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Saitama University
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Master of Arts (MA) Program in Japanese and Asian Culture
The university provides learning opportunities for Japanese students, international students, and working adults. Graduate students who wish to study Japanese culture, history and society of Japan and Asia in English are offered a program entirely in English. The MA program offers students an interdisciplinary selection of classes covering Japanese history, literature, material culture, media, contemporary art, traditional performing arts, and other cultural studies topics. Thesis supervision is conducted by leading scholars with a strong Japanese focus.
| Degree Information | |
|---|---|
| Degree | Master's |
| Type of Degree | MA |
| Subject | - Humanities (History, Linguistics, etc.) |
| Major | Japanese and Asian Culture |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Entry Date | September 28, 2023 |
| Location | Shimo-Okubo 255, Sakura-ku, Saitama-shi, Japan |
| Area | Kanto Region (Tokyo, etc.) |
| Postgraduate Program Started | April, 2016 |
| No. of Students | 12 |
| No. of Full and Part-Time Faculty Members | 51 |
| Tuition Fees | 817,800 yen |
| Additional Information | Saitama University MA Program in Japanese and Asian Culture is newly established graduate course. Currently enrolled students are from six countries. The program provides successful applicants with an ideal forum through which to hone their analytical skills and enhance their ability to comprehend the multiple cultural and historical perspectives characterizing today’s global society, and thus will leave graduates well-prepared to pursue their professional goals in Japan or abroad. |
| Contact | Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Saitama University (Email: maprogram@gr.saitama-u.ac.jp) |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission Capacity | Limited |
| Application Type | Open to everyone |
| Eligibility | For details, see 2021 'Application Guidelines & Forms' available at http://hss.saitama-u.ac.jp/english/ |
| Application Period | December 1, 2023 - February 2, 2024 |
| Examination Type & Date | Documental review Interview (In March or in April, 2024) |
| Presence in Japan Required for Screening Process | No |
| Admission Fee | 30,000 yen |
As of October 4, 2023
University and program information, costs, dates, policies are subject to change; please confirm important facts with university admission personnel.
