OpenFieldPhD in Comparative Literature and Anglo-American Cultural Studies
Three-year research doctorate in English and American literary history, modern Japanese comparative literature, translation theory, and Christian humanities.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master of Arts in Literature, Linguistics, or Cultural Studies.
- English language proficiency
- English C1 (TOEFL 95+ or IELTS 7.5+) and Japanese fluency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis copy, CV, publication summary, and doctoral dissertation proposal.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters from senior literature professors.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Seinan Doctoral Research Fellowship providing ¥600,000/year stipend and full tuition remission
- Application fee
- ¥30,000 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥0 with fellowship; ¥520,000/year standard
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 10, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Seinan Gakuin University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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