Anthropological Studies
National Institutes for the Humanities
National Museum of Ethnology
Overview
The Anthropological Studies Program is offered by National Museum of Ethnology. Students will conduct research on the diverse cultures of humankind in various parts of the world from prehistoric times to the present. From the perspective of cultural anthropology, ethnology, and related fields, student will be instructed in ethnographic research that describes and analyzes specific cultures and in cross-cultural research that compares cultures from specific perspectives. The goal is for students to complete their dissertation by utilizing data obtained through field research as well as specimens, audio-visual materials, and literature of the National Museum of Ethnology.
This program consists only of a three-year doctoral program for students who have obtained a master's degree or those who are recognized as having equivalent to master’s degree or higher academic ability. Students will study at the National Museum of Ethnology, located in Suita City, Osaka.
Workers engaged in weeding in a lotus field
（Hunan Province, China, 2024/ photo by LIUDAN）
Students having a lively discussion
A wayang kulit performance by the female dalang（Nyi Kenik Asmorowati）
（Sukoharjo Regency, Central Java, Indonesia, 2024/ photo by Misaki Kishi）
Doctoral Program: Three-year doctoral program
Degree: Doctor of philosophy
Career Options for Graduates:
- Researchers at universities and research institutes, museums and other institutions of higher education in cultural anthropology.
- Past graduates of the program have been employed by Osaka University, Ritsumeikan University, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, etc.
Research Institutes
National Museum of Ethnology
Address : 10-1 Senri Expo Park , Suita City, Osaka 565-8511, Japan
URL : https://www.minpaku.ac.jp/en
Information before March 2023
School / Department: School of Cultural and Social Studies, Department of Regional Studies
School of Cultural and Social Studies, Department of Comparative Studies
Date of Establishment: April 1989
Doctoral Program: Three-year doctoral program
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy