OpenFieldMaster of Arts in Global Studies and Intercultural Communication
English- and Japanese-medium postgraduate program addressing East Asian regional security, transnational migration, comparative cultural studies, and international NGO 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 International Relations (minimum GPA 2.8).
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.5, or JLPT N1.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Undergraduate degree certificate, transcript of records, and detailed research proposal.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendation letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Ryukoku University Tuition Exemption (up to 50% waiver) and JASSO Honors Scholarship
- Application fee
- ¥35,000 entrance examination fee; ¥200,000 admission fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥680,000 per year (reduced to ¥340,000 with 50% tuition reduction)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 10, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Ryukoku University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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