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2 Best Foundation Universities in Japan

Josai International University leads the 2 Foundation universities in Japan on research impact (26,668 citations). It is followed by Kyoto University of Foreign Studies (#344 in Japan). The universities on this list offer 2 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. Josai International University has the largest research record in this group, with 26,668 citations and an h-index of 74.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 2 public to 0 private institutions.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The most common subjects are Japanese Studies (1) and Languages & Linguistics (1). The usual length is 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). Kyoto University of Foreign Studies offers the widest choice, with 1 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Japan for Foundation?

Josai International University (#298 in Japan) and Kyoto University of Foreign Studies (#344 in Japan) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Foundation in Japan?

2 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Foundation course take in Japan?

Most listed courses run 1 year.

When do Foundation 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 Foundation courses in Japan?

Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, with 1, ahead of Josai International University (1).

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