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8 Best Bachelor's Science Universities in Japan

Of the 8 Bachelor's Science universities in Japan, Tsukuba University ranks highest at #350 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Toho University (#59 in Japan) and Kanagawa University (#119 in Japan). The universities on this list offer 16 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Tsukuba University at #350 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. Tsukuba University has the largest research record in this group, with 9,527,971 citations and an h-index of 684.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 8 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is Tsukuba University, founded in 1872. Tsukuba University is the largest, with 16,684 students.

What the courses look like

Within the subject, the largest areas are Science (8), Chemistry (2), Mathematics (2) and Physics (1). The usual length is 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Kanagawa University offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Japan for Bachelor's Science?

Tsukuba University (QS World #350), Toho University (#59 in Japan) and Kanagawa University (#119 in Japan) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Bachelor's Science in Japan?

8 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Bachelor's Science course take in Japan?

Most listed courses run 4 years.

When do Bachelor's Science courses start in Japan?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Bachelor's Science courses in Japan?

Kanagawa University, with 4, ahead of International Christian University (3).

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