Study in Japan 🇯🇵
82 Universities
1,000 Programs
$5k–$15k/yr Tuition
Japan is home to 82 universities offering 1,000 programs to international students. Tuition ranges from $5k–$15k/yr. The primary language of instruction is Japanese, with many programs available fully in English.
Top Student Cities in Japan
Aizu-Wakamatsu
1 university
Akita
2 universities
Beppu
1 university
Chiba
1 university
Fukuoka
1 university
Fukushima
1 university
Gifu
1 university
Hirakata
1 university
Hiroshima
1 university
Ikoma
1 university
Kagoshima
1 university
Kanazawa
1 university
Kobe
1 university
Kofu
1 university
Kumamoto
1 university
Kyoto
4 universities
Maebashi
1 university
Matsumoto
1 university
Matsuyama
1 university
Mito
1 university
Morioka
1 university
Muroran
1 university
Nagasaki
1 university
Nagoya
4 universities
Niigata
1 university
Nishinomiya
1 university
Oita
1 university
Okayama
1 university
Osaka
4 universities
Saga
1 university
Saitama
1 university
Sapporo
1 university
Shizuoka
1 university
Tokyo
29 universities
Toyohashi
1 university
Tsu
1 university
Tsukuba
1 university
Utsunomiya
1 university
Wakayama
1 university
Yamagata
1 university
Yamaguchi
1 university
Yokohama
2 universities
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The University of Tokyo
Tokyo, 🇯🇵 Japan
Public $6.2k - $6.5k/yr 
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Tokyo Institute of Technology
Tokyo, 🇯🇵 Japan
Public $6.2k - $6.5k/yr
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Kyoto University
Kyoto, 🇯🇵 Japan
Public $6.2k - $6.5k/yr 
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Waseda University
Tokyo, 🇯🇵 Japan
Private $14k - $22k/yr
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Osaka University
Osaka, 🇯🇵 Japan
Public $6k - $6.3k/yr
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Nagoya University
Nagoya, 🇯🇵 Japan
Public $6k - $6.3k/yr 
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Keio University
Tokyo, 🇯🇵 Japan
Private Non-Profit $14k - $22k/yr
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Kyushu University
Fukuoka, 🇯🇵 Japan
Public $5.8k - $6.1k/yr
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Hokkaido University
Sapporo, 🇯🇵 Japan
Public $5.8k - $6.1k/yr
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University of Tsukuba
Tsukuba, 🇯🇵 Japan
Public $5.8k - $6.1k/yr
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Akita International University
Akita, 🇯🇵 Japan
Public $12k - $16k/yr
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Niigata University
Niigata, 🇯🇵 Japan
Public $5.5k - $5.8k/yr 
#11 International Christian University
Tokyo, 🇯🇵 Japan
Private Non-Profit $15k - $20k/yr 
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Osaka Metropolitan University
Osaka, 🇯🇵 Japan
Public $5.3k/yr
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Yamaguchi University
Yamaguchi, 🇯🇵 Japan
Public $5.5k - $5.8k/yr
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Kobe University
Kobe, 🇯🇵 Japan
Public $5.8k - $6.1k/yr
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Hiroshima University
Hiroshima, 🇯🇵 Japan
Public $5.5k - $5.8k/yr 
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Nihon University
Tokyo, 🇯🇵 Japan
Private Non-Profit $10k - $16k/yr
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Okayama University
Okayama, 🇯🇵 Japan
Public $5.5k - $5.8k/yr
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Chiba University
Chiba, 🇯🇵 Japan
Public $5.8k - $6.1k/yr Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to study in Japan?
Tuition in Japan ranges from $5k–$15k/yr. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) average $12,000.
How many universities are in Japan?
Abroadly lists 82 universities across 42 cities in Japan, offering 1,000 programs at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Do I need to speak Japanese to study in Japan?
While Japanese is the official language of Japan, many universities offer fully English-taught programs — especially at Master's level. Some universities also offer free or subsidized language courses for international students.
What are the most popular subjects to study in Japan?
The most popular fields for international students in Japan include: Economics, Education, Law, Business Administration, Sociology. Japan is particularly renowned for its programs in Economics and Education.