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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. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Tohoku University 🇯🇵 Sendai, Japan

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  2. Other programmes

    Economics (Study abroad)

    Waseda University Tokyo 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan

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  3. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Waseda University Tokyo 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan

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  4. Master

    Economics (Master’s Course)

    Kanazawa University 🇯🇵 Kanazawa, Japan

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  6. Bachelor

    Introduction to Sociolinguistics A & B: Social life and use of language are interrelated. Characteristics of the societies where the languages are spoken are revealed by analyzing daily conventional linguistic expressions of certain languages like Japanese, English and German. (Degree/BA (in economics))

    Kanazawa University, School of Economics 🇯🇵 Kanazawa, Japan

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  7. Bachelor

    Economic Policy A & B: While Economic Policy A focuses on the principles of economic and fiscal policies, Economic Policy B examines the effects, mechanisms, and political nature of the past major policies of Japan. (Degree/BA (in economics))

    Kanazawa University, School of Economics 🇯🇵 Kanazawa, Japan

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  8. Bachelor

    International Trade (Bachelor)

    Osaka University 🇯🇵 Osaka /, Japan

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  9. Bachelor

    Economic Theory II A & B: This course provides the basic concepts of macroeconomic variables such as gross domestic product, price indices and unemployment. Moreover, students will study the effectiveness of fiscal and monetary policies by introducing the basic model of macroeconomics. (Degree/BA (in economics))

    Kanazawa University, School of Economics 🇯🇵 Kanazawa, Japan

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  10. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

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

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  11. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    Kyoto University 🇯🇵 Kyoto, Japan

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  12. Master

    Comparative Economics (Masters)

    Okayama University 🇯🇵 Okayama, Japan

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  13. Major

    Major in Economics

    Senshu University 🇯🇵 Chiyoda, Japan

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  15. Bachelor

    Environmental Economics (Bachelor)

    Osaka University 🇯🇵 Osaka /, Japan

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  16. Undergraduate

    Global Political Economy (Undergraduate)

    Waseda University Tokyo 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan

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  17. Bachelor

    Household Economics A & B: Social and economic issues related to our lives, especially focusing on the difference between paid work and unpaid work, are examined from the viewpoints of gender and class. (Degree/BA (in economics))

    Kanazawa University, School of Economics 🇯🇵 Kanazawa, Japan

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  18. Master

    Corporation Tax Law (Masters Course)

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

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  19. Master

    Economics (Masters)

    Nagoya University 🇯🇵 Nagoya, Japan

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  20. Master

    Economics subprogram (in Japanese, “Hakase course”) (Masters)

    Kyoto University 🇯🇵 Kyoto, Japan

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  21. Bachelor

    Mathemaical Economics (Bachelor)

    Osaka University 🇯🇵 Osaka /, Japan

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  22. Bachelor

    International Finance A & B: Students will understand the mechanisms of the international finance from the perspective of theory, history, system, and current situation. The lecture covers hot issues such as monetary policies of the Fed, ECB, and BOJ during the financial crisis since 2007. (Degree/BA (in economics))

    Kanazawa University, School of Economics 🇯🇵 Kanazawa, 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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