Study English Language & Literature in Japan
41 programmes in english language & literature at 8 universities in Japan are open to international students; 100% 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
English Language & Literature programmes
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English Language & Literature in Japan by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 3 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 22 | 3,372 USD | 3,372 USD | 3,372 USD |
| PhD | 16 | 3,372 USD | 3,372 USD | 3,372 USD |
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.
Universities for english language & literature in Japan
- WASEDA University (24)
- Tokushima University (5)
- KOBE UNIVERSITY (3)
- Tokyo International University (2)
- Tohoku University (2)
- Kanazawa University (2)
- Hokkaido University (2)
- Juntendo University (1)
Study English Language & Literature in Japan: common questions
- How many english language & literature programmes are there in Japan?
- 41 english language & literature programmes at 8 universities in Japan are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a english language & literature degree in Japan cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in english language & literature 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 english language & literature in Japan in English?
- Yes — 100% of the english language & literature programmes in Japan in our catalogue are taught in English (41 of 41).
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