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 listedTokyo Metropolitan University
#1005Public7 7 programs· Public Japanese university renowned for engineering and natural sciences.
Yokohama City University
#1006Public7 7 programs· Public Japanese university specializing in natural sciences and engineering.
Musashi University
Private7 7 programs· Private university focused on humanities, economics, and sociology.
Nanzan University
Private7 7 programs· Private Catholic university offering liberal education and humanities programs.
Yokohama National University
#1007Public7 7 programs· Public Japanese university specializing in economics and international trade.
Nihon University
Private8 8 programs· Private Japanese university renowned for medicine, law, and engineering.
Rikkyo University
Private8 8 programs· Private Japanese university renowned for humanities and social sciences.
Ritsumeikan University
#683Private9 9 programs· Private university of renown offering diverse programs in humanities and technologies.
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU)
#1004Private7 7 programs· Private international university focused on Asian and Pacific studies.
Ryukoku University
Private7 7 programs· Private Buddhist university offering humanities, economics, and law programs.
Seijo University
Private7 7 programs· Private university focused on liberal arts, humanities, and education.
Seikei University
Private7 7 programs· Private Japanese university specializing in engineering and economics.
Seinan Gakuin University
Private7 7 programs· Private Christian university offering liberal and professional education.
Senshu University
Private7 7 programs· Private Japanese university specializing in economics and management.
Sophia University
#651Private8 8 programs· Private Japanese university renowned for humanities and international relations.
Tokai University
#1404Private7 7 programs· Private university offering programs in engineering, medicine, and humanities.
Tokyo City University
Private7 7 programs· Private Japanese university specializing in engineering and natural sciences.
Toyo University
Private7 7 programs· Private Japanese university focused on humanities and social sciences.
Tsuda University
Private6 6 programs· Private women's university specializing in humanities and social sciences.
Waseda University
#338Private8 8 programs· Private Japanese university of excellence in humanities and social sciences.