138 cheapest universities in Japan in 2026
The most affordable universities in Japan, ranked by minimum bachelor fees. Ideal for optimising your study budget.
Lowest fee
500,000 JPY/yr
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138 universities ranked by increasing fees
No. 73Kanazawa University
Public Japanese university renowned for medicine and natural sciences.
No. 74Hokkaido University
Public Japanese university excelling in agriculture and medicine.
No. 75Kobe University
Public Japanese university renowned for economics and medicine.
No. 76Kagawa University
Public Japanese university specializing in medicine and engineering.
No. 77Yamaguchi University
Public Japanese university specializing in medicine and engineering.
No. 78Aichi University of Education
Public Japanese university specializing in education sciences.
No. 79University of Yamanashi
Public Japanese university specializing in medicine and engineering.
No. 80Miyagi University of Education
Public Japanese university specializing in education sciences.
No. 81Yamagata University
Public Japanese university specializing in medicine and humanities.
No. 82Hitotsubashi University
Public Japanese leader in economics and social sciences.
No. 83Japan Institute of Sports Sciences (JISS)
Public Japanese institute specializing in sports sciences and physical fitness.
No. 84The University of Electro-Communications
Public Japanese university specializing in engineering and technology.
No. 85Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST)
Public Japanese leader in advanced science and technology.
No. 86Miyazaki University
Public Japanese university specializing in agriculture and medicine.
No. 87Kitasato University
Private Japanese university renowned for medicine and pharmacy, founded in 1962.
No. 88Dokkyo University
Private Japanese university focused on humanities and social sciences, founded in 1888.
No. 89Seinan Gakuin University
Private Christian university offering liberal and professional education.
No. 90Chukyo University
Private university specializing in humanities, education, and law.
No. 91Meijo University
Private university offering programs in science, engineering, and social sciences.
No. 92Kansai University of Foreign Studies
Private university specializing in foreign languages and international studies.
No. 93Ritsumeikan University
Private university of renown offering diverse programs in humanities and technologies.
No. 94Japan Women's University
Private university dedicated to women's education, offering humanities and social sciences.
No. 95Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU)
Private international university focused on Asian and Pacific studies.
No. 96Nanzan University
Private Catholic university offering liberal education and humanities programs.