Study in Japan
6 universities · 21 verified programmes
Japan offers more English-taught policy study than its reputation suggests: GRIPS is built entirely around English-medium public-policy master's, joined by the University of Tokyo's GraSPP and programmes at Kyoto, Keio and Osaka. Public policy and global governance are the clear concentrations.
What it costs to live there
JPY 105,000/mo
Study in Japan (JASSO) average monthly living cost for international students, excluding tuition
Mostly the official figure the student visa makes you prove — a floor to budget against, not a lifestyle estimate. official source
By city
Estimated monthly student living costs for the cities we cover here, from official university or government sources — costs vary a lot within a country.
| City | Living cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | JPY 130,000–160,000/mo | University of Tokyo estimated monthly living expenses for international students (rent + food)official source |
Universities we have verified here (6)
Every university in this country with at least one master's programme we checked against its official page. Schools past our data gate link to a full page.
| University | City | QS | Verified programmes |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) | Tokyo | — | 7 |
| University of Tokyo | Tokyo | #36 | 4 |
| Kyoto University | Kyoto | #57 | 3 |
| Keio University | Tokyo | #215 | 3 |
| University of Osaka | Osaka | #91 | 2 |
| Waseda University | Tokyo | #196 | 2 |
What this destination is strong in
Fields ranked by how many verified programmes here map to them — the honest shape of the country, not a brochure claim.
Scholarships that fund study here
Schemes whose verified destinations include this country. Check each scheme's rules for your programme and nationality.
Screen every scholarship against your profileFrequently asked questions
How much does it cost to live in Japan as a student?
The official reference figure is about JPY 105,000/mo (Study in Japan (JASSO) average monthly living cost for international students, excluding tuition) — mostly the amount a student visa makes you prove, a budgeting floor rather than total spend.
How many universities can I study a master's at in Japan?
We have verified 6 universities in Japan against their official pages — 21 master's programmes in total.
What is Japan strong for studying?
Ranked by the number of verified programmes, Japan's strongest fields here are: Public Policy, Global Governance, International Development, Development Economics, Environmental Policy.
Are there scholarships to study in Japan?
Yes. Scholarships whose verified destinations include Japan: Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program, MEXT Scholarship, Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students, Rotary Peace Fellowship.
Counts reflect only what we have verified against official pages and dated in our database — they are a floor, not the country's full offer. Nothing here is a paid placement.