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15 Best Public Master's Business & Management Universities in Japan

Kobe University leads the 15 Public Master's Business & Management universities in Japan at #482 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Aoyama Gakuin University (#130 in Japan) and Ryukoku University (#166 in Japan) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 24 courses to choose from.

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International University of Japan

Public University · 4 courses in Master's Business & Management

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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

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).

Public, private and where they are

15 are public and 0 private (100% public). The oldest is Atomi College, founded in 1875. Temple University Japan is the largest, with 2,575 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

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

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Japan for Public Master's Business & Management?

Kobe University (QS World #482), Aoyama Gakuin University (#130 in Japan) and Ryukoku University (#166 in Japan) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

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

15 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

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

When do Public Master's 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 Master's Business & Management courses in Japan?

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

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