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22 Best Master's Social Sciences & Psychology Universities in Japan

Of the 22 Master's Social Sciences & Psychology universities in Japan, Kobe University ranks highest at #482 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Gunma University (#30 in Japan) and Kyoto Bunkyo University (#69 in Japan) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 27 courses to choose from.

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Ryukoku University

Public University · 4 courses in Master's Social Sciences & Psychology

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#166 in Japan · by research impact
191,902 citations · h-index 151
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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). 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

22 are public and 0 private (100% public). The oldest is Hanazono University, founded in 1872. Tokyo University of Foreign Studies is the largest, with 4,268 students.

Inside the course list

The usual length is 1–2 years and 2 years. 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). Ryukoku University offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Japan for Master's Social Sciences & Psychology?

Kobe University (QS World #482), Gunma University (#30 in Japan) and Kyoto Bunkyo University (#69 in Japan) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Master's Social Sciences & Psychology in Japan?

22 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's Social Sciences & Psychology course take in Japan?

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

When do Master's Social Sciences & Psychology 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 Master's Social Sciences & Psychology courses in Japan?

Ryukoku University, with 4, ahead of International University of Japan (3).

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