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10 Best Diploma Universities in Japan

Shizuoka Prefectural University leads the 10 Diploma universities in Japan on research impact (897,745 citations). Next come Iwate Prefectural University (#244 in Japan) and Kagawa Institute of Nutrition (#250 in Japan). The universities on this list offer 10 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: Shizuoka Prefectural University is cited most (897,745 citations).

Public, private and where they are

10 are public and 0 private (100% public). The oldest is Chubu Gakuin University & Chubu Women's College, founded in 1918.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The most common subjects are Education (4), Business & Management (2), Music & Performing Arts (1) and Agriculture & Environment (1). The usual length is 2 years and 1 year. 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). Ueno Gakuen College offers the widest choice, with 1 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Japan for Diploma?

Shizuoka Prefectural University (#87 in Japan), Iwate Prefectural University (#244 in Japan) and Kagawa Institute of Nutrition (#250 in Japan) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Diploma in Japan?

10 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Diploma course take in Japan?

Most listed courses run 2 years, with 1 year the next most common.

When do Diploma 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 Diploma courses in Japan?

Ueno Gakuen College, with 1, ahead of Kagawa Institute of Nutrition (1).

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