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16 Best Science Universities in Japan

Institute of Science Tokyo leads the 16 Science universities in Japan at #84 in the QS World University Rankings. It is followed by Tsukuba University (QS World #350) and Gunma University (#30 in Japan). The universities on this list offer 22 matching courses between them.

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how we rank

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Bachelor's Science

By university type

Public Science universities

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How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #84 (Institute of Science Tokyo) to #350 (Tsukuba University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Tsukuba University is cited most (9,554,562 citations).

Public, private and where they are

16 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Kantō (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Tsukuba University, founded in 1872. Institute of Science Tokyo is the largest, with 18,000 students.

Inside the course list

By level: 14 bachelor's, 3 master's and 2 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 4–6 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (90% of courses with a stated intake). Kanagawa University offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Japan for Science?

Institute of Science Tokyo (QS World #84), Tsukuba University (QS World #350) and Gunma University (#30 in Japan) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Science in Japan?

16 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Science course take in Japan?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 4–6 years the next most common.

When do Science 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 Science courses in Japan?

Kanagawa University, with 4, ahead of International Christian University (3).

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