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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. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Shinshu University 🇯🇵 Matsumoto, Nishi-nagano, Wakasato, Ueda, Mi, Japan

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  2. Major

    Economics and Civil Law (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  3. Graduate

    Global Economy (Graduate)

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

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  4. Other programmes

    Economics Theory 1

    Nagoya University 🇯🇵 Nagoya, Japan

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  6. Other programmes

    Natural Resource Economics

    Kyoto University 🇯🇵 Kyoto, Japan

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  7. Major

    Mathmatics for Economics (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  8. Other programmes

    Microeconomics II

    Nagoya University 🇯🇵 Nagoya, Japan

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  9. Major

    Economics (Graduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  10. Graduate

    Strategic Tax Planning (Graduate)

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

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  11. Other programmes

    Tax Law

    Asia University 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan

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  12. Master

    Microeconomics (Masters Course)

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

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  13. Master

    Economic Affairs in China and Russia (Masters Course)

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

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  15. Major

    Public Economics (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  16. Other programmes

    Resource and Environmental Economics

    Tohoku University 🇯🇵 Sendai, Japan

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  17. Major

    Japanese Economy (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  18. Master

    Political Economics (Masters Course)

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

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  19. Master

    Economic practical Work (Macroeconomics) (Masters Course)

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

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  20. Major

    Economics course (Graduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  21. Major

    Humanism-based Economics (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  22. Master

    Environmental Economics (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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