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 listedTokushima University
#1208Public7 7 programs· Public Japanese university specializing in medicine and engineering.
The University of Tokyo
#29Public9 9 programs· Japan’s premier public university for academic excellence in sciences and engineering.
Tottori University
Public7 7 programs· Public Japanese university specializing in medicine and agriculture.
Toyama University
Public7 7 programs· Public Japanese university specializing in medicine and pharmacy.
University of Tsukuba
#251Public7 7 programs· Public Japanese leader in sciences and technologies.
Wakayama University
Public7 7 programs· Public Japanese university specializing in medicine and agriculture.
Yamagata University
Public7 7 programs· Public Japanese university specializing in medicine and humanities.
Yamaguchi University
#1501Public7 7 programs· Public Japanese university specializing in medicine and engineering.
University of Yamanashi
Public7 7 programs· Public Japanese university specializing in medicine and engineering.
Tokyo University of the Arts
Public6 6 programs· Public Japanese leader in arts and design.
The University of Electro-Communications
Public7 7 programs· Public Japanese university specializing in engineering and technology.
The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI)
#703Public7 7 programs· Public Japanese university specializing in advanced research.
Kyoto University of Foreign Studies
Private7 7 programs· Private university specializing in foreign languages and international studies.
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Public7 7 programs· Public Japanese university specializing in languages and international relations.
Kansai University of Foreign Studies
Private6 6 programs· Private university specializing in foreign languages and international studies.
University of the Ryukyus
Public7 7 programs· Public Japanese university specializing in medicine and tropical sciences.
Tokyo University of Science
#752Private8 8 programs· Private Japanese leader in science and engineering.
Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
Public6 6 programs· Public Japanese university specializing in marine sciences and technology.
Shiga University of Medical Science
Public7 7 programs· Public Japanese university specializing in medicine and health.
Dokkyo University
Private7 7 programs· Private Japanese university focused on humanities and social sciences, founded in 1888.
Doshisha University
#1401Private8 8 programs· Private Christian university offering liberal education and humanities programs.
Otaru University of Commerce
Public7 7 programs· Public Japanese university specializing in economics and trade.
Ochanomizu University
Public7 7 programs· Public Japanese university dedicated to women's education.
Kyoto Women's University
Private6 6 programs· Private women's university focused on liberal arts and humanities.