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Universities in Japan
1041 universities
1041
Universities
1018
Ranked
557
With Logos
#96
Best Rank
Higher Education in Japan
Japan operates one of Asia's largest higher education systems, with over 800 universities enrolling approximately 3 million students. The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) oversees national and public universities, while private institutions enroll roughly 75% of students. The National University Corporation model, introduced in 2004, granted major universities greater autonomy. The University of Tokyo, Kyoto University, and Osaka University consistently appear in global rankings. The government's Top Global University Project aims to internationalise leading institutions.
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Teikyo Gakuen Junior College
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Niigata Chuoh Junior College
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Higashi Chikusho Academy
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Kobe Yamate University
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Seibi University
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Ryotokuji University
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Miyagi Seishin Junior College
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Yamanashi Gakuin University International College of Liberal Arts
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Seigakuin University Graduate School
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Hakodate Otani College
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Niigata Institute of Science & Technology
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Rissho University Graduate School of Global Environmental Sciences
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Niigata Prefectural University Graduate School of International & Regional Studies
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Toyama College of Welfare Science
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College of Healthcare Management
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Kobe Women's University
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Kyoto Kacho University
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Nagano Women's Junior College
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Aichi Center for Industry and Science Technology
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Aichi Kiwami College of Nursing
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Aichi Mizuho Junior College
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Fuji Tokoha University
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Fuji University Faculty of Economics
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Gifu Keizai University
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Himeji Institute Of Technology
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Iwate College of Nursing
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Kochi Medical School
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Komatsu College
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Kyushu Zokei Art College
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Mie Chukyo University
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Nanzan Junior College
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National Defense Academy of Japan
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Niimi College
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Polytechnic College Aomori
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Rissho University School of Psychology
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St Cecilia Women's Junior College
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Suzuka International University
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Tenri Health Care University
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Tomakomai Komazawa University
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University of Hamamatsu
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University of KinDAI Himeji
Frequently Asked Questions
Japan has approximately 800 universities, including 86 national universities, about 100 public universities, and over 600 private universities. Notable institutions include the University of Tokyo, Kyoto University, Osaka University, and private universities like Waseda and Keio.
Japanese university admission involves the Common Test for University Admissions (formerly Center Test) followed by individual university entrance exams. International students can apply through the EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students) or university-specific application processes.
National university tuition is standardized at approximately 535,800 JPY (about 3,600 USD) per year. Public universities charge similar amounts. Private university tuition ranges from 700,000 to 1,500,000 JPY (4,700-10,000 USD) per year, with medical programs costing significantly more.