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 listedNara Women's University
Public7 7 programs· Public Japanese university dedicated to women's education.
Japan Women's University
Private7 7 programs· Private university dedicated to women's education, offering humanities and social sciences.
Fukuoka University
Private7 7 programs· Private university offering programs in medicine, humanities, and engineering.
Fukuyama University
Private7 7 programs· Private university offering programs in humanities, education, and economics.
Gakushuin University
Private7 7 programs· Private Japanese university specializing in humanities and literature.
Hitotsubashi University
#451Public7 7 programs· Public Japanese leader in economics and social sciences.
Hosei University
Private8 8 programs· Private Japanese university renowned for law, economics, and engineering.
Juntendo University
#901Private7 7 programs· Private Japanese leader in medicine and health sciences.
Kanagawa University
Private7 7 programs· Private university focused on humanities, economics, and law.
Kansai University
Private8 8 programs· Private university of renown offering diverse programs in humanities, social, and natural sciences.
Keio University
#235Private8 8 programs· Private Japanese university of excellence in medicine, law, and economics.
Kindai University
#801Private7 7 programs· Private university offering diverse programs in medicine, engineering, and humanities.
Kitasato University
#701Private6 6 programs· Private Japanese university renowned for medicine and pharmacy, founded in 1962.
Kobe Gakuin University
Private7 7 programs· Private university offering programs in economics, management, and humanities.
Kogakuin University
Private7 7 programs· Private Japanese university specializing in engineering and technology.
Kokugakuin University
Private7 7 programs· Private Japanese university specializing in humanities and literature.
Komazawa University
Private7 7 programs· Private Japanese university specializing in humanities and social sciences.
Konan University
Private7 7 programs· A prominent Japanese private university recognized for its excellence in the humanities and economics.
Kwansei Gakuin University
Private8 8 programs· Private Christian university offering liberal education and diverse programs.
Kyoto Sangyo University
Private7 7 programs· Private university specializing in humanities, economics, and management.
Meiji University
#1403Private8 8 programs· Private Japanese university renowned for law, economics, and engineering.
Meiji Gakuin University
Private7 7 programs· Private Japanese university specializing in humanities and social sciences.
Meijo University
Private7 7 programs· Private university offering programs in science, engineering, and social sciences.
Osaka Metropolitan University
#702Public7 7 programs· Public Japanese university specializing in engineering and social sciences.