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University of Michigan
Overview
University of Michigan / Center for Japanese Studies is located in Ann Arbor, MI, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (AM) | ||
| Juris Doctor/Master of Arts (JD/AM) | ||
| Master of Business Administration/Master of Arts (MBA/AM) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 6 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test 1 Foreign Language Thesis Optional 24 credits; 6th-term proficiency (3 years) in Japanese language; seminars with independent research/writing component |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
19
Applied
14
Accepted
7
Enrolled
Applying
75
Application Fee - Domestic
90
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 15th | December 15th | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Academic statement of purpose; curriculum vitae; official transcripts of postsecondary education; 3 letters of recommendation |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 560 TOEFL IBT score: 84 |
|
| IELTS: Recommended |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 15 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
12
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)
100%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | Not Reported |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 33% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 8.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 25% |
Gender
Male (41%)
Female (58%)
Faculty
53
Total faculty
Full-time - 49
Part-time - 4
Male (29)
Female (24)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Japanese literature; Japanese history (premodern and modern); Japanese linguistics and language pedagogy; modern Japanese society and culture; gender and sexuality in Japan; Japanese art, art history and visual culture; Japanese film; Buddhism and religion in Japan; Japanese law; Japanese health care (medicine, nursing, psychiatry and social work) |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
500 Church Street, Suite 400
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106
United States
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106
United States