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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.
Nagoya City University
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Tokuyama College of Technology
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Tokyo Jogakkan College
Tohto College of Health Sciences
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Akashi National College of Technology
Osaka City University
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Japan Academy of Moving Images
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Hyogo University of Health Sciences
Kagawa University
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Sanyo Onoda City University
Saga University
Nihon Institute of Medical Science
Shimane University
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Hokuriku Gakuin University
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Seibi Gakuen College
Showa University
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Tokyo Union Theological Seminary
University of Miyazaki
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Saitama Medical University
Minobusan University
Kochi University
Aichi Sangyo University
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University of Occupational & Environmental Health Japan
Akita University
Osaka Kawasaki Rehabilitation University
Kansai University
Hirosaki University
Kyushu Nutrition Welfare University
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Shiga University of Medical Science
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Yuge National College of Maritime Technology
Osaka Prefecture University
Kyoto Sangyo University
Meijo University
Shibaura Institute of Technology
University of Fukui
Nara Medical University
University of Hyogo
Oita University
Kanagawa University
Hyogo College of Medicine
Aichi Medical University
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St Marianna University School of Medicine
Iwate University
Hamamatsu University School of Medicine
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Uekusa Gakuen University & Junior College
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Hollywood University of Beauty & Fashion
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Akita University of Nursing & Welfare
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Kenichi Ohmae Graduate School of Business
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Yamazaki Gakuen University & Junior College
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Kansai University of Nursing & Medical Care
University of Shizuoka
Iryo Sosei University
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Seisa University
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Sasebo National College of Technology
Kyorin University
Tsukuba International University
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Kitakyushu National College of Technology
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Kisarazu National College of Technology
Muroran Institute of Technology
Kochi University of Technology
Chiba Institute of Technology
Sapporo City University
Utsunomiya University
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Shohoku College
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osaka medical and pharmaceutical university
Wakayama Medical College
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Nara Women's University
Iwate Medical University
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Ichinoseki National College of Technology
Kanazawa Institute of Technology
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Graduate School of Project Design
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St Margaret's Junior College
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Toita Women's College
Konan University
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Yonezawa Women's Junior College
Hamamatsu Gakuin University
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Doshisha Women's College of Liberal Arts
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Akikusa Gakuen Junior College
Wakayama University
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Seisen University
Tokyo Gakugei University
Kaichi International University
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Kagoshima Women's Junior College
Asahikawa Medical University
Nanzan University
Fukushima University
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Seibo Jogakuin Junior College
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Fukuyama City University
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Kyoto University of Education
Yokohama College of Pharmacy
Kanazawa Medical University
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Seiwa Gakuen College
Shiga University
Musashino University
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Chiba Meitoku College
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Tohoku Medical & Pharmaceutical University
Kitami Institute of Technology
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Shiga Junior College
Toyota Technological Institute
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Tokyo Bunka Junior College
Health Sciences University of Hokkaido
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Yokohama Soei University
Hiroshima Institute of Technology
Iwate Prefectural University
Hiroshima City University
Sojo University
Chukyo University
Osaka Kyoiku University
Akita Prefectural University
Tokushima Bunri University
LEC Tokyo Legal Mind University
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Sugino Gakuen
Kitakyushu University
Toyama Prefectural University
Meisei University
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Graduate School for the Creation of New Photonics Industries
Kyushu Sangyo University
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Nakanihon Automotive College
Nihon Fukushi University
Seinan Gakuin University
Azabu University
Asahi University
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Aino University
Komazawa University
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Mukogawa Women's University
Nishinippon Institute of Technology
Tokyo Institute of Polytechnics
Osaka Sangyo University
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Kanto Gakuin University
Miyagi University of Education
Bukkyo University
Aichi University of Education
Hiroshima Shudo University
Tohoku Gakuin University
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Kyoto College of Arts & Crafts
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Kyushu Otani Junior College
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Tottori College
Prefectural University of Hiroshima
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Shinshu Honan Junior College
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Iida Women's Junior College
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Shubun University
Meiji Pharmaceutical University
Kinjo Gakuin University
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Saku University
Gifu Pharmaceutical University
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Tokyo College of Transport Studies
Aichi Prefectural University
Matsuyama University
Aichi University
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Nagasaki Junior College
Tokyo Kasei University
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Japan Women's University
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Owari Gakuen
Naruto University of Education
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Kyoto Women's University
Hiroshima International University
Hyogo University of Teacher Education
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Tsurumi University
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Sanyo Women's College
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Yasuda Women's University
Nara University of Education
Chubu Gakuin University
Osaka Dental University
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Kyoritsu Women's University
Okayama Prefectural University
Kyoto Pharmaceutical University
Prefectural University of Kumamoto
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Osaka University of Comprehensive Children Education
Fukui University of Technology
Kyoto Seika University
Hokkaido Information University
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Kinki University Technical College
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Takarazuka University of Medical & Health Care
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Hirosaki University of Health & Welfare
Tsukuba University of Technology
Himeji Dokkyo University
Takushoku University
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Kyoto University of Art & Design
Shonan Institute of Technology
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Suzuka University of Medical Science
Kobe Pharmaceutical University
Tenri University
Osaka University of Economics
Tokoha Gakuen University
Hokuriku University
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Kyoto Tachibana Women's University
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Niigata University Graduate School of Rehabilitation
Osaka University of Arts
Otaru University of Commerce
Osaka Ohtani University
Reitaku University
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Osaka Christian College
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Kokugakuin Tochigi Junior College
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Orio Aishin Junior College
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Maebashi Institute of Technology
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Aichi Konan College
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Nishi nippon Junior College
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Japan Marine Technical College
Tokyo Kasei Gakuin University
Nakamura Gakuen University
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.