Languages programs in Japan
14 universities in Japan offer 58 languages programs open to international students; 98% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition for master's degrees in this field is 3,386 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 3,386 USD and 3,386 USD.
Data as of August 11, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Languages in Japan by degree level
| Degree | Programs | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 7 | 7,998 USD | 8,096 USD | 8,938 USD |
| Master's | 25 | 3,386 USD | 3,386 USD | 3,386 USD |
| PhD | 18 | 3,386 USD | 3,386 USD | 3,386 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist.
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Universities for languages in Japan
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- China (4,535)
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- United Kingdom (1,293)
- France (854)
- Canada (329)
- Germany (195)
- Poland (168)
- Turkey (123)
- Ireland (121)
- Spain (92)
- Australia (74)
- The Netherlands (73)
Other fields of study in Japan
- Engineering (234)
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- Natural science (120)
- Commerce (97)
- Social science (88)
- Healthcare (51)
- Formal science (16)
- Information Technology (12)
- Arts (10)
- International Relations (8)
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