OpenFieldMaster of Arts in Comparative Media & Cultural Studies
Two-year interdisciplinary master's degree investigating contemporary Japanese visual culture, Otaku culture globalization, transmedia storytelling, and East Asian pop culture geopolitics.
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, Media, or Sociology.
- English language proficiency
- JLPT N1 or English C1.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis research plan (2,500 characters in Japanese or 1,500 words in English).
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendations.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Graduate research assistantships providing ¥45,000 per month
- Application fee
- ¥250,000
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥880,000 per year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Josai International University - Tokyo Kioicho Campus documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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