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34 Best Public Education Universities in Japan

Of the 34 Public Education universities in Japan, Tsukuba University ranks highest at #350 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Gunma University (#30 in Japan) and Kitasato University (#39 in Japan). Across the whole list there are 42 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Tsukuba University at #350 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. Tsukuba University has the largest research record in this group, with 9,554,562 citations and an h-index of 686.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 34 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is Tsukuba University, founded in 1872. Tsukuba University is the largest, with 16,684 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 16 bachelor's, 9 master's, 4 diploma and 4 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 98% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (88% of courses with a stated intake). Kanazawa College of Art offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Public Education in Japan?

Tsukuba University (QS World #350), Gunma University (#30 in Japan) and Kitasato University (#39 in Japan) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Education in Japan?

34 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Education course take in Japan?

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

When do Public Education 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 Public Education online with a university in Japan?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Public Education courses in Japan?

Kanazawa College of Art, with 2, ahead of Kamakura Women's College (2).

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