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University of Tsukuba

The University of Tsukuba anchors Japan’s science city northeast of Tokyo, a MEXT scholarship hub with dozens of…

#355 rank $4000–$6000

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Hiroshima University

Hiroshima University is one of Japan’s leading national universities, with strong education, peace studies and biomedical research and…

#461 rank $4000–$6000

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Keio University

Japan’s oldest private university, founded in 1858. Known as one of Japan’s top two private universities. Strong in…

#197 rank $8000–$15000

Japan Top 55

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Tokyo Institute of Technology

Japan’s MIT. Low government fees. Focuses exclusively on science and technology. Excellent research output.

#55 rank $5000–$5000

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Waseda University

Japan’s top private university for internationals. English programs available. Strong in political science, engineering and economics.

#201 rank $8000–$12000

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Sophia University

International Jesuit university in Tokyo. Strong English programs. Excellent in international studies, law and science.

#601 rank $8000–$12000

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Hokkaido University

Major national university in Hokkaido. Low fees. Beautiful campus. Strong in agriculture, veterinary science and engineering.

#118 rank $5000–$5000

Japan Top 36

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Kyoto University

Japan’s second most prestigious university. 19 Nobel laureates. Government-subsidised fees. Excellent in sciences, engineering and humanities.

#36 rank $5000–$5000

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Kyushu University

Major national university in western Japan. Low fees. Strong in engineering, design sciences and social sciences.

#133 rank $5000–$5000

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Ritsumeikan University

Major private university in Kyoto. Expanding English programs. Strong in international relations, science and technology.

#601 rank $8000–$11000