🇯🇵 Universities in Japan
11 universities evaluated for international families.
Japan's international education landscape is transforming rapidly — 435,000 international students in 2025, eight years ahead of government targets. University of Tokyo and Kyoto offer world-class research; Waseda and Keio provide extensive English-taught programs. APU in Beppu is 50% international with full English instruction. Tuition at national universities is remarkably affordable (¥535,800/year). Key challenge: limited English-taught undergraduate options at top national universities, and the job-seeking visa is shorter than competitors.
Post-Study Work
Designated Activities visa: 6 months–1 year job-seeking
Application System
Direct application
Avg. International Fees
¥500,000–2,000,000/year
| University | Network | Employability | Teaching | Curriculum | Institutional | Student |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Christian University (ICU) | B | B | S | A | A | S |
| Keio University | A | A | B | A | A | B |
| Kyoto University | A | A | A | A | A | C |
| Nagoya University | B | A | A | B | S | C |
| Osaka University | A | A | A | B | S | C |
| Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) | B | B | A | A | A | S |
| Sophia University (Jochi) | B | B | A | A | A | A |
| Tohoku University | B | A | A | B | S | C |
| Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) | A | A | A | A | S | C |
| University of Tokyo (Todai) | S | S | A | A | A | C |
| Waseda University | A | A | B | A | A | A |