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10 Best Bachelor's Law Programs in Japan

10 Bachelor's Law courses are taught at 9 universities in Japan — most run 4 years. The list starts with courses at Hokkaido Tokai University, Teikyo Heisei University and Kanagawa University.

1Bachelor's Degree
HT Hokkaido Tokai University logo
#44 in Japan Japan

Department of Law

Hokkaido Tokai University — The Bachelor's degree in Law at Hokkaido Tokai University offers a comprehensive exploration of legal principles, systems, and practices. Students engage in a structured...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
2Bachelor's Degree
TH Teikyo Heisei University logo
#56 in Japan Japan

Faculty of Law

Teikyo Heisei University — Overview of the Faculty of LawThe Faculty of Law at Teikyo Heisei University provides students with a comprehensive education in legal studies, focusing on various aspect...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
3Bachelor's Degree
KU Kanagawa University logo
#119 in Japan Japan

Department of Law

Kanagawa University — The Bachelor's Degree in Law at Kanagawa University offers an in-depth exploration of legal principles and their applications in various contexts. Students will engage wi...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
4Bachelor's Degree
AG Aoyama Gakuin University logo
#130 in Japan Japan

Department of Human Rights

Aoyama Gakuin University — The Bachelor's Degree in Human Rights at Aoyama Gakuin University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices that underpin human...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
5Bachelor's Degree
AG Aoyama Gakuin University logo
#130 in Japan Japan

Department of Law

Aoyama Gakuin University — The Bachelor's Degree in Law at Aoyama Gakuin University provides a comprehensive understanding of legal principles, systems, and practices. The program is designed to eq...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
6Bachelor's Degree
KS Kyoto Sangyo University logo
#163 in Japan Japan

Law

Kyoto Sangyo University — The Bachelor of Law program at Kyoto Sangyo University provides a comprehensive understanding of legal principles and frameworks. Students engage with a variety of legal...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
7Bachelor's Degree
RU Ryukoku University logo
#166 in Japan Japan

Faculty of Law

Ryukoku University — The Faculty of Law at Ryukoku University offers a comprehensive Bachelor's Degree in Law, designed to equip international students with a robust understanding of legal pr...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
8Bachelor's Degree
IC International Christian University logo
#251 in Japan Japan

LAW

International Christian University — The Bachelor's Degree in Law at International Christian University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of legal principles, frameworks, and practices. Th...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
9Bachelor's Degree
AU Asia University logo
#283 in Japan Japan

Law

Asia University — The Bachelor's Degree in Law at Asia University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of legal principles and the functioning of the legal sy...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law

How these courses are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. Hokkaido Tokai University has the largest research record in this group, with 1,989,230 citations and an h-index of 379.

What the courses look like

The usual length is 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Aoyama Gakuin University offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Bachelor's Law in Japan?

Hokkaido Tokai University (#44 in Japan), Teikyo Heisei University (#56 in Japan) and Kanagawa University (#119 in Japan) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Bachelor's Law course take in Japan?

Most listed courses run 4 years.

When do Bachelor's Law courses start in Japan?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Bachelor's Law courses in Japan?

Aoyama Gakuin University, with 2, ahead of Hokkaido Tokai University (1).

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