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82 Best Public Master's Universities in Japan

University of Tokyo tops our list of 82 Public 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). The universities on this list offer 150 matching courses between them.

82 universities · ranked best first

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1Best overall
UT University of Tokyo logo
QS World #36 #1 in Japan Tokyo, Kantō, Japan

University of Tokyo

Public University · 9 courses in Master's

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JPY 640,000 – JPY 860,000/yrTuition (indicative)
1877Founded
28,000Students
4,000International
Admissions open
#36 QS World University Rankings 2026
#1 in Japan
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5Ranked
GU Gunma University logo
#30 in Japan Japan

Gunma University

Public University · 6 courses in Master's

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#30 in Japan · by research impact
2,710,803 citations · h-index 376
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8Ranked
TH Teikyo Heisei University logo
#56 in Japan Japan

Teikyo Heisei University

Public University · 13 courses in Master's

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#56 in Japan · by research impact
1,500,380 citations · h-index 345
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14Ranked
AG Aoyama Gakuin University logo
#130 in Japan Japan

Aoyama Gakuin University

Public University · 9 courses in Master's

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#130 in Japan · by research impact
372,550 citations · h-index 186
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20Ranked
RU Ryukoku University logo
#166 in Japan Japan

Ryukoku University

Public University · 11 courses in Master's

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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

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.

Levels, lengths and start dates

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

What are the top universities for Public Master's in Japan?

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 Public Master's in Japan?

82 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

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

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

2 of these courses are listed as online.

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

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

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