3 places to study in Japan in English

So, you want to study in Japan? 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?

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:

Also known as Todai, the University of Tokyo is Japan’s highest-ranked university and has a plethora of programs available in English, mostly at graduate level.

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 full list of graduate degrees taught in English (or you can read about undergraduate English-taught programs here).