Graduate School of Tourism Studies (Master of Tourism Studies)

Two-year graduate research curriculum analyzing international tourism policy, tourism destination branding, environmental carrying capacity, and digital tourism informatics.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Bachelor degree in tourism, business, geography, or social sciences with 2.80+ GPA
English language proficiency: JLPT N1 or TOEFL iBT 75
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Master’s thesis research plan (1,500-2,000 words in Japanese or English)
Recommendation letters: Two letters of recommendation from undergraduate faculty

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Graduate research stipends of ¥35,000 monthly plus conference travel support
Application fee: ¥30,000 application fee
Tuition / joining costs: ¥760,000 annual graduate tuition

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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