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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. Master

    Economics Course (Masters Course)

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

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  2. Master

    Income Tax Law (Masters Course)

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

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  3. Master

    Macroeconomics (Masters Course)

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

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  4. Master

    Economics (Masters)

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

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  6. Major

    International Monetary Economics (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  7. Master

    Mathematical Economics (Masters Course)

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

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  8. Major

    Environmental Economics (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  9. Major

    Financial Economy (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  10. Major

    Financial Economics (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  11. Master

    Macro economics (Masters Course)

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

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  12. Major

    Environmental Resources Economics (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  13. Major

    Global Economy (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  15. Master

    International Trade and Policy (Masters Course)

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

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  16. Major

    Labor Economics (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  17. Major

    Home Economics (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  18. Major

    International Economics (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  19. Master

    International Trade Policy (Masters Course)

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

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  20. Master

    History of European Economy (Masters Course)

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

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  21. Major

    Issues in Economics (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  22. Master

    Financial dealings and the market economy (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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