen (Matriculation Fee, Tuition Fee & Facilities Fee) |
| Additional Information | School-wide courses systematically provide the basic coursework for all our students. The four programs in the Master's course allow students to pursue their course of study across the arts and sciences. These programs enable us to provide interdisciplinary education and cross-disciplinary research. 《Voice of Students》 * Faculty members at ICU Graduate School are very supportive even though I am a part-time worker; I feel ICU is a wonderful environment to balance learning and working when one has will to do so. * Many of MA courses are geared towards preparing and conducting academic research as well as analyzing data and writing reports. * In addition to kind advice and instructions from the professors, abundant academic resources in the library support me on a daily basis. * ICU Graduate School has a system in which students can study not only their major but also other subjects they are interested in. With a low student-faculty ratio, students can go to professors' offices without hesitation and talk about their studies and research. * ICU provides its students with an ideal environment for academic study through the full support of its committed faculty and staff, its green campus, and its number one ranked library system in Japan. Many international students from all over the world choose ICU as their location for academic study. |
| Contact | Graduate School Group, ICU E-mail: gs-adm@icu.ac.jp TEL: +81-422-33-3231 FAX: +81-422-33-3688 |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission Capacity | 17 |
| Application Type | Open to everyone |
| Eligibility | Please refer to "A. Master's Course REGULAR STUDENTS 1. Eligibility" on p. 12 of "Admissions Handbook"(pdf) <https://www.icu.ac.jp/en/admissions/gs/exam/>. |
| Application Period | Please refer to the following website. "Applying" <https://www.icu.ac.jp/en/admissions/gs/exam/> "Admissions Schedule" |
| Examination Type & Date | 1st Screening: Documentary Screening 2nd Screening: Interview |
| Presence in Japan Required for Screening Process | No |
| Admission Fee | 35,000 yen |
As of July 12, 2023
University and program information, costs, dates, policies are subject to change; please confirm important facts with university admission personnel.
