Master of Arts in International and Cultural Studies (English-Taught)
Two-year international master's curriculum analyzing East Asian security dynamics, migration politics in the Global South, and international humanitarian diplomacy.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in humanities, social sciences, or law with minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA
- English language proficiency
- IELTS Academic 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 80
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Certified transcripts with grading scale, resume, and study proposal
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic reference letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- JASSO Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship and TUFS tuition fee exemption (50% or 100%)
- Application fee
- ¥30,000
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥535,800/year (standard Japanese national university tuition)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Tokyo University of Foreign Studies documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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