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47 Best Social Sciences & Psychology Universities in Japan

Kobe University leads the 47 Social Sciences & Psychology universities in Japan at #482 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Gunma University (#30 in Japan) and Hokkaido Tokai University (#44 in Japan). The universities on this list offer 92 matching courses between them.

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International University of Japan

Public University · 4 courses in Social Sciences & Psychology

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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. 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. 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

The split is 47 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is Hanazono University, founded in 1872. Utsunomiya University is the largest, with 5,172 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 54 bachelor's, 27 master's, 4 phd / doctorate and 1 diploma. 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 (96% of courses with a stated intake). International Christian University offers the widest choice, with 13 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Japan for Social Sciences & Psychology?

Kobe University (QS World #482), Gunma University (#30 in Japan) and Hokkaido Tokai University (#44 in Japan) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Social Sciences & Psychology in Japan?

47 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Social Sciences & Psychology course take in Japan?

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

When do Social Sciences & Psychology 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 Social Sciences & Psychology courses in Japan?

International Christian University, with 13, ahead of Ryukoku University (7).

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