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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. Bachelor

    Economic History of the Western World A & B: The development of the European economy after about the 19th century is examined from a multifaceted perspective of the entire European economy and the national economy of each nation. (Degree/BA (in economics))

    Kanazawa University, School of Economics 🇯🇵 Kanazawa, Japan

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  2. Other programmes

    Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)

    Keio University 🇯🇵 Minato, Japan

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

    Doshisha University 🇯🇵 Kyoto, Japan

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  4. Major

    International Trade (Undergraduate Major)

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

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  6. Bachelor

    Comparative Economic Systems A & B: Relying on comparative economics, these lectures examine the diversity and evolution of economic systems in the developed countries (the US, the developed European countries and Japan) and the emerging countries (Russia, the Central-Eastern European countries and China). (Degree/BA (in economics))

    Kanazawa University, School of Economics 🇯🇵 Kanazawa, Japan

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  7. Master

    MA in Economics

    International University of Japan (IUJ) 🇯🇵 Niigata, Japan

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  8. Other programmes

    ECONOMICS

    Akita International University 🇯🇵 Yuwa, Akita-city, Japan

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  9. Major

    Social Services, Major of Child Care and Education

    Aichi Shukutoku University 🇯🇵 Nagakute, Japan

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  10. Master

    Applied Microeconomics (Masters Course)

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

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  11. Major

    Social Services, Major of Social Services

    Aichi Shukutoku University 🇯🇵 Nagakute, Japan

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (Doctoral Program)

    Kobe University 🇯🇵 Hyogo, Japan

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  13. Teacher training

    Home Economics Education

    Akita University 🇯🇵 Akita, Japan

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  15. Bachelor

    Local Public Finance A & B: On the basis of knowledge about current Local government finance system in Japan, reform issues and trends under the decentralization are discussed. (Degree/BA (in economics))

    Kanazawa University, School of Economics 🇯🇵 Kanazawa, Japan

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (Doctoral Program)

    Senshu University 🇯🇵 Chiyoda, Japan

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

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

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  18. Major

    Economics (Undergraduate Major)

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

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  19. Master

    Economic Theory (Masters)

    Doshisha University 🇯🇵 Kyoto, Japan

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  20. Other programmes

    Home Economics

    Aichi University of Education 🇯🇵 Aichi, Japan

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  21. Major

    Industrial Economics (Undergraduate Major)

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

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  22. Bachelor

    Labor Economics (Bachelor)

    Osaka University 🇯🇵 Osaka /, 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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