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

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-09 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fukuoka, Japan

Disciplines

Liberal Arts

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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.

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.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

535800 JPY / year

≈ 535800 JPY / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

535800 JPY / year

≈ 535800 JPY / year

Living costs

Fukuoka-shi

Japan

111200 - 165260 JPY / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

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