Bachelor in Japanese Studies (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the academic year 2024-2025 is $38,500 per year..

The programme emphasizes research-based learning in Japanese language, culture, and society. Students engage in independent projects that connect academic study to real-world applications. Coursework includes language acquisition, cultural analysis, and interdisciplinary approaches to Japanese studies. The programme supports experiential learning through internships, student organizations, and faculty-mentored research.

Focus areas include Japanese language, Japanese culture, Japanese society, media and communication, film and production, independent study projects.

The programme requires 120 credits, distributed across language courses, cultural studies, and independent research projects. Students complete a capstone project or thesis in their final year.

Graduates pursue careers in education, language instruction, media production, cultural programming, and technology development related to Japanese language learning.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submission of transcripts, a personal statement, and proof of English proficiency are required.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 79% of applicants.

Willamette University’s campus sits in Salem, Oregon, in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. The Mill Stream and Bistro are part of daily campus life, while downtown Salem is close enough to explore between classes. Student-led tours run on weekdays, and the university offers housing, dining, athletics, arts, recreation, clubs and organizations, events, health and wellness resources, and safety services.

Learning and leading have shaped Willamette since 1842. Students are encouraged to turn knowledge into action through practical responsibilities and close support. They may operate an emergency medical squad, manage a café, lead student government, conduct research, mentor peers, manage grant funding, care for campus spaces or respond to community needs. Orientation introduces new students to mentors, advisors, resources and other students before classes begin.

Academic options span undergraduate and graduate programs across Willamette College, Atkinson Graduate School of Management, the School of Law, the School of Computing and Information Sciences, and the Pacific Northwest College of Art. Students can also explore dual degrees, the Executive Development Center, study abroad, advising resources, library services and career development. International applicants have dedicated admissions information, with exchange students included among the university’s international student pathways. Graduate students can take a virtual tour of graduate studies.