Master’s program in Area Studies
Introduce
The Master's program in Area Studies of Vietnam Japan University, VNU, Hanoi has the following goals:
- Providing advanced knowledge of Area Studies (Japanese Studies including Japanese Education/Vietnamese Studies) for students based on a modern theoretical system, research methods and approaches Interdisciplinary studies are being applied in the international scientific community, especially at leading universities and research institutes in Japan and Vietnam.
- Provides comprehensive, updated and comprehensive knowledge on issues related to Japan and Vietnam (including issues in the fields of social sciences, humanities and natural sciences, mainly are geography, environmental resources, sustainable development)
- Students have the ability to survey, research and explain issues or phenomena raised in the practice of sustainable development in Japan, Vietnam and other regions using an interdisciplinary approach.
- Time:
24 months
- Forms of training:
Formal
- Scholarship :
See here
- Teaching language:
- Orientation to Vietnamese studies: Vietnamese and English
- Orientation to Japanese studies: Japanese and English
- Location :
My Dinh Campus, Viet Uc Building, Luu Huu Phuoc Street, Cau Dien Ward, Nam Tu Liem District, Hanoi.
Career opportunities
- After graduating, students are able to undertake jobs that require comprehensive and interdisciplinary research capabilities at international organizations, diplomatic agencies, government organizations and non-governmental organizations. universities and research institutes, commercial and service companies, including Japanese companies. Graduates can continue to pursue doctoral studies at leading universities in Japan and the world.
Program advantages
- High quality program, according to the University of Tokyo program, with adjustments appropriate to Vietnamese practice
- High quality program, according to the University of Tokyo program, with adjustments appropriate to Vietnamese practice
- Supports most tuition fees; Full scholarships for outstanding students
- Fully covered for 50% of students doing internships from 1 to 3 months in Japan
- Equipped with modern knowledge and skills in a multicultural context, especially Japanese culture
- Recruitment advantages at leading businesses and organizations in Japan, Vietnam and internationally upon graduation
- Graduates can continue to pursue doctoral studies at leading universities in Japan and the world.
University co-coordinates
University of Tokyo
University of Tokyo, partner university of the Master of Area Studies program. This is the most prestigious university in Japan, ranked 36th in the world in 2020 according to The Times Higher Education World University Rangkings
Program message
GS.TSKH. Vũ Minh Giang
Program director
“The Area Studies training program of Vietnam-Japan University with two components: Japanese Studies and Vietnamese Studies provides general, updated and in-depth knowledge so that students after graduation are competent to work. in research environments or practical activities associated with Japan and Vietnam. The program provides human resources with high practical qualifications and sufficient capacity to undertake work in leadership, management, planning and policy implementation agencies. Program graduates can work at universities, research institutes, diplomatic agencies, international organizations, government agencies and domestic and foreign businesses in the field of literature. culture, cooperation and development in Vietnam, Japan and around the world."
GS. Junichi Iwatsuki
Program co-director
“The Area Studies training program of Vietnam-Japan University with two components: Japanese Studies and Vietnamese Studies provides general, updated and in-depth knowledge so that students after graduation are competent to work. in research environments or practical activities associated with Japan and Vietnam. The program provides human resources with high practical qualifications and sufficient capacity to undertake work in leadership, management, planning and policy implementation agencies. Program graduates can work at universities, research institutes, diplomatic agencies, international organizations, government agencies and domestic and foreign businesses in the field of literature. culture, cooperation and development in Vietnam, Japan and around the world."
Education program
Scholarships and tuition assistance
See detailed information about Scholarships and Tuition Support here
Admissions
Enrollment 2023
1. Admissions schedule
2. Admissions method
- Admission (including application review and interview).
- Direct entry
3. Interview method
Applicants can choose 1 of the following 2 interview methods:
- Face-to-face interview: Candidates come to the school’s training facility to participate in a face-to-face interview with the Board of Examiners;
- Online Interview: Candidates who, due to geographical or work conditions, cannot come for a face-to-face interview at the School can propose to the Admissions Council to allow an online interview via an Internet connection.
See details of Admission Notice for master’s training programs in 2022
Download application form 2022
Regarding the 2023 admission criteria, English proficiency requirements and requirements for the right major and near major, please see details at the Admissions website: http://admission.vju.ac.vn/tuyen-sinh-sau-dai-hoc/
