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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

    Tax Law (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  2. Bachelor

    Regional Economics A & B: (Degree/BA (in economics))

    Kanazawa University, School of Economics 🇯🇵 Kanazawa, Japan

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  3. Undergraduate

    Economic Theory and Policy (Undergraduate)

    Kanazawa University 🇯🇵 Kanazawa, Japan

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  4. Bachelor

    Marketing A & B: Companies supply markets with tangible and intangible products. The course will examine the theoretical mechanisms and appropriate and effective methods of market supply. (Degree/BA (in economics))

    Kanazawa University, School of Economics 🇯🇵 Kanazawa, Japan

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  6. Major

    Work and Economy (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  7. Other programmes

    Economic Thought

    Tokyo Metropolitan University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  8. Bachelor

    World Political Economy A & B: After comprehensively examining developments in the global economy centering on North-South relations, the historical development and the economies of developing countries will be discussed. (Degree/BA (in economics))

    Kanazawa University, School of Economics 🇯🇵 Kanazawa, Japan

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  9. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Senshu University 🇯🇵 Chiyoda, Japan

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  10. Other programmes

    Economics of the Digital Content Industry

    Digital Hollywood University 🇯🇵 Chiyoda-ku, Japan

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  11. Associate

    Principles of Microeconomics (Associate of Arts degree, Elective)

    Lakeland College Japan 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan

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  12. Other programmes

    Course: Technology, Industrial Development and Economic Growth in Developing Countries

    United Nations University 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan

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  13. Major

    World Economy Situation (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  15. Major

    Transportation Economics (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  16. Other programmes

    Economic Institutions

    Tokyo Metropolitan University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  17. Master

    Tax judicial precedent (Masters Course)

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

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  18. Major

    Teaching of Home Economics (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  19. Master

    Readings on Economics in English (Masters Course)

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

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  20. Associate

    Principles of Macroeconomics (Associate of Arts degree, Elective)

    Lakeland College Japan 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan

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  21. Major

    Welfare Economics (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  22. Master

    Readings on Economics in Japanese (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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