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Japanology (Bachelor)

University of Vienna
Vienna , Austria
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Program Overview

Japanology (Bachelor)

The bachelors programme in Japanology provides students with an understanding of modern Japan from a cultural studies and social sciences perspective, based on Japanese language and scripts, as well as relevant historical foundations. Graduates acquire language proficiency in written and spoken Japanese, intercultural competences related to Japan, the ability to work with Japanese source materials, and basic knowledge of Japan's history, society, culture, politics, and economy.


Bachelor of Arts

  • Degree Programme Code: 033 643
  • Duration: 6 semesters / 180 ECTS credits (including 30 ECTS credits of extension curricula)
  • Language: German
  • Compulsory Online-Self-Assessment (in German)

Facts & Figures

  • Students: 569
  • Graduates in the last academic year: 33
  • Number of semesters needed for graduation (median): 8.7
  • Data updated on: 03.12.2024

Admission Procedure

Information about the admission procedure is available, including the Online-Self-Assessment (OSA) in German.


Study Programme

The bachelors programme in Japanology consists of an Introductory and Orientation Period (STEOP) and compulsory modules, including:


  • Japanese in theory and practice
  • Regional and cultural studies
  • Basic knowledge of Japanese culture and society
  • Politics and economy
  • Intercultural learning and academic research and writing
  • An internship Students must write two bachelors theses to successfully complete the programme. A study visit to Japan for one or two semesters is a valuable addition to the degree programme and is usually supported by the Department as far as possible.

Key Concepts

Students will deal with the following concepts during their studies:


  • Intercultural learning
  • Japanese language
  • Japanese culture and society
  • History of Japan
  • Japanese media

Programme Structure & Topics

The programme includes an Introductory and Orientation Period (15 ECTS) and various modules, such as:


  • BM1 Introduction to Japanology (4 ECTS)
  • BM2 Japanese Grammar and Translation 1 (11 ECTS)
  • BM3 Practical Japanese 1 (12 ECTS)
  • BM4 Basics of Regional Studies & History of Japan (6 ECTS)
  • Further modules and elective lectures

After Graduation

Graduates are prepared for careers in:


  • Transnational cultural and educational work
  • Museums, archives, and libraries
  • Tourism
  • Bilateral economic relations
  • Companies in the Japanese cultural area and international companies active on the Japanese market
  • Consulting
  • Media
  • Diplomatic service
  • National and international organisations

Master's Programmes

Available Master's programmes include:


  • East Asian Economy and Society (Master)
  • Japanology (Master)
  • Master Access Guide

Continuing Education

Options for continuing education are available, including postgraduate programmes at the University of Vienna and the Postgraduate Center.


Graduates' Perspective

Graduates rate the degree programme as follows:


  • Grade: 2.0 (good)
  • Level of difficulty: 3.8 (high)
  • Employment is typically found within 3 months after graduation.
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