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19 Best Economics & Public Policy Universities in Japan

University of Tokyo leads the 19 Economics & Public Policy universities in Japan at #36 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Kobe University (QS World #482) and Hokkaido Tokai University (#44 in Japan). The universities on this list offer 32 matching courses between them.

19 universities · ranked best first

how we rank

Economics & Public Policy at other levels

Bachelor's Economics & Public Policy Master's Economics & Public Policy

By university type

Public Economics & Public Policy universities

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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).

Public, private and where they are

19 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Kantō (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Tokyo, founded in 1877. University of Tokyo is the largest, with 28,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 18 bachelor's, 11 master's, 1 phd / doctorate and 1 professional. 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 (97% of courses with a stated intake). Ryukoku University offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Japan for Economics & Public Policy?

University of Tokyo (QS World #36), Kobe University (QS World #482) 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 Economics & Public Policy in Japan?

19 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Economics & Public Policy course take in Japan?

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

When do Economics & Public Policy 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 Economics & Public Policy courses in Japan?

Ryukoku University, with 4, ahead of International University of Japan (4).

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