What will I learn?

Whether your interest is in Japanese literature, culture, history or language, DePaul’s flexible Japanese MA and its customizable curriculum allow you to develop advanced, specialized expertise. This program is ideal for both those who wish to pursue careers in translation, teaching or cultural institutions and for those who are preparing for an academic career. The program may be completed in two years. Core courses are offered in the evenings, while most elective courses are offered in the afternoon/evening.

Which department am I in?

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees

$18,912.00 (15,95,680) per year

Transportation - 924

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

June 2027

Venue

Lincoln Park Campus

2400 N. Sheffield Ave,

Chicago,

Illinois,

60614, Midwest, United States

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees

$19,872.00 (16,76,679) per year

Student Health Insurance Fee - 800 Cost per term

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

March 2027

Venue

Lincoln Park Campus

2400 N. Sheffield Ave,

Chicago,

Illinois,

60614, Midwest, United States

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Entry requirements

For international students

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. All applicants to any of the MA Programs within the Department of Modern Languages must have, at the time of matriculation into the program:

A completed BA or BS degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or abroad,. A cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (on a scale where A=4.0) in all undergraduate coursework, and. At least 20 quarter credit-hours of advanced undergraduate coursework in the target language OR a rating of at least “Intermediate High” on both the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and Writing Proficiency Test (WPT) for the target language.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.