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Study Economics in Japan

Economics analyses how societies use scarce resources – markets, prices, growth, trade, public finance and policy. Programmes combine theory with quantitative methods and lead to careers in business, finance, government and research.

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  1. PhD / Doctorate

    3-year doctoral program, leading to the degree PhD in Economics

    Kyoto University 🇯🇵 Kyoto, Japan

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  2. Scholarship

    “Scholarship for Study in Japan” on the Japan Student Service Organization’s Web site

    Fukui University 🇯🇵 Fukui, Japan

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  3. Master

    Home Economics Education (Masters, PhD)

    Fukushima University 🇯🇵 Fukushima, Japan

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  4. Bachelor

    4-year undergraduate program, leading to the degree BA in Economics

    Kyoto University 🇯🇵 Kyoto, Japan

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Applied Economics (PhD)

    Gifu Shotoku Gakuen University | Junior College 🇯🇵 Takakuwa, Japan

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  7. Major

    Advanced Microeconomics (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  8. Major

    Advanced Macroeconomics (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  9. Major

    African Economics (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  10. Major

    Advanced Readings in Economic (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  11. Bachelor

    Applied Economics (Bachelor)

    Osaka University 🇯🇵 Osaka /, Japan

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  12. Major

    Applied Microeconomics (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  13. Bachelor

    Economic History of Japan A & B: Students will study the development of Japanese capitalism and its causal relationships while also developing the insights necessary to analyze today's economy. (Degree/BA (in economics))

    Kanazawa University, School of Economics 🇯🇵 Kanazawa, Japan

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    God's Law Society and Economy Ministry statement (PhD)

    Doshisha University 🇯🇵 Kyoto, Japan

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  16. Bachelor

    Applied Econometrics A & B: Students will study quantitative methods for the analysis of a modeled society and economic phenomena and then examine the results of the analyses for application to the real world (Degree/BA (in economics))

    Kanazawa University, School of Economics 🇯🇵 Kanazawa, Japan

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  17. Master

    Economics (Masters, PhD)

    Nagoya University 🇯🇵 Nagoya, Japan

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  18. Bachelor

    Contemporary Capitalism A & B: Contemporary Capitalism A & B: This course lectures on the methods for understanding the historical ‘evolution’ of modern varieties of capitalism and the theoretical tools for analyzing it. (Degree/BA (in economics))

    Kanazawa University, School of Economics 🇯🇵 Kanazawa, Japan

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, MA,PhD

    Aichi University 🇯🇵 Toyohashi, Japan

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  20. Master

    Applied Economics (Masters)

    Doshisha University 🇯🇵 Kyoto, Japan

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (MA, PhD

    Fukuoka International University 🇯🇵 Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan, Japan

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  22. Master

    Applied micro-economics (Masters Course)

    Chuo University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Tokyo, Korakuen, Shinjuku, Japan

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Study Economics in Japan – facts and figures

In Japan, 39 universities and colleges offer 211 Economics programmes: 31 Bachelor, 66 Master and 11 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Hachioji, Hachioji, Tokyo, Korakuen, Shinjuku, Kanazawa and Kyoto. Institutions with the widest choice: Chuo University, Soka University and Kanazawa University, School of Economics.

Degrees in Economics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Economics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Economics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Economics programmes?

The directory lists 211 Economics programmes at 39 institutions in Japan. Popular cities include Hachioji, Hachioji, Tokyo, Korakuen, Shinjuku and Kanazawa.

How long does it take to study Economics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Economics programmes in Japan?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Chuo University, Soka University, Kanazawa University, School of Economics, Osaka University and Senshu University.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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