Tokyo University Of Foreign Studies
Bachelor in International and Area Studies
Fuchu, Japan
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English, Japanese
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Apr 2027
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The School of International and Area Studies at The Tokyo University of Foreign Studies trains students to analyze regional structures and global issues. You’ll study politics, economics, societies, and histories of world regions alongside social-science methodologies. The programme emphasizes analytical skills and practical abilities to address globalization, climate and energy challenges, conflict, and inequality.
Career Outcomes: Graduates often move into roles in diplomacy, foreign service, international development, policy analysis, NGOs, international business, journalism, research, education, or consultancy. You'll be prepared for careers involving regional expertise, cross-cultural communication, policy-making, and programme management in global affairs, multilateral organizations, and private-sector firms.
The School of International and Area Studies strives to provide students with the ability to analyze and understand the complex structures of the world’s various regions, and to nurture human resources that can consider problems from a global perspective, and provide practical abilities towards a solution.
In order to understand the structure of modern international society and the essence of the problems that occur in various countries and regions of the world, the acquisition of appropriate methods is necessary. In the School of International and Area Studies, students deepen their knowledge of the politics, economics, societies, and histories of various regions, while also systematically learning the methodology of various fields related to the social sciences. Based on the knowledge and methodologies thus acquired, students gain insight into the origins of many problems affecting the modern world, such as trouble and conflict arising from rapid globalization, global warming and energy issues, and disparities and poverty between regions and social classes. Students will develop analytical abilities and the ability to take action that lead the way in solving these problems.
