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Across Japan, 82 universities offer 150 Master's programs — most run 1–2 years. Courses from University of Tokyo, Kobe University and Juntendo University come first, because those universities rank highest.
Daito Bunka University — スポーツ・健康科学研究科の修士課程は、スポーツと健康科学の幅広い分野を探求するプログラムです。このプログラムでは、運動生理学、スポーツ心理学、栄養学及び健康促進戦略に関す...
Tenri University — The Master's Degree in 体育学専攻 (Sport Science) at Tenri University delves deep into the multifaceted world of sports and physical education, analyzing their impact on...
University of Marketing and Distribution Sciences — The Master's Degree in 流通科学 (Distribution Science) at the University of Marketing and Distribution Sciences offers an in-depth exploration of the dynamics that drive...
Tokiwa University — The Master's Program in Nursing at Tokiwa University is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and practical skills necessary for nursing professionals. The c...
Fuji Women's College — 食環境マネジメント専攻、またはFood Environment Management Majorは、持続可能な食システムとその環境への影響に焦点を当てたマスターの学位です。このプログラムは、食品の生産、...
Women's College of Fine Arts — The Graduate School of Fine Arts Research at Women’s College of Fine Arts supports graduate-level study connected to the college’s art and design fields, including majors...
Surugadai University
Atomi College — The マネジメント専攻 (Management Major) at Atomi College is a comprehensive Master's degree program designed for international students who seek to deepen their understan...
Ryutsu Keizai University — スポーツ健康科学研究科では、スポーツ、健康、リハビリテーション、栄養学の各分野での学際的な知識を深めることができます。このプログラムは、国際的なスポーツ産業のニーズに応え...
Bukkyo University — The Master’s program in Social Welfare at Bukkyo University offers students an in-depth understanding of social welfare systems and practices. The curriculum is designed...
Hijiyama University — The Master's Degree in Contemporary Cultural Studies with a focus on Clinical Psychology at Hijiyama University provides an in-depth exploration of modern cultural dynami...
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...
Koriyama Women's University and College — The Master's program in 生活科学研究科 at Koriyama Women's University and College focuses on the interdisciplinary study of life sciences, integrating aspects of human he...
Hiroshima Jogakuin University
Kanazawa Gakuin University — Kanazawa Gakuin University offers a master’s program in the Graduate School of Sports Health, Sports Health Major. Applicants submit an admissions application and are eva...
Toyo Gakuen University — The Master's Degree in 現代経営研究科 offered at Toyo Gakuen University is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in modern management concepts and...
Nisho Gakusha University — The Master's Degree in International Japan Studies at Nisho Gakusha University offers a comprehensive exploration of Japanese culture, society, and global relations. This...
Kansai University of International Studies — Course OverviewThe Master's degree in Nursing at Kansai University of International Studies is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills essential for...
Baika Women's College — Baika Women’s College offers a graduate program in the Graduate School of Nursing and Health Sciences, with a major in Oral Health Science. The program is listed among th...
Kawamura Gakuen Woman's University — Course OverviewThe Master's Degree in Human Sciences at Kawamura Gakuen Woman's University encompasses a rich exploration of the interconnections between culture, society...
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...
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...
Hanazono University — 社会福祉学専攻臨床心理学領域の修士課程は、心理的および社会的な問題の解決を目指す高度な専門知識と技術を身につけることを目的としています。プログラムでは、臨床心理学の理論と...
Chuo Gakuin University
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2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #36 (University of Tokyo) to #482 (Kobe University); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Tokyo has the largest research record in this group, with 47,606,905 citations and an h-index of 1,406. 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".
The most common subjects are Medicine & Health Sciences (31), Social Sciences & Psychology (27), Business & Management (24) and Economics & Public Policy (11). The usual length is 1–2 years and 2 years. 99% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (99% of courses with a stated intake). Teikyo Heisei University offers the widest choice, with 13 of these courses.
University of Tokyo (QS World #36), Kobe University (QS World #482) and Juntendo University (#25 in Japan) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.
Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with 2 years the next most common.
Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.
2 of these courses are listed as online.
Teikyo Heisei University, with 13, ahead of Ryukoku University (11).
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