BALiberal Arts
| Study location | Japan, Kyoto |
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| Type | Undergraduate, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 years |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | BA |
| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) Please refer to the Application Guide. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Japanese. -For further details, please refer to the Application Guide P.8-“2. Translation of documents”. Later as part of our enrollment procedures, successful applicants will be required to prove their original documents either by submitting their physical copies by post, having their official versions sent by e-mail from the issuing organization, or using a digital delivery or credential service. |
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| Language requirements | English Please refer to the Application Guide for details on specific requirements. |
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| Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. Only one completed reference (recommendation) letter is required. -For further details, please refer to the Application Guide P.7-“5. Letter of Reference”. (recommendation) . A motivation letter must be added to your application. Please read “the Guidelines for writing your Statement of Purpose” ila.doshisha.ac.jp/en/admissions/statement-of-purpose.html carefully before attempting to write your personal statement. |
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Overview
The Institute for the Liberal Arts (ILA) at Doshisha University, one of Japan’s oldest and top ranking universities, offers a world-class academic experience. As students study for their degrees, they gain international experience in Japan and have opportunities to acquire experience abroad, to intern, and to learn Japanese at our acclaimed Center for Japanese Language and Culture. Studying at the ILA offers the best of both worlds: a small Institute within a large university.
Our diverse international faculty are all active researchers and innovators in their own fields. The Institute’s small liberal arts college atmosphere and seminars allow students broad access to the faculty’s expertise. As students study for their degrees, faculty members challenge students to not only find interesting answers, but to formulate and ask intriguing questions.
The four-year Liberal Arts Program is conducted exclusively in English. Students concentrate in one of three specializations: Humanities and the Human Sciences (Japanese Society and Global Culture); Business and Economics (Japanese Business and the Global Economy); or Politics and Policy Studies (Japanese Politics and Global Studies), and they are encouraged to design their own curriculum of study, choosing from a wide range of courses offered throughout the Institute and the rest of the University. As members of Doshisha University, ILA students have access to classes across the University.
Our tuition fees are highly competitive and all incoming international students (college visa holders) will be considered for a reduction in tuition fees. Doshisha offers many other competitive scholarships for students.
Kyoto setting provides an exceptional cultural experience, combining the best of tradition, nightlife, and dynamic employment opportunities in modern Japan. Doshisha receives solicitations for approximately 600 job openings every year for international students and 98% of graduates successfully find jobs.
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Career Center
To support students who pursue their career while in school, we offer information materials on employment and companies, vocational counselling, guidance and seminars.
See also Career Support Page.
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