Candidates:

Applicants must have recognized the bachelor’s degree in Japanese Studies or related majors.

Entry requirements:

Applicants must have N1 certificate of Japanese proficiency or equivalent proof, as well as satisfying other program’s eligibility requirements in accordance with Vietnamese and Japanese Government regulations on post-graduate training.

Course structure:

The two-year master program of Japanese Studies is constructed and developed by Hanoi University and Nara Women’s University. It comprises 36 ETCS (European Credit Transfer System), divided into 3 phases:

• Phase 1 (6 months): Students complete 14 credits at Hanoi University.

• Phase 2 (1 year): Students complete 14 credits at Nara Women’s University.

• Phase 3 (6 months): Students complete graduation thesis (equivalent to 8 credits) at Hanoi University.

Teaching language: Japanese

Teaching faculty: Lecturers of Hanoi University and Nara Women’s University.

Training scale: 06 students per year from each university.

Training location: Hanoi University (Km 9 Nguyen Trai, Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi) and Nara Women’s University (630-8506 Nara-shi, Kita Uoya Higashi Machi).

Qualification: Upon completion, students will be awarded 2 master degrees – Master of Japanese Studies to be conferred by Hanoi University and Master of Japanese language and culture to be conferred by Nara Women’s University.

Tuition fee: Total expected tuition fee is VND 60,700,000 Vietnamese dong per student.

Entrance examination: The exam is offered annually in August, following the current Vietnam’s regulation on post-graduate training.

Contact information:

Department of Japanese Studies
Room 305 – Building C – Hanoi University
Phone: (84.4)38544338 (ext 3308)
Fax: (84.4)38544550
Website: hanu.edu.vn/jp