OpenFieldMaster of Arts in Comparative Literature and Cultural Philosophy
Two-year graduate thesis curriculum in the Graduate School of Letters exploring modern East-West comparative aesthetics, post-war Japanese literary theory, and translation philosophy.
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 literature, philosophy, or cultural studies.
- English language proficiency
- Japanese JLPT N1 (score 140+) or English C1.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Undergraduate thesis, 2,000-word proposed master's research plan, and transcript.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Meiji University Graduate School Scholarship providing ¥400,000 annual research grant
- Application fee
- ¥35,000 examination fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥890,000 per academic year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 10, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Meiji University - Izumi Campus documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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