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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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    Introduction to Career Development in China (economy)

    Asia University 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan

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  2. Major

    Introductory Microeconomics (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  3. Major

    Introductory to Mathematics for Economics (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  4. Major

    Life Economy (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  6. Major

    Mathematics for Economics (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  7. Major

    Monetary Economics (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  8. Master

    International Trade Theory (Masters Course)

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

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  9. Master

    International Tax Controls (Masters Course)

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

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  10. Master

    Graduate School of Economics (Masters Course)

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

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  11. Bachelor

    Public Finance A & B: Lectures focus on how to interpret and approach finance while following traditional financial systems and addressing familiar and recent issues at the same time, without excessively dwelling on the details. (Degree/BA (in economics))

    Kanazawa University, School of Economics 🇯🇵 Kanazawa, Japan

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  12. Master

    Law & International 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.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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