Overview

The Global Society degree from The University of Tokyo combines resources from multiple departments, institutes, and programs at the University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, allowing students to benefit from access to courses and specialists across an array of disciplines, including Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, International Relations, Law and Development, Linguistics, Literature, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion, Sociology, and more.

Key Features

is tailored for students in the humanities and social sciences interested in the political, social, ecological, cultural, or ethical aspects of human existence in global society.

Its curriculum is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the changing situation in Japan, Asia, and global society in general, and to cultivate the skills needed to shape agendas and solve problems.

The program is especially suited for those students seeking an M.A. degree before or after entering the business world, government service, the non-governmental sector, or the media as professionals in fields relating to global society. It is also intended as a preparatory step for those wishing to enter our Ph.D. program, described below.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Interdependence

Transnational Markets and Civil Society

Theory of International Interdependence

History of International Interdependence

Theory of Social and Cultural Diversity

Comparative Studies of Social and Cultural Diversity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-10 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tokyo, Japan

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies International Relations View 19 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in Japan

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Application form

Certificates of all higher degrees and diplomas

Official transcripts

Three letters of recommendation

TOEFL Official Score Report or IELTS Test Report Form

GRE score

Personal Statement

Research Proposal

Three passport-style photos

One Certificate of Remittance

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

535800 JPY / year

≈ 535800 JPY / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

535800 JPY / year

≈ 535800 JPY / year

Living costs

Tokyo

Japan

132901 - 208462 JPY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

We strongly recommend that, prior to enrollment, applicants identify and apply for all suitable financial aid or scholarship opportunities available to them.

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