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The Japanese language consists of 46 'hiragana' and 'katakana' characters that represent its phonetic sounds. Grammatically, Japanese nouns are simpler than many languages, lacking gender distinctions, plural forms, or articles.
Mastering Japanese offers distinct advantages both personally and professionally. As Japanese culture - from anime to cuisine - gains worldwide popularity, language proficiency provides deeper cultural insight. Additionally, Japanese language skills open doors to business opportunities, as communicating directly with clients in their native tongue proves invaluable in our interconnected global market.
Japanese also serves as an ideal introduction to other Asian languages and cultures. Learning it exposes students to shared regional values and traditions, including religious philosophies and ethical systems. It naturally facilitates the study of neighboring Asian languages as well.
Students must have completed High School (Secondary School) or partial post-secondary.
Entry requirements may vary from country by country.
English language requirement:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Internet Based: Overall 83; Reading: 20; Listening: 20; Speaking: 20; Writing: 20
IELTS – Academic: Overall Band score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Overall score of 59, No area with less than 59
MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery): 85
Application deadlines: Fall term – August 15 (subject to change based on application volume); Winter term – December 15 (subject to change based on application volume); Spring/Summer term – April 15 (subject to change based on application volume)