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19 Best Languages & Linguistics Universities in Japan

Of the 19 Languages & Linguistics universities in Japan, Kobe University ranks highest at #482 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Hokkaido Tokai University (#44 in Japan) and Teikyo Heisei University (#56 in Japan) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 35 courses to choose from.

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Aoyama Gakuin University

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#130 in Japan · by research impact
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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Kobe University at #482 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: Kobe University is cited most (7,062,570 citations).

Public, private and where they are

19 are public and 0 private (100% public). The oldest is Nisho Gakusha University, founded in 1877. Temple University Japan is the largest, with 2,575 students.

Inside the course list

By level: 21 bachelor's, 9 master's, 2 foundation and 1 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 91% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (94% of courses with a stated intake). Aoyama Gakuin University offers the widest choice, with 6 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Japan for Languages & Linguistics?

Kobe University (QS World #482), Hokkaido Tokai University (#44 in Japan) and Teikyo Heisei University (#56 in Japan) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Languages & Linguistics in Japan?

19 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Languages & Linguistics course take in Japan?

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

When do Languages & Linguistics 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 Languages & Linguistics online with a university in Japan?

2 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Languages & Linguistics courses in Japan?

Aoyama Gakuin University, with 6, ahead of Kanagawa University (4).

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