The Japanese Language Education Graduate Program Network is a network of educators at North American universities with graduate degrees in fields related to Japanese language education (including linguistics, education, literature, and area studies).
Goals: The JLE Graduate Program Network has the following aims:
  1. to promote North American universities that offer graduate degrees, at the master’s and/or doctorate level, in fields related to Japanese language education
  2. to facilitate networking among Japanese language educators who are involved in those programs
Activities:
  • Hold networking meetings at conferences
  • Share information
  • Promote programs and increase ease of finding information about graduate programs in Japanese-language related fields

List of North American Graduate Programs in Japanese Studies:

The Japanese Language Education Graduate Program Network has compiled a comprehensive list of North American graduate programs with a focus on Japanese studies. This resource was developed in response to the difficulty applicants fact in identifying options for advanced study in the field of Japanese language education. By providing an easily accessible list of programs, we hope to make it easier for qualified applicants to find programs that fit their interests. The information was compiled from surveys submitted by universities with established graduate programs in Japanese studies and related fields. This is not an exhaustive list, as it only includes programs that responded to the survey. The information is current as of August 2025. We plan to update the list periodically. Prospective students and their advisors should verify the most current details directly with each university. See the list here.

Contact Information:
Jae DiBello Takeuchi