List of Universities in Japan
with English Programs
There are many universities that you can go to after language school (to help adjust to life in Japan), where the degree is offered in English.
Tokyo
Meiji University
(Undergraduate Majors)
School of Japanese Studies English Track
(Postgraduate Majors)
Advanced Mathematical Science:
Mathematical Modeling, Analysis and Simulation (Doctoral)
Global Governance (Doctoral)
Science and Technology (Master's Degree)
Tokyo University (PEAK)
(Undergraduate Majors)
a) Japan in East Asia
b) Environmental Sciences(Postgraduate Courses)
The University of Tokyo
Master's Program- Biological Sciences (Neuroscience, Oncology, etc.)
- Biology (Anthropology, Basic Biology, etc.)
- Chemistry (Applied Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, etc.)
- Mathematical and Physical Sciences (Astronomy, Plasma Science, etc.)The University of Tokyo
Doctoral Course- Biological Sciences (Neuroscience, Oncology, etc.)
- Biology (Anthropology, Basic Biology, etc.)
- Chemistry (Applied Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, etc.)
- Mathematical and Physical Sciences (Astronomy, Plasma Science, etc.)Sophia University
Sophia University
(Undergraduate)a) Faculty of Liberal Arts
-Comparative Culture
-International Business and Economics
-Social Studies
b) Faculty of Science and Technolodgy
-Green Science
-Green EngineeringSophia University
(Master Degree in
Global Studies)-Global Studies,
-International Business and Development Studies,
-Japanese StudiesSophia University
(Doctoral Degree in Global Studies)-Global Studies,
-Japanese StudiesSophia University
(Master's Program)Green Science and Engineering
Sophia University
(Doctoral Program)Green Science and Engineering
Sophia University
(Master's Program)Global Environmental Studies
Sophia University
(Doctoral Program)Global Environmental Studies
TESOL:Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
( M.A. only )TESOL
Sophia University
(Master's Program in Education)Kyoiku Gaku (Educational Science)
Sophia University
(Doctoral Program in Education)Kyoiku Gaku (Educational Science)
University of Tsukuba
(Undergraduate Majors)
Interdisciplinary Program in Life and Environmental Sciences:
-Biological Sciences
-Agrobiological Resource Science
-Geoscience
Undergraduate Program of International Social Studies:
-Social Sciences
-International Studies
-Global Issue
International Undergraduate Education Program for Medical Scientists:
-Medical Science(Postgraduate)
(Master's Degree)-Dual masters in Medical Science
-Master of Arts in Education
(International Education)(Master's Programs)
-Public Health Program
-Agro-Bioresources
Science and Technology
-Biological Sciences
-Computer Science
-Economic and Public Policy
-Environmental Sciences
-Geoscience
-Interdisciplinary Biodiplomacy
-Library and Inormation Science
-Materials Science and Engineering
-Nanoscience
-Sport and Olympic Studies
-Life Science Innovation
-MBA in International Business
-Professional Training Program in
International Agricultural Research
-Special Program for Central Asian Countries in
International Relations and Public Policies
-Special Program in International Relations
(Doctoral Programs)
-Advanced Agricultural Technology and Sciences
-Appropriate Technology and Science for Suitable Development
-Arid Land Resourses Science
-Bioindustrial Science
-Biological Science
-Biosphere Resources Science and Techology
-Earth Evolution Sciences
-Geoenvironmental Sciences
-Integrative Environment and Biomass Sciences
-International Public Policy
-Life Sciences and Bioengineering
-Sustainable Environment Studies
-International Agricultural Sciences Program
-International Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences
-Materials Science and Engineering Course
-Ph.D Program in Empowerment Informatics
-Ph.D Program in Human Biology
-Ph.D Program in Life Science Innovation
Waseda University
English Based Degree Program (Undergraduate) EDESSA
1) Political Science and Economics(PSE,EDESSA)
2) Social Science (SSS,TAISI)
3) Fundamental/Creative/Advanced Science and Engineering
4) International Liberal Studies (SILS)
5) Culture, Media, and Society (CMS)
Master's Programs
1) Political Science in Master's degree
2) Economics (GSE)
3) Law in Master's degree
4) Letters, Arts and Sciences (only in Japanese)
5) Science and Engineering (list of courses you can take in English here)
6) Social Sciences
7) Sport Sciences
8) International Culture and Communication studies
9) Asia Pacific Studies
10) Information Production & Systems
Doctoral Programs
1) Political Science
2) Economics
3) Commerce
4) Science and Engineering (list of courses you can take in English here)
5) Social Sciences
6) Sport Sciences
7) International Culture and Communication studies
8) Asia Pacific Studies
9) Information, production & Systems
10) Environment and Energy Engineering
Temple University
a) Art
b) Asian Studies
c) Communication studies
e) Economics
d) General Studies
e) International Affairs
f) International Business Studies
g) Japanese Language
h) Political Science
i) Psycological Studies
International Christian University (ICU)
Art and Cultural Heritage/ Music/ Literature/Philosophy and Religion/
Economics /Business/ Education/ Language Education/
History/ Biology/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Mathematics/ Information Science/
Law/ Public Policy/ Politics/ International Relations/ Linguistics/ Psycology/
Sociology/ American Studies/ Asian Studies/ Development Studies/
Environmental Studies/ Gender and Sexuality Studies/ Global Studies/
Japan Studies/ Peace Studies
International Christian University (ICU)
(Postgraduate)
(Doctoral Course)
-Arts and Sciences
(Masters)
-Education and Pscychology
-Public policy and Social Research
-Comparative Culture
-Natural Sciences
Kyoto
Doshisa University
(Undergraduate)
Institute of the Liberal Arts(ILA)
1) Humanities and Human Sciences
2) Business and Economics
3) Politics and Policy Studies
Doshisha University
(Master's Degree)
International Science and Technology Course
a) Graduate School of Science and Engineering
1) Information and Computer Science
2) Electrical and Electronics Engineering
3) Mechanical Engineering
4) Applied Chemistry
5) Science Environment and Mathmetical Modeling
b) Graduate School of Life and Medical Sciences
1) Graduate School of Life and Medical Sciences
Biomedical Engineering and Biomedical Information / Medical Life Systems
Doshisha University (Doctoral Degree)
International Science and Technology course
a)Graduate School of Science and Engineering
1) Information and Computer Science
2) Electrical and Electronics Engineering
3) Mechanical Engineering
4) Applied Chemistry
5) Science Environment and Mathmetical Modeling
b) Graduate School of Life and Medical Sciences
1) Graduate School of Life and Medical Sciences
Biomedical Engineering and Biomedical Information / Medical Life Systems
Doshisha University (Master's Degree)
the Graduate School of Global Studies
1) American Studies Cluster
2) Contemporary Asian Studies Cluster
3) Global Society Studies Cluster
Doshisha University (Doctoral Degree)
the Graduate School of Global Studies
1) American Studies Cluster
2) Contemporary Asian Studies Cluster
3) Global Society Studies Cluster
Ritsumeikan University (Undergraduate)
1) College of International Relations, Global Studies Major
2) College of International Relations, American University-Ritsumeikan University Joint Degree Program
3) College of Policy Science, Community and Regional Policy Studies Major
4) College of Information Science and Engineering, Information Systems Science and Engineering Course
Ritsumeikan University (Master's Degree)
1. Master's program in Economic Development
2. International Program for Science and Engineering
3. International Program for Information Science and Engineering
4. International Program for Life Science
5. Master's Program in International Relations
6. Master's Program in Policy Science
Ritsumeikan University (Doctoral Degree)
1. Economic Development
2. International Program for Science and Engineering
3. International Program for Information Science and Engineering
4. International Program for Life Science
5. Doctoral Program in International Relations
6. Doctoral Program in Policy Science
Tuition:
(Undergraduate)
From 535,800 JPY/year - 1,098,000 JPY/year.
(Postgraduate)
From 312,000 JPY/year - 946,000 JPY/year.
General Admission Requirements:
At least 12 years of education in a foreign country is needed, or the equivalent.
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