Hitotsubashi University
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Hitotsubashi University

一橋大学  (Hitotsubashi Daigaku) 

Graduate School of Language and Society

Overview

Departments and Divisions
Academic Program
Typical Length of Program
Degrees
Language and Society
Master's Program
2
Masters
(Master of Arts)
Language and Society
Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)
3
Doctoral
(Doctor of Philosophy)
Academic Calendar

Master's Program

Academic Calendar: quarter
Entry Timing: Apr.
Term Commencement: Apr. / Jun. / Sep. / Nov.

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)

Entry Timing: Apr.
Term Commencement: Apr. / Jun. / Sep. / Nov.
List of Courses and Schedule
Curriculum
Link
Syllabus
Link
List of Courses and Schedule
Link
Degree Programs Offered in English
Master's Program
Unavailable


Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)
Unavailable


Curriculum Policy of Institution
Contact Info (for International Students)
Administration office, Graduate School of Language and Society

lan-km@ad.hit-u.ac.jp
Degree Awarding Policy

Program Profile

Official Website
Brochures and App Form
School Features
Criteria for Awarding Degrees
Supplementary Japanese Language Class
Available
Link
Curriculum Policy of Institution
Japanese Language Course at an Affiliated School (Separate Admission Process for the University)

Study Abroad Programs (Incl. in and outbound) / Length of Program
Double/Dual/Joint Degree Programs

MEXT Research Students Scholarship
Prospective Students may Apply
Types of Professional Qualifications
  • Curator
Link

Students

As of May 1, 2023

total
189
Students

Students

Number of International Graduated Students Local Students
72 117

Master's Program

Number of Spring Admissions
44
Number of Spring International Admissions
26
Number of Non-degree Seeking Students
5
Number of Graduating Students in 2023 (International Students)
30 ()
Completion Rate in 2023
Completion Rate of Doctoral Programs for International Students in 2023

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)

Number of Spring Admissions
14
Number of Spring International Admissions
6
Number of Non-degree Seeking Students
0
Number of Graduating Students in 2023 (International Students)
14 ()
Completion Rate in 2023
35.3 %
Completion Rate of Doctoral Programs for International Students in 2023

Faculty

As of May 1, 2023

List of Academic Staff/Faculty Members (Title, Degree and Achievements)
Total Number of Academic Staff/Faculty Members
16
  • Student : Faculty Ratio (both Full-time)

    189:16

Number of International Academic Staff/Faculty Members (by Gender)

Professors
Associate Professors
Lecturers
Assistant Professors
Research Associates
Total
%
Male
9
2
1
12
75
Female
3
0
1
2
6
37
International Faculty
1
1
6

Post-graduate Pathways

As of May 1, 2023

Master's Program

Number of Graduating Students who Continue Education
5
Number of Graduating Students Employed (Upon Graduation)
16

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)

Number of Graduating Students who Continue Education
0
Number of Graduating Students Employed (Upon Graduation)
6
Main Pathways for International Students
Number of International Graduating Students Employed in Japan (Upon Graduation)
Information on Career Prospects
Internships and Other Opportunities
  • Internships/On-the-job training in Japan (Convert to credit)
  • Internships/training outside Japan (Convert to credit)
Link
Career Support

Voices of International Students
International Alumni Networks

Entrance Exam for International Students

Admission Policy of Institution
Entrance examination provisions for international students
Available
Name of Procedures for International Admissions and Program
Consultation for Prospective Students Overseas
Special Arrangement on Admission for Persons with Disabilities
Transfer within the Institution
Transfer from Another Institution
Options for Testing / Qualifications
Remarks
  • Examination fees and other charges payable by credit card or online payment system
  • Exam must be taken in Japanese
Application Timing
Jan. / Sep.

Entrance Exam for All Students

Information on Selection Method (for All Students)

Master's Program

  • General
  • Special selection for working adults
  • Entrance examination provisions for international students

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)

  • General
  • Transfer between schools

Tuition and Fees

As at 01st 05 2023

Master's Program

Tuition Fees

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)

Tuition Fees
Fees Charged during Student Short-time Leave
no payment

Special Payment Arrangements

Late Payment Plan
Available
Installment Payment Plan
Available
Tuition Waivers
Student may Apply for Waiver or Reduction of Tuition

Scholarships/Loans

Grants (All Students may Apply)
Available
Grants (All International Students may Apply)
Loans (All Students may Apply)
Details