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42 Best Education Programs in Japan

42 Education courses are taught at 34 universities in Japan — most run 4 years. The list starts with courses at Tsukuba University, Gunma University and Kitasato University.

27Program
BG Bunkyo Gakuin University logo
#375 in Japan Japan

大学院

Bunkyo Gakuin University — Bunkyo Gakuin University offers a Graduate School with six graduate schools. It focuses on higher-level study alongside options such as study abroad, qualification acquis...

—Level
—Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Education
30Bachelor's Degree
TU Toyama University of International Studies logo
#426 in Japan Japan

子ども育成学部

Toyama University of International Studies — Child Development Faculty is one of the two faculties at Toyama University of International Studies. The faculty introduction covers what students can study within the Ch...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Education
31Bachelor's Degree
EU Edogawa University logo
#433 in Japan Japan

こどもコミュニケーション学科

Edogawa University — こどもコミュニケーション学科, or the Department of Child Communication, offers a comprehensive curriculum designed for students interested in developing effective communi...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Education
32Master's Degree
IB International Budo University logo
#439 in Japan Japan

大学院

International Budo University — The Master's program at International Budo University focuses on the comprehensive study of martial arts, incorporating physical, psychological, and cultural aspects. Thi...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Education
35PhD / Doctorate
KC Kanazawa College of Art logo
#470 in Japan Japan

Doctoral Programs

Kanazawa College of Art — The Doctoral Programs at Kanazawa College of Art focus on integrated research and guidance that combines practical work and theory. Students research advanced creative an...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Education
36Master's Degree
KC Kanazawa College of Art logo
#470 in Japan Japan

Master's Programs

Kanazawa College of Art — Kanazawa College of Art offers a Master’s Program at its graduate level, positioned as a pre-doctoral program. Students take advanced study focused on creative work, expr...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Education
37Master's Degree
KU Kogakkan University logo
#479 in Japan Japan

教育学研究科

Kogakkan University — The Master's Degree in 教育学研究科 at Kogakkan University offers an in-depth exploration of educational theories, practices, and research methodologies. This comprehensi...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Education
38PhD / Doctorate
TU Tohoku University of Art and Design logo
#484 in Japan Japan

博士後期課程

Tohoku University of Art and Design — The Tohoku University of Art and Design offers a Doctoral Program in the Graduate School. Education connects research, creation, and practice, aiming to develop people wh...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Education
39Program
HI Heisei International University logo
#491 in Japan Japan

教職課程

Heisei International University — The 教職課程 (Teacher Training Course) at Heisei International University is designed to equip students with the pedagogical knowledge and practical skills needed to exce...

—Level
—Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Education
40Master's Degree
KU Kansai University of Social Welfare logo
#492 in Japan Japan

児童教育学専攻

Kansai University of Social Welfare — The Master’s Degree in 児童教育学専攻 at Kansai University of Social Welfare provides a comprehensive understanding of child education principles and practices. This prog...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Education
41Master's Degree
KS Kobe Shinwa Women's University logo
#493 in Japan Japan

教育学専攻

Kobe Shinwa Women's University — The Master's Degree in Education at Kobe Shinwa Women's University is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in educational theory and practice. Th...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Education
42PhD / Doctorate
EU Elisabeth University of Music logo
#512 in Japan Japan

博士後期課程

Elisabeth University of Music — The 博士後期課程 (Doctoral Program) at Elisabeth University of Music offers an in-depth exploration of advanced musical concepts and practices. This program is designed f...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Education

How these courses are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Tsukuba University at #350 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. Tsukuba University has the largest research record in this group, with 9,554,562 citations and an h-index of 686.

What the courses look like

By level: 16 bachelor's, 9 master's, 4 diploma and 4 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 98% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (88% of courses with a stated intake). Kanazawa College of Art offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Japan for Education?

Tsukuba University (QS World #350), Gunma University (#30 in Japan) and Kitasato University (#39 in Japan) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does an Education course take in Japan?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Education courses start in Japan?

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

Can I study Education online with a university in Japan?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Education courses in Japan?

Kanazawa College of Art, with 2, ahead of Kamakura Women's College (2).

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