OpenFieldDoctor of Philosophy / Master of Science in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Asia's premier graduate program in applied linguistics and second language acquisition, preparing educational leaders, curriculum directors, and university professors.
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 with GPA 3.0+ (for MS) or master's degree in Applied Linguistics/TESOL with GPA 3.4+ (for PhD).
- English language proficiency
- Native English fluency or TOEFL iBT 100+.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Transcripts, 15-page scholarly writing sample, statement of applied linguistics research, and CV.
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Graduate assistantships in language instruction and partial tuition discounts
- Application fee
- ¥10,500 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥1,800,000 per academic year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Temple University, Japan Campus documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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