Modern Japanese Studies Program (MJSP)

The Modern Japanese Studies Program (MJSP) is a four-year bachelor’s degree program, preceded by a six-month Intensive Japanese Course for those without sufficient Japanese to enter the bachelor’s degree program directly. MJSP gives a comprehensive education in the Japanese language, history, culture, society, and political economy.

The program has four main characteristics;

  • Intensive study of the Japanese language – you should be completely fluent on graduation;
  • The study of Japan in four main academic disciplines – history, cultural studies, sociology and political economy;
  • Co-learning with Japanese students – you will take many classes with your Japanese peers; and
  • A flexible curriculum that allows you to discover your Japan from the unique and multicultural vantage point of Japan’s northernmost island.

In the 21st Century, Asia will increasingly take center stage in global affairs. Your bilingual and multicultural education on MJSP provides the skills for various career paths.

Official Website
Brochure of MJSP

MJSP at a Glance

  • Degree Title
    • Bachelor’s Degree (in the field of Japanese Studies)
  • Program Length
    • 4 years (4.5 years including the Intensive Japanese Course)
  • Starting Date
    • October (Intensive Japanese Course+ Bachelor’s Degree program)
    • April (Bachelor’s Degree program only)

Applicants We Are Seeking

The program is intended for students who:

  • want to study social sciences or humanities (e.g. jurisprudence, political science, economics, business administration, pedagogy, philosophy, history, cultural studies, literature, psychology, sociology);
  • have a strong desire to study the Japanese language and learn about Japanese culture and society;
  • wish to study in a multicultural/multilingual environment; and
  • aspire to become a bridge between their country and Japan, either as a researcher of Japanese culture or as a professional working in the international community.

Application Qualifications and Requirements

Refer to the latest Application Guidelines on the “How to Apply” page in the MJSP website.

Steps to Entry

  1. Connect with Us
    • Read carefully all the information on our website. Feel free to ask questions using “Contact Us” form.
  2. Confirm Your Possible Start Date
    • Applicants with intermediate Japanese can apply for April (Bachelor’s Degree) entry. All other applicants apply for October (Intensive Japanese Course) entry.
  3. Apply
    • Register on line in October-November (1st call for applications) OR February (2nd call for applications).
    • Check the Application Guidelines for the exact deadlines and others, which are strictly enforced. There is a ¥5,000 application fee.
  4. Interviews
    • Online interviews are held in January (1st call) and April (2nd call) .