Study Economics in Japan

18 programmes in economics at 10 universities in Japan are open to international students; 94% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 6,304 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 4,802 USD and 8,472 USD.

Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Economics programmes

18 programmes

Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Bachelor in Economics The University of Osaka Bachelor's 3,372 USD
Master in East Asia Sustainable Economic Development Studies Kyoto University Master's 3,372 USD
Bachelor in Dept. of Economics(SPSF) Sophia University Bachelor's 9,076 USD
Bachelor in Dept. of Economics Keio University Bachelor's 6,231 USD
Master in Agricultural Engineering and Socio-Economics(Kobe Global Graduate Program for Agricultural Science (Master's Program)) KOBE UNIVERSITY Master's 3,372 USD
Bachelor in English Track Program Business Economics Tokyo International University Bachelor's 7,868 USD
PhD in International Ph.D. Program, Department of Economics (Pre-arrival, October 2026 Admission) Yokohama National University PhD 3,372 USD
Bachelor in Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences (IGESS) Hosei University Bachelor's 6,304 USD
PhD in Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics The University of Tokyo PhD 3,278 USD
Master in Department of Economics The University of Tokyo Master's 3,372 USD
Bachelor in Global Business and Economics Yamanashi Gakuin University Bachelor's 10,675 USD
Master in English Track Master's Degree Program MA in Economics Tokyo International University Master's 7,553 USD
PhD in Dept. of Economic Development and Policies KOBE UNIVERSITY PhD 3,372 USD
Master's Program in Economics KOBE UNIVERSITY Master's 3,372 USD
Bachelor in Economics KOBE UNIVERSITY Bachelor's 3,372 USD
PhD in English Track Doctoral Degree Program Ph.D in Economics Tokyo International University PhD 7,553 USD
PhD in Agricultural Engineering and Socio-Economics(Kobe Global Graduate Program for Agricultural Science (Doctoral Program)) KOBE UNIVERSITY PhD 3,372 USD
Master in Dept. of Economic Development and Policies KOBE UNIVERSITY Master's 3,372 USD

Economics in Japan by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 7 4,802 USD 6,304 USD 8,472 USD
Master's 6 3,372 USD 3,372 USD 3,372 USD
PhD 5 3,372 USD 3,372 USD 3,372 USD

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Universities for economics in Japan

Study Economics in Japan: common questions

How many economics programmes are there in Japan?
18 economics programmes at 10 universities in Japan are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a economics degree in Japan cost?
The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in economics in Japan is 6,304 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 4,802 USD and 8,472 USD per year.
Can I study economics in Japan in English?
Yes — 94% of the economics programmes in Japan in our catalogue are taught in English (17 of 18).
Which degree level is cheapest for economics in Japan?
Master's programmes, at a median of 3,372 USD per year, against 6,304 USD for bachelor's programmes.

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