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    Master's Program in Linguistic Studies

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    Sendai, JPMaster of International Cultural StudiesIn-person2 years
    ¥107,160
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    5
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    ¥300
    App fee

    Master's Program in Linguistic Studies at Tohoku University is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person Master of International Cultural Studies program based in Sendai, JP. Tuition is ¥107,160.

    About the program

    Interdisciplinary program covering theoretical linguistics, language acquisition, psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, and related fields from perspectives of linguistics, psychology, brain science, and information science. Focuses on comprehensive understanding of language sciences with a master's thesis.

    Focus: research
    Part-time option

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    TOEFL
    required
    Min Ideally, we would expect successful applicants to have around 100 in TOEFL-iBT or its equivalent in the other tests.
    IELTS
    required
    Min Ideally, we would expect successful applicants to have around 6.5 or higher is required.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Japan: change status from “Student” to “Designated Activities” to seek employment after graduation (stay up to 1 year; extensions possible per rules).

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master's Program in Linguistic Studies at Tohoku University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master's Program in Linguistic Studies at Tohoku University is ¥107,160 across 30 required credits.
    Is Master's Program in Linguistic Studies at Tohoku University online or in-person?
    Master's Program in Linguistic Studies at Tohoku University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master's Program in Linguistic Studies at Tohoku University take to complete?
    Master's Program in Linguistic Studies at Tohoku University is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    How large is the Master's Program in Linguistic Studies at Tohoku University cohort?
    Master's Program in Linguistic Studies at Tohoku University typically enrolls around 5 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Master's Program in Linguistic Studies at Tohoku University?
    Post-completion work rights for Master's Program in Linguistic Studies at Tohoku University: Japan: change status from “Student” to “Designated Activities” to seek employment after graduation (stay up to 1 year; extensions possible per rules).