Study Humanities & Liberal Arts in Japan
34 programmes in humanities & liberal arts at 18 universities in Japan are open to international students; 94% 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
Humanities & Liberal Arts programmes
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Humanities & Liberal Arts in Japan by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 13 | 3,372 USD | 7,018 USD | 9,740 USD |
| Master's | 16 | 3,372 USD | 3,372 USD | 3,372 USD |
| PhD | 5 | — | — | — |
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.
Specialisations within humanities & liberal arts
Universities for humanities & liberal arts in Japan
Study Humanities & Liberal Arts in Japan: common questions
- How many humanities & liberal arts programmes are there in Japan?
- 34 humanities & liberal arts programmes at 18 universities in Japan are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a humanities & liberal arts degree in Japan cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in humanities & liberal arts 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 humanities & liberal arts in Japan in English?
- Yes — 94% of the humanities & liberal arts programmes in Japan in our catalogue are taught in English (32 of 34).
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