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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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Nagano Women's Junior College
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Kobe Women's University
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College of Healthcare Management
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Kyoto Kacho University
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Fuji Tokoha University
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Aichi Mizuho Junior College
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National Defense Academy of Japan
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Aichi Center for Industry and Science Technology
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Himeji Institute Of Technology
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University of Hamamatsu
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University of KinDAI Himeji
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Gifu Keizai University
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Suzuka International University
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Mie Chukyo University
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St Cecilia Women's Junior College
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Tomakomai Komazawa University
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Aichi Kiwami College of Nursing
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Fuji University Faculty of Economics
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Niimi College
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Nanzan Junior College
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Rissho University School of Psychology
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Kyushu Zokei Art College
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Iwate College of Nursing
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Tenri Health Care University
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Polytechnic College Aomori
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Kochi Medical School
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Komatsu College
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.