Study Linguistics in Japan
15 programmes in linguistics at 7 universities in Japan are open to international students; 93% are taught in English.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Linguistics programmes
15 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Modern Japanese Studies | Hokkaido University | Bachelor's | 3,372 USD |
| Japanese Language Program for International Students | Musashino University | — | 4,991 USD |
| Intensive Japanese Course | Coto Japanese Academy | — | — |
| Master in Department of Japanese and Asian Studies | Saitama University | Master's | 3,372 USD |
| Business Japanese Online | Coto Japanese Academy | — | — |
| Master in Graduate Program in Linguistics, TESOL Course | Sophia University | Master's | 4,683 USD |
| Bachelor in Japan Studies | Yamanashi Gakuin University | Bachelor's | 10,675 USD |
| Kids Japanese Courses | Coto Japanese Academy | — | — |
| JLPT Preparation Course | Coto Japanese Academy | — | — |
| Part-time Japanese Classes | Coto Japanese Academy | — | — |
| Online Japanese Lessons Online | Coto Japanese Academy | — | — |
| Private Japanese Lessons | Coto Japanese Academy | — | — |
| Doctorate 2008 | Tokyo University of Foreign Studies | PhD | — |
| Doctorate 1996 | Tokyo University of Foreign Studies | PhD | — |
| Doctorate | Tokyo University of Foreign Studies | PhD | — |
Linguistics in Japan by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 2 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 2 | — | — | — |
| PhD | 3 | — | — | — |
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 linguistics
Japanese Studies 11 Linguistics 4
Universities for linguistics in Japan
Study Linguistics in Japan: common questions
- How many linguistics programmes are there in Japan?
- 15 linguistics programmes at 7 universities in Japan are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- Can I study linguistics in Japan in English?
- Yes — 93% of the linguistics programmes in Japan in our catalogue are taught in English (14 of 15).
- Are any of these linguistics programmes available online?
- 2 of the 15 programmes in Japan are delivered online or by distance learning.
More on studying in Japan: tuition statistics , application deadlines or the country guide .
Planning to study linguistics in Japan?
An advisor who knows admissions in Japan can shortlist linguistics programmes for your budget and profile.