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Master Japan in der Welt: Globale Herausforderungen und kulturelle Perspektiven at Goethe University Frankfurt

Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany

Programme overview

Master's in Japanese studies at Frankfurt covering pre-modern and modern Japan, grounded in philological-literary and cultural and intellectual history approaches with emphasis on language.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Pre-modern and contemporary Japan studied through philology, literature and cultural history.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in Japanese studies or the same field (at least 6 semesters/180 CP); Japanese language skills; motivation letter (3,000 characters). No admission restriction. Application period 1 April to 31 July.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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