Overview

Graduate Japanese Humanities seminars at Kyushu University emphasize premodern Japan and its relationship to East Asia; these are supplemented by courses offered by affiliated and guest faculty in topics ranging from Japanese film to archaeology.

Features

There are also courses in field-specific methodologies, research methods, and premodern languages (bungo and kanbun).

All students enjoy full access to the educational strengths and facilities of a world-class Japanese university and benefit from the rich array of academic resources it offers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Visiting faculty offer intensive courses or special lectures. Scholars visiting from institutions in the USA, Europe, Australia, and Asia rank among world experts in their fields.

They are chosen to enhance the curriculum or to support the research pursued by a particular student.

Lectures and courses frequently include field trips to historic sites, museums, and other cultural activities (films, theater).

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

We did our best, but couldn't find the next application deadline and start date information online.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Liberal Arts

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Kyushu University and/or in Japan, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applications for IMAP and IDOC are received for Fall and Spring entry. IMAP applicants should note that the curriculum is structured on a Fall-Spring calendar and are therefore strongly encouraged to apply for Fall entry.

Spring entry is typically restricted to students graduating from universities that use the Japanese calendar (Spring entry) or have other extenuating circumstances.

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

535800 JPY/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 535800 JPY per year during 36 months.
National

535800 JPY/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 535800 JPY per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Fukuoka

111200 - 165260 JPY /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Japanese Humanities.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About