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
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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