Study English Language & Literature in Japan

41 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 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

English Language & Literature programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Master's Program (English-based Degree Program) WASEDA University Master's —
Master's Program (English-based Degree Program) WASEDA University Master's —
Doctoral Program (English-based Degree Program) WASEDA University PhD —
Doctoral Program (English-based Degree Program) WASEDA University PhD —
Master's Program (English-based Degree Program) WASEDA University Master's —
Master's Program General Admissions (English-based Degree Program) WASEDA University Master's —
Doctoral Program (English-based Degree Program) WASEDA University PhD —
Doctoral Program General Admissions (English-based Degree Program) WASEDA University PhD —
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 —
Doctoral Program (English-based Degree Program) WASEDA University PhD —
Doctoral Program (English-based Degree Program) WASEDA University PhD —
Master's Program (English-based Degree Program) WASEDA University Master's —
PhD in Integrated Interdisciplinary Health Care Graduate Program in English Tokushima University PhD 3,372 USD
Master's Program (English-based Degree Program) WASEDA University Master's —
PhD in Integrated Interdisciplinary Health Care Graduate Program in English Tokushima University PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Integrated Interdisciplinary Health Care Graduate Program in English", for Overseas Ph.D. Students in the Graduate Schools of Tokushima University Tokushima University PhD 3,372 USD

English Language & Literature in Japan by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 3 — — —
Master's 22 3,372 USD 3,372 USD 3,372 USD
PhD 16 3,372 USD 3,372 USD 3,372 USD

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Universities for english language & literature in Japan

Study English Language & Literature in Japan: common questions

How many english language & literature programmes are there in Japan?
41 english language & literature programmes at 8 universities in Japan are open to international students, as of August 27, 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 (41 of 41).

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