Japan — university guide
The 140 universities in Japan in 2026
An informative guide to the 140 higher education institutions in Japan: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.
140
Universities
87
Public
53
Private
#29
Best ranking
The University of Tokyo
500,000 JPY
Min bachelor fee
52
Programs
Bachelor fee range in Japan
Based on the 138 universities in Japan that published their fees.
Min500,000 JPYMax1,500,000 JPY
Universities in Japan: public, private, rankings, fees and programs
87
Public universities
The public institutions in Japan
87universities
53
Private universities
The private institutions in Japan
53universities
47
Best universities
Ranked by overall average
47universities
138
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
138universities
140
University fees
Tuition fee analysis
140universities
52
Programs
Fields offered in Japan
52programs
List of universities in Japan in 2026
140 universities listedOsaka Institute of Technology
Private7 programs· Private university specializing in engineering, computer science, and technologies.
Kitami Institute of Technology
Public6 programs· Public Japanese institute specializing in engineering and technology.
Kyoto Institute of Technology
#1402Public7 programs· Public Japanese institute specializing in engineering and technology.
Kyushu Institute of Technology
#1205Public7 programs· Public Japanese institute specializing in engineering and technology.
Muroran Institute of Technology
Public6 programs· Public Japanese institute specializing in engineering and technology.
Nagoya Institute of Technology
#1206Public7 programs· Public Japanese institute specializing in engineering and technology.
Shibaura Institute of Technology
Private7 programs· Private Japanese leader in engineering and technology.
Tokyo Institute of Science and Technology
#124Public7 programs· Public Japanese leader in science and engineering.
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST)
#402Private7 programs· Cutting-edge private research institute in science and technology, based in Okinawa.
Japan Institute of Sports Sciences (JISS)
Public4 programs· Public Japanese institute specializing in sports sciences and physical fitness.
National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS)
Public7 programs· Public Japanese institute specializing in political science and management.
Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST)
Public7 programs· Public Japanese leader in science and technology.
Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST)
Public7 programs· Public Japanese leader in advanced science and technology.
Aichi University
Private7 programs· Private university offering programs in humanities, economics, and law.
Aoyama Gakuin University
Private8 programs· Private Japanese university renowned for humanities and economics.
International Christian University (ICU)
#1203Private7 programs· Private Japanese university renowned for humanities and international relations.
Chukyo University
Private7 programs· Private university specializing in humanities, education, and law.
Chuo University
Private7 programs· Private Japanese university renowned for law, economics, and social sciences.
Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
Public6 programs· Public Japanese university specializing in veterinary medicine and agriculture.
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
#954Public7 programs· Public Japanese university specializing in agriculture and technology.
Akita University
Public7 programs· Public Japanese university specializing in engineering and natural resources.
Ehime University
Public7 programs· Public Japanese university specializing in medicine and agriculture.
Ibaraki University
Public7 programs· Public Japanese university specializing in agriculture and engineering.
Iwate University
Public7 programs· Public Japanese university specializing in engineering and agriculture.