Japanese Studies

Entry requirements

For specialisation in Japanese Studies

• a BA in Japanese Studies or its equivalent
• sufficient command of Japanese at a level comparable with the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Level N2l; applicants without JLPT N2 certificate are requested to include in their dossier 1) a letter from the head of the language programme they completed indicating that the candidates’ language proficiency is indeed comparable to this level, and 2) a detailed specification of the number of EC aren’t in language training. Additional documentation may also be included;
• knowledge of important historical, sociocultural and political developments in the region,
• familiarity with the approaches (problems, theories, methods, analytical concepts) of at least three of the aforementioned disciplines,
• knowledge of japanologic traditions and understanding of disciplinary-methodological issues;

For programme Asian Studies

• Thorough proficiency in written and spoken English: IELTS test level of at least 7 or TOEFL score of at least 600/250/99-100, evidenced by an appropriate test.
  This requirement does not apply if you have:
  • completed your education in Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand or Australia, or
  • an International Baccalaureate, or
  • a Dutch VWO-diploma