OpenFieldPh.D. in Comparative Cultural Studies & Linguistics
Three-year doctoral program examining cognitive linguistics, translation theory, historical sociolinguistics, and intercultural discourse in global contexts.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in Linguistics, Translation, or Cultural Studies
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 90+ or IELTS 7.0 or JLPT N1
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis copy and comprehensive doctoral dissertation research agenda
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from graduate professors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- ¥150,000 monthly JSPS DC research fellowship support
- Application fee
- ¥30,000 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Tuition waiver options available
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 10, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Kobe City University of Foreign Studies documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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