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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 Development (Bachelor)

    Osaka University 🇯🇵 Osaka /, Japan

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    International Doctoral Program in Economics (IDPE)

    Kyushu University 🇯🇵 Fukuoka, Japan

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  3. Bachelor

    International Political Economy A & B: Explores the developmental process, theories, and the contemporary challenges of international public goods, including international laws/ organizations. Policies employed by the successive hegemons of the modern world system will also be discussed. (Degree/BA (in economics))

    Kanazawa University, School of Economics 🇯🇵 Kanazawa, Japan

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  4. Bachelor

    History of Economics (Bachelor)

    Osaka University 🇯🇵 Osaka /, Japan

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  6. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Kobe University 🇯🇵 Hyogo, Japan

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  7. Master

    International Economics Course (Master's Program / Doctor's Program) (Doctorate)

    Takushoku University 🇯🇵 Bunkyo, Hachioji, Japan

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  8. Bachelor

    Environmental Economics A & B: Contemporary environmental issues are addressed, their causes are economically elucidated, and policies that can solve these issues are explored. (Degree/BA (in economics))

    Kanazawa University, School of Economics 🇯🇵 Kanazawa, Japan

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  9. Bachelor

    Economic Thoughts (Bachelor)

    Osaka University 🇯🇵 Osaka /, Japan

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  10. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Doshisha University 🇯🇵 Kyoto, Japan

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  11. Graduate

    Graduate School of Economics

    Kyushu University 🇯🇵 Fukuoka, Japan

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  12. Master

    Economics (Masters Degree Programs)

    Kobe University 🇯🇵 Hyogo, Japan

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  13. Bachelor

    Economics Department (Bachelor)

    Nagoya University 🇯🇵 Nagoya, Japan

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  15. Master

    Master’s Program in Economic Development

    Ritsumeikan University 🇯🇵 Kyoto, Japan

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  16. Other programmes

    Applied Economics

    Tohoku University 🇯🇵 Sendai, Japan

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  17. Master

    Economics (Master's Program)

    Senshu University 🇯🇵 Chiyoda, Japan

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  18. Other programmes

    Economics

    Senshu University 🇯🇵 Chiyoda, Japan

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  19. Research

    World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER)

    United Nations University 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan

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  20. Master

    Economics Program (Masters)

    Osaka University 🇯🇵 Osaka /, Japan

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  21. Other programmes

    Trade & Economy Courses

    Nihon University College of Commerce 🇯🇵 Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan

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  22. Other programmes

    Japan Student Services Organization

    Okazaki Women's Junior College 🇯🇵 Aichi, 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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