32 Best Public Business & Management Universities in Japan

Kobe University tops our list of 32 Public Business & Management universities in Japan at #482 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Hokkaido Tokai University (#44 in Japan) and Kurume University (#49 in Japan). The universities on this list offer 57 matching courses between them.

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25Ranked

#396 in Japan Japan

Hokusei Gakuen University

Public University · 1 course in Business & Management

グローバル・イノベーション学科Bachelor's Degree

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#396 in Japan · by research impact

6,173 citations · h-index 38

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26Ranked

#398 in Japan Japan

Chubu Gakuin University & Chubu Women's College

Public University · 1 course in Business & Management

社会福祉学科　ビジネスデザインコースDiploma

—Tuition (indicative)

1918Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#398 in Japan · by research impact

6,106 citations · h-index 38

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27Ranked

#425 in Japan Japan

Atomi College

Public University · 1 course in Business & Management

マネジメント専攻Master's Degree

—Tuition (indicative)

1875Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#425 in Japan · by research impact

3,915 citations · h-index 36

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28Ranked

#453 in Japan Japan

Shumei University

Public University · 3 courses in Business & Management

—Tuition (indicative)

1988Founded

1,544Students

—International

Admissions open

#453 in Japan · by research impact

2,675 citations · h-index 28

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29Ranked

#457 in Japan Japan

Toyo Gakuen University

Public University · 1 course in Business & Management

現代経営研究科Master's Degree

—Tuition (indicative)

1926Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#457 in Japan · by research impact

2,448 citations · h-index 25

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30Ranked

#465 in Japan Japan

Chukyo Gakuin University

Public University · 1 course in Business & Management

Business AdministrationBachelor's Degree

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#465 in Japan · by research impact

1,717 citations · h-index 22

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31Ranked

#489 in Japan Japan

Chuo Gakuin University

Public University · 1 course in Business & Management

商学研究科（修士課程）Master's Degree

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#489 in Japan · by research impact

849 citations · h-index 14

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32Ranked

#508 in Japan Japan

Aikoku Gakuen University

Public University · 1 course in Business & Management

ビジネス専攻Bachelor's Degree

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#508 in Japan · by research impact

280 citations · h-index 7

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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. The rest are ordered by research impact. Kobe University has the largest research record in this group, with 7,062,570 citations and an h-index of 609.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 32 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is Atomi College, founded in 1875. Temple University Japan is the largest, with 2,575 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 25 bachelor's, 24 master's, 2 diploma and 2 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (95% 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 Public Business & Management?

Kobe University (QS World #482), Hokkaido Tokai University (#44 in Japan) and Kurume University (#49 in Japan) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Business & Management in Japan?

32 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Business & Management course take in Japan?

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

When do Public Business & Management 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 Public Business & Management courses in Japan?

Aoyama Gakuin University, with 6, ahead of International University of Japan (5).

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