University of Michigan: Institution Main

Founded in 1817, the University of Michigan was one of the first public universities founded in the United States. Originally located in Detroit, the school was moved in 1837 to its current city of Ann Arbor, which was established in 1824.

The university is regularly ranked as one of the top three public universities in the country, and is well known for its medical and law programs. It is also one of the largest universities in the country.

University of Michigan was also a pioneer in the field or Japanese Studies especially in anthropology and other social sciences.  

For more information about the University of Michigan, please visit their About the University of Michigan page.

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Center for Global and Intercultural Study

Center for Japanese Studies

Department of Asian Languages and Cultures

International Center

Global Michigan

Undergraduate Studies

• The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures offers a B.A. in Japanese Studies.
• The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures offers a minor in Asian Languages or Asian Studies.
• Study abroad opportunities are available for Japanese studies.
• For more information on applying to the undergraduate programs at the University of Michigan, please visit their Undergraduate Admissions page.

Graduate Studies

• The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures offers a Ph.D. in Asian Languages and Culture.
• The Center for Japanese Studies offers a M.A. in Japanese Studies.
• The Center for Japanese Studies offers several dual degree graduate programs, including a M.A./M.B.A. and a M.A./J.D. dual degree program.
• For information concerning Japan-related degrees from other departments, please consult those individual departments' websites.
• For more information on applying to the graduate programs at the University of Michigan, please visit their Graduate Programs of Study page.