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Best Universities for Business & Management in Japan 2026

Top universities for business and management in Japan include Waseda University, Keio University, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU). BrightKey has evaluated 3 institutions with relevant programs.

Evaluation draws on BrightKey's 6-dimension ratings and universities' publicly disclosed notable programs. Editorial standards.

Visa & post-study work

Designated Activities visa: 6 months–1 year job-seeking

Application system

Direct application

International tuition

¥500,000–2,000,000/year

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3 recommended universities, sorted by BrightKey rating

Waseda University

Tokyo · Founded 1882 · 14% intl

SSA

Business & Management programs

  • Waseda Business School (WBS) — AACSB-accredited MBA program ranked among Asia's top 50 business schools. Offers both Japanese and English-track MBA programs with strong corporate partnerships. Global MBA track attracts mid-career professionals from across Asia with average 8 years work experience.
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Keio University

Tokyo · Founded 1858 · 6% intl

SSA

Business & Management programs

  • Keio Business School (KBS) — Japan's oldest MBA program (1978) ranked among top 3 in Asia-Pacific by Eduniversal, offering case-method instruction with strong ties to Japanese multinationals and consulting firms
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Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU)

Beppu · Founded 2000 · 50% intl

BBA

Business & Management programs

  • BBA International Management (English-track) — AACSB-accredited four-year business degree taught fully in English, with concentrations in international business strategy, marketing, accounting and finance, and innovation and economics. Recruits Japanese multinational rotation programmes at Sony, Panasonic, Hitachi, Rakuten, and the major sogo shosha trading houses.
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Other disciplines in Japan

Computer Science & Engineering →Medicine & Health Sciences →Law →Economics & Finance →Humanities & Liberal Arts →Natural Sciences →Architecture & Design →

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