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14 Best Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics Universities in Japan

Of the 14 Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics universities in Japan, Hokkaido Tokai University ranks highest on research impact (1,997,762 citations). It is followed by Teikyo Heisei University (#56 in Japan) and Kanagawa University (#119 in Japan). Across the whole list there are 21 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: Hokkaido Tokai University is cited most (1,997,762 citations).

Public, private and where they are

14 are public and 0 private (100% public). The oldest is Hokkaido Tokai University, founded in 1942. Temple University Japan is the largest, with 2,575 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

Within the subject, the largest areas are Languages & Linguistics (18), Linguistics (1), French Language (1) and Japanese Studies (1). The usual length is 4 years. 95% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Kanagawa University offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Japan for Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics?

Hokkaido Tokai University (#44 in Japan), Teikyo Heisei University (#56 in Japan) and Kanagawa University (#119 in Japan) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics in Japan?

14 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics course take in Japan?

Most listed courses run 4 years.

When do Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics courses start in Japan?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics courses in Japan?

Kanagawa University, with 4, ahead of Aoyama Gakuin University (3).

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