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Master's universities82 Bachelor's universities59 PhD universities23 Professional universities10 Diploma universities10 Bachelor's programs268 Master's programs150 PhD programs31 Professional programs12 Diploma programs10 Bachelor's Social Sciences & Psychology22 Master's Medicine & Health Sciences24 PhD Medicine & Health Sciences6 Bachelor's Business & Management17 Master's Social Sciences & Psychology22 Bachelor's Computer Science & IT16 Master's Business & Management15 Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics14 Master's Education9
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82 Best Master's Universities in Japan

University of Tokyo leads the 82 Master's universities in Japan at #36 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Kobe University (QS World #482) and Juntendo University (#25 in Japan). Across the whole list there are 150 courses to choose from.

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39Ranked
JI Josai International University logo
#298 in Japan Japan

Josai International University

Public University · 7 courses in Master's

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#298 in Japan · by research impact
26,668 citations · h-index 74
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41Ranked
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#302 in Japan Japan

International University of Japan

Public University · 10 courses in Master's

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#302 in Japan · by research impact
25,364 citations · h-index 72
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How these universities are ranked

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. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Tokyo is cited most (47,606,905 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

82 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Kantō (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Hanazono University, founded in 1872. University of Tokyo is the largest, with 28,000 students.

Inside the course list

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.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Japan for Master's?

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.

How many public universities offer Master's in Japan?

82 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's course take in Japan?

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

When do Master's 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 Master's online with a university in Japan?

2 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Master's courses in Japan?

Teikyo Heisei University, with 13, ahead of Ryukoku University (11).

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