Modern Japanese Studies Program (MJSP)

The Modern Japanese Studies Program (MJSP) is a four-year bachelor’s degree program, preceded by a one-semester 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 the language, society, and culture of Japan from diverse perspectives, and possess basic knowledge and understanding of the literature, history, thought, culture, society, and institutions of any country or region in order to study humanities and social sciences.
  • Have the willingness to think logically, analyse from diverse perspectives, and approach different cultures or societies with an open mind, and respond creatively to new ideas and experiences.
  • Have a strong interest in the Japanese language and the society of modern Japan, and a desire for active involvement in study and research with clear objectives; and are able to cooperate with others from diverse backgrounds and learn collaboratively in a multicultural and multilingual environment with openness and impartiality.
  • Demonstrate a high command of English to be able to successfully participate in classes taught in English; and who are capable of thinking logically and expressing ideas both in oral and written forms.

Application Qualifications and Requirements

Refer to the latest Application Guidelines on the Application page in the MJSP website.

Steps to Entry

  1. Before You Apply
    • Read all the information on our website carefully.
  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 online 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).