3 places to study in Japan in English

<p>So, you want to <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/where-to-study/asia/japan/guide">study in Japan</a>? Not only is it one of the safest countries in the world, but it’s also bursting with culture – with 21 UNESCO World Heritage Sites to prove it. With all Japan has to offer, why limit yourself to just a semester or a single academic year here?</p>

<p>There are a wide range of options available to those who want to study in Japan in English, including a range of different subjects at undergraduate, master’s and doctoral level. Here are three Japanese universities offering full degree-length programs in English:</p>

University of Tokyo

<p>Also known as Todai, the <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/university-tokyo/"><strong>University of Tokyo</strong></a> is Japan’s highest-ranked university and has a plethora of programs available in English, mostly at graduate level.</p>

<p>Architecture and urban planning, international bioengineering, and their Master of Public Policy International Program (MPP/IP) are just a few of the subjects on offer. Take a look at the University of Tokyo website for the <a href="https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/prospective-students/graduate_course_list.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">full list</a> of graduate degrees taught in English (or you can read about undergraduate English-taught programs <a href="https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/prospective-students/undergraduate_english.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>).</p>

Sophia University

<p>Also located in <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings-articles/qs-best-student-cities/tokyo">Tokyo</a>, this private, Jesuit university was the first in Japan to offer programs taught exclusively in English. Opportunities to study in Japan in English at <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/sophia-university/"><strong>Sophia University</strong></a> include master’s and doctoral programs in global environmental studies, green science and engineering, global studies, and a master’s in linguistics (TESOL: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).</p>

<p>Find out more at the Sophia University <a href="http://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/graduate_p/english_g2" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>.</p>

Hokkaido University

<p>Although the capital city offers the most options, a Tokyo residency isn’t required in order to study in Japan in English. <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/hokkaido-university/undergrad"><strong>Hokkaido University</strong></a> has an impressive listing of academic programs for international students. Mechanical and space engineering, applied physics, mathematics, and environmental engineering are among the many possibilities.</p>

<p>For more information, check out Hokkaido University’s <a href="https://www.global.hokudai.ac.jp/about/publications/degree-programs-in-english/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">full listing</a> of programs to study in English.</p>

<p>I hope these examples will get your academic life in Japan started!</p>

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