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Study Business & Management in Japan 🇯🇵

Japan offers 238 Business & Management programs across 50 universities. Tuition ranges from $390k–$1300k/yr, making it a competitive option for international students.

238 Programs
50 Universities
$390k–$1300k/yr Tuition
8% STEM
17% Scholarships

Why Japan for Business & Management?

Living Cost

$12,000/yr

Full guide to studying in Japan →

By Degree Level

Bachelor (99) Master (83) PhD (56)

Top Universities for Business & Management in Japan

The University of Tokyo

Tokyo · National rank #1 · QS #36

Economics · PhD
Waseda University

Tokyo · National rank #2 · QS #196

Business Administration (MBA) · Master Economics · PhD Master of Business Administration (MBA) · Master Master of Finance · Master Master of Arts in Journalism · Master PhD in Economics · PhD
Kyoto University

Kyoto · National rank #2 · QS #57

Master's Program in Management (MBA) · Master Undergraduate Program in Economics · Bachelor Master's Program in Economics · Master
Nagoya University

Nagoya · National rank #3 · QS #164

International Program in Economics · Master International Program in Global Business and Management · Master PhD in Economics · PhD
Osaka University

Osaka · National rank #3 · QS #91

PhD in Management · PhD International Program of Economics · Master International Program of Management · Master PhD in Economics · PhD Doctoral Program in Economics · PhD Master's Program in Economics · Master Master's Program in Global Human Resources Development · Master Doctoral Program in Global Human Resources Development · PhD
Keio University

Tokyo · National rank #4 · QS #215

Graduate Program in Economics · PhD Graduate School of Economics · PhD Programme in Economics for Alliances, Research, and Leadership (PEARL) · Bachelor
Kyushu University

Fukuoka · National rank #5 · QS #170

Undergraduate Program in Economics · Bachelor Master's Program in Economics · Master PhD Program in Economics · PhD
Hokkaido University

Sapporo · National rank #7 · QS #170

Master of Economics · Master
University of Tsukuba

Tsukuba · National rank #9 · QS #350

Master's Program in Business Administration (MBA) · Master
Akita International University

Akita · National rank #10

Global Business Program · Bachelor Global Business (Master's Program) · Master
Niigata University

Niigata · National rank #10 · QS #1001

Faculty of Economics · Bachelor Graduate School of Economics · Master
Yamaguchi University

Yamaguchi · National rank #11 · QS #1401

Economics · Bachelor Management (Master's) · Master Economics (English Language) · Master Management (PhD) · PhD Economics (Japanese Language) · Master Economics (PhD) · PhD
Kobe University

Kobe · National rank #12 · QS #482

Faculty of Economics - Economics · Bachelor Faculty of Business Administration - Business Administration · Bachelor Graduate School of Business Administration - MBA · Master Graduate School of Economics - Economic Analysis · Master Graduate School of Economics - Economics · Master
Hiroshima University

Hiroshima · National rank #12 · QS #480

Bachelor of Economics · Bachelor Master of Business Administration (MBA) · Master Program in Economics · Bachelor
Okayama University

Okayama · National rank #14 · QS #951

Faculty of Economics · Bachelor Faculty of Economics - Economics · Bachelor
Nihon University

Tokyo · National rank #14

Bachelor of Economics · Bachelor Master of Economics · Master PhD in Economics · PhD Bachelor of Arts in Journalism · Bachelor Master of Arts in Journalism · Master
Hitotsubashi University

Tokyo · National rank #16 · QS #553

Business Administration · PhD Financial Economics · Master Economics · PhD International Corporate Strategy · Master
Kanazawa University

Kanazawa · National rank #18 · QS #901

Economics · Master School of Economics · Bachelor Communication · Bachelor
Sophia University

Tokyo · National rank #18 · QS #951

Faculty of Economics - Department of Economics · Bachelor Graduate Program in Economics · Master
Kumamoto University

Kumamoto · National rank #19 · QS #951

Master of Business Administration (MBA) · Master Bachelor of Economics · Bachelor

All Programs

Business

Osaka City University

PhD Aid

Economics

Osaka City University

PhD Aid

Business Administration (MBA)

Waseda University

Master

Economics

Waseda University

PhD STEM

Faculty of Economics - Economics

Saitama University

Bachelor

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Waseda University

Master

Master of Finance

Waseda University

Master STEM

Master of Arts in Journalism

Waseda University

Master

PhD in Economics

Waseda University

PhD STEM

Faculty of Economics - Economics

Kobe University

Bachelor STEM

Economics

Kanazawa University

Master

International Program in Economics

Nagoya University

Master

International Program in Global Business and Management

Nagoya University

Master

Faculty of Economics

Okayama University

Bachelor

Faculty of Economics - Economics

Okayama University

Bachelor STEM

PhD in Economics

Nagoya University

PhD

Global MBA Program

Yokohama National University

Master

PhD in Management

Osaka University

PhD

International Program of Economics

Osaka University

Master

Undergraduate Program in Economics

Kyushu University

Bachelor

Master's Program in Economics

Kyushu University

Master

PhD Program in Economics

Kyushu University

PhD

Master's Program, College of Economics

Yokohama National University

Master Aid

Bachelor's Program, College of Business Administration

Yokohama National University

Bachelor

Bachelor's Program, College of Economics

Yokohama National University

Bachelor Aid

Master's Program, College of Business Administration

Yokohama National University

Master

PhD Program, College of Economics

Yokohama National University

PhD Aid

Economics

Yokohama National University

Bachelor

Business Administration

Yokohama National University

Bachelor

Master of Economics

Yokohama National University

Master

Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

Yokohama National University

PhD

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Yokohama National University

Master

Graduate Program in Economics

Keio University

PhD

Graduate School of Economics

Keio University

PhD

Programme in Economics for Alliances, Research, and Leadership (PEARL)

Keio University

Bachelor

Commerce

Doshisha University

Bachelor Aid

Economics

Doshisha University

Master Aid

Master of Economics

Hokkaido University

Master Aid

Global Business Program

Akita International University

Bachelor

Global Business (Master's Program)

Akita International University

Master

Faculty of Economics - Department of Economics

Sophia University

Bachelor

Graduate Program in Economics

Sophia University

Master

Economics

The University of Tokyo

PhD

Marketing Course

Meiji University

Bachelor

Commerce

Meiji University

PhD

Department of Business Administration

Meiji University

Bachelor

Economics

Meiji University

PhD

Applied Economics Course

Meiji University

Bachelor

Management

Meiji University

PhD

Commercial Science

Meiji University

PhD

Global Business

Meiji University

Master

Business Administration

Meiji University

PhD

Master in International Business Program (MIB)

Rikkyo University

Master

Graduate Program in Economics

Rikkyo University

Master

Department of Global Business Studies

Toyo University

Bachelor

Department of Economics

Toyo University

Bachelor

Graduate School of Economics

Toyo University

Master

Graduate School of Business (Business Administration)

Rikkyo University

Master

College of Business (Department of Business Administration)

Rikkyo University

Bachelor

College of Economics (Department of Economics)

Rikkyo University

Bachelor

Graduate School of Economics (Economics)

Rikkyo University

PhD

Bachelor of Economics

Hiroshima University

Bachelor

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Hiroshima University

Master

Master's Program in Business Administration (MBA)

University of Tsukuba

Master

Program in Economics

Hiroshima University

Bachelor

Business Administration

Fukushima University

Bachelor Aid

Economics

Fukushima University

Bachelor Aid

Management System

Fukushima University

Bachelor STEM Aid

Business Administration Course

Fukushima University

Master Aid

Economics Course

Fukushima University

Master Aid

Bachelor of Economics

Musashi University

Bachelor

Major in Economics, Management and Finance (Master's)

Musashi University

Master Aid

Major in Economics, Management and Finance (PhD)

Musashi University

PhD Aid

BSc Economics

Musashi University

Bachelor

BSc Economics and Management

Musashi University

Bachelor

Department of Management

Musashi University

Bachelor

Department of Economics

Musashi University

Bachelor

Department of Finance

Musashi University

Bachelor

Major in Economics, Management and Finance

Musashi University

PhD

Economics and Management Program (EM Program)

Musashi University

Bachelor STEM

Major in Business Administration

Senshu University

PhD

Economics

Ritsumeikan University

Master

Business Administration (MBA)

Ritsumeikan University

Master

International Business

Ritsumeikan University

Bachelor

Faculty of Business Administration - Business Administration

Kobe University

Bachelor

Graduate School of Business Administration - MBA

Kobe University

Master

Graduate School of Economics - Economic Analysis

Kobe University

Master STEM

Doctoral Program in Economics

Ritsumeikan University

PhD

Business Administration

Ritsumeikan University

Bachelor

Global MBA (Global Business Leader Program)

Ritsumeikan University

Master

Graduate School of Economics - Economics

Kobe University

Master STEM

Communication Studies

Temple University Japan Campus

Bachelor

Economics

Temple University Japan Campus

Bachelor STEM

International Business Studies

Temple University Japan Campus

Bachelor

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Temple University Japan Campus

Master

Economics

Yamaguchi University

Bachelor

Faculty of Economics: Economics Program

Oita University

Bachelor

Faculty of Economics: Business Administration Program

Oita University

Bachelor

Graduate School of Economics: Economic Systems Program

Oita University

Master

Business and Law

Saga University

Bachelor

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to study Business & Management in Japan?
Tuition for Business & Management programs in Japan ranges from $390k–$1300k/yr. 17% of programs offer scholarships or financial aid. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) are approximately $12k.
What are the English language requirements for Business & Management in Japan?
English-taught Business & Management programs in Japan typically require:. Requirements vary by university and program level — always check the specific program page.
How many Business & Management programs are in Japan?
Abroadly lists 238 Business & Management programs at 50 universities across Japan. Programs are available at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Are Business & Management programs in Japan STEM-designated?
8% of Business & Management programs in Japan carry STEM designation. STEM classification can be important for visa purposes in countries like the US and UK after graduation.
Is Japan a good country for Business & Management students?
Japan is a strong choice for Business & Management with 50 universities offering these programs. The primary language is Japanese, though many programs are taught in English.
What degree levels are available for Business & Management in Japan?
In Japan, Business & Management programs are offered at: PhD (56 programs), Master (83 programs), Bachelor (99 programs). This gives students flexibility whether they're seeking an undergraduate degree, postgraduate specialization, or doctoral research.