Study abroad in Tokyo, Japan: Most popular universities for Language Studies.

Are you thinking of studying Language Studies, abroad? Below you can find the most popular universities and programmes to study Language Studies in Tokyo, Japan. This list is based on visitors on the Studyportals websites, listing more than 150,000 English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes world-wide.



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Meiji University

Meiji University was founded in January 1881 as the Meiji Law School by a group of young lawyers barely in their 30's: Tatsuo Kishimoto, Kozo Miyagi, and Misao Yashiro. It was an era characterized by Japan's urgent need to develop as a modern independent nation.
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Most popular Language Studies programmes for international students in Tokyo

These are the most popular programmes among international students who are looking for a Language Studies degree in Tokyo.

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Global Japanese Studies (English Track)

Meiji University

The School of Global Japanese Studies (English Track) program offered by Meiji University started in 2011. In this program, all the subjects are taught in English and students can obtain a Bachelor of Global Japanese Studies degree in four years.
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To apply at one of these universities, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

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About Language Studies

Language Studies degrees focus on two main aspects: the first is teaching students at least one foreign language, like English, German, French, Spanish, etc. The second is exploring the structure and functions of language and communication and their impact on human societies. Future graduates develop communication, analytical and research skills and find work as translators, interpreters, copywriters, editors, journalists, teachers, etc.

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