Masters (MS) in English Language & Literature in Japan

22 masters programmes in english language & literature at 8 universities in Japan are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,372 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,372 USD and 3,372 USD.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

English Language & Literature programmes

22 programmes

Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Master in English Program of Environmental Earth Science for Sustainable Society Hokkaido University Master's 3,372 USD
Master's Program (English-based Degree Program) WASEDA University Master's —
Master's Program (English Course) Tohoku University Master's 3,372 USD
Master's Program (English-based Degree Program) WASEDA University Master's —
Master in Division of Law and Politics, The Special Examination in English Kanazawa University Master's 3,372 USD
Master in Waseda-Nangyang Double MBA Program (English-based Degree Program) WASEDA University Master's —
Master in Program in English for Overseas Master Students Tokushima University Master's 3,372 USD
Master's Program in Medical Sciences (Autumn Enrollment) (Degree program in English) Juntendo University Master's 4,721 USD
Master in Department of Biology (English-Based Master's Program) KOBE UNIVERSITY Master's 3,372 USD
Master in International MBA Program (English-based Degree Program) WASEDA University Master's —
Master in Department of Physics (English-Based Master's Program) KOBE UNIVERSITY Master's 3,372 USD
Master in English Track Master's Degree MA in International Relations Tokyo International University Master's 7,553 USD
Master in Department of Planetology (English-Based Master's Program) KOBE UNIVERSITY Master's 3,372 USD
Master's Program (English-based Degree Program) WASEDA University Master's —
Master's Program (English-based Degree Program) WASEDA University Master's —
Master's Program (English-based Degree Program) WASEDA University Master's —
Master's Program General Admissions (English-based Degree Program) WASEDA University Master's —
Master's Program (English-based Degree Program) WASEDA University Master's —
Master in Division of Law and Politics Special Examination in English(Admission in October) Kanazawa University Master's 3,372 USD
Master's Program (English-based Degree Program) WASEDA University Master's —
Master's Program (English-based Degree Program) WASEDA University Master's —
Master's Program (English-based Degree Program) WASEDA University Master's —

Universities for english language & literature in Japan

Masters (MS) in English Language & Literature in Japan: common questions

How many english language & literature programmes are there in Japan?
22 english language & literature masters programmes at 8 universities in Japan are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a english language & literature degree in Japan cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in english language & literature in Japan is 3,372 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,372 USD and 3,372 USD per year.
Can I study english language & literature in Japan in English?
Yes — 100% of the english language & literature programmes in Japan in our catalogue are taught in English (22 of 22).

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