The three-year bachelor's programme in Modern Japanese Studies (minor subject) provides students with basic knowledge of the Japanese language and gives a comprehensive introduction into culture, history and society (with a focus on Japanese modernity) as well as the methods and tools of Japanese Studies.
Bachelor of Japanese Studies at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
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Bachelor of Japanese Studies at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
The Japanese Studies at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf is a Full Time Bachelor program offered at the university's main campus in Düsseldorf, Germany. The program is delivered on campus in English and German and can be completed in 3 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on October 1, 2026.
About Bachelor of Japanese Studies
Disciplines
Languages and cultural studies
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Japanese Studies at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
Entry Requirements
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 75
English Program Requirements
- IELTS (academic) minimum 6.0, including at least 6.0 in section “writing”
- TOEFL iBt with 75 points minimum
- We do not accept TOEIC
No language test is required for native English speakers.
Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Japanese Studies
The intercultural expertise gained during the studies is increasingly of interest for international organizations and business enterprises. Employment opportunities for graduates of the Bachelor's programmes in Modern Japanese Studies can therefore be considered very positive. Depending on the subject combinations, there are good career prospects in educational institutions, organizations with a cultural focus, libraries, in the publishing sector and journalism, in the tourism sector as well as in all internationally operating companies and organizations with a relation to Japan.There are also various employment opportunities wherever knowledge of the Japanese language is required. In this regard, Düsseldorf with its numerous Japanese companies is well suited as a location for starting a career.
librariesThe intercultural expertise gained during the studies is increasingly of interest for international organizations and business enterprises. Employment opportunities for graduates of the Bachelor's programmes in Modern Japanese Studies can therefore be considered very positive. Depending on the subject combinations there are good career prospects in educational institutions organizations with a cultural focus in the publishing sector and journalism in the tourism sector as well as in all internationally operating companies and organizations with a relation to Japan.There are also various employment opportunities wherever knowledge of the Japanese language is required. In this regard Dasseldorf with its numerous Japanese companies is well suited as a location for starting a career.
Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Japanese Studies at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
How to Apply for Bachelor of Japanese Studies at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
Online Registration In order to check whether you fulfil the entry and admission conditions you have to register online During the registration you will be requested to enter your contact details and to upload documents proving your aptitude:
- Application form (to download the application form click here)
- Certificate of Bachelor study programme,
- Transcript of records,
- Proof of English proficiency (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, German “Abitur”, etc.),
- Content of modules (courses) taken in Cell and Molecular Biology (4 CP) or in Biochemistry (4 CP) or in Biopsychology (4 CP) or in Physiology (4 CP) and/or anatomy/neuroanatomy, at least 2 credit points from practical experience should be available.
Documents in languages other than English or German have to be certified translated by a sworn translator. Documents in languages other than German or English willnot be accepted. In case you have not completed your Bachelor programme yet, an interim certificate with at least 80% of examination and study achievements has be submitted instead. After saving, entered and uploaded information can be changed later on.
Bachelor of Japanese Studies at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
Germany, Düsseldorf