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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. Graduate

    Managerial Economics (Graduate)

    Seoul National University Graduate School of Business 🇯🇵 Seoul Korea, Japan

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  2. Master

    Tax Law (Masters Course)

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

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  3. Major

    Statistical Method and Data in Economics (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  4. Master

    US Economy (Masters Course)

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

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  6. Major

    Principles of Economics (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  7. Master

    Theory of Economic Location (Masters Course)

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

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  8. Bachelor

    Social Security I & II: The reason why a social security system different in nature from market mechanisms could exist in the market economy is addressed through health care, pension, nursing, and welfare systems and policies. (Degree/BA (in economics))

    Kanazawa University, School of Economics 🇯🇵 Kanazawa, Japan

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  9. Major

    Economics in English (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  10. Major

    Educational Economy (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  11. Master

    Ecological Economics (Masters Course)

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

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  12. Major

    Russian Economics (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  13. Master

    Evolutionary Economics (Masters Course)

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

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  15. Major

    Linear Algebra for Economic Analysis (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  16. Other programmes

    International Economics Course

    Takushoku University 🇯🇵 Bunkyo, Hachioji, Japan

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  17. Graduate

    Natural Resource Economics (Graduate)

    Kyoto University 🇯🇵 Kyoto, Japan

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  18. Major

    Russia and East Europe Economics (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  19. Other programmes

    Economics

    Kyoto University 🇯🇵 Kyoto, Japan

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  20. Master

    History of Japanese Economy (Masters Course)

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

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  21. Master

    Economics of Human Resources (Masters Course)

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

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  22. Other programmes

    International Economics

    Senshu University 🇯🇵 Chiyoda, 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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