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15 Best Business & Management Master's Universities in Japan 2026

11 universities in Japan offer Business & Management at master's level in 2026, with 35 programmes in total. This ranking is for applicants comparing where to study the subject at postgraduate level.

Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.

15 universities · ranked best first

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CG Chuo Gakuin University logo

Chuo Gakuin University

Japan · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
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Kobe University

Japan · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
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Founded
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Ryukoku University

Japan · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
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TG Tokai Gakuen University logo

Tokai Gakuen University

Japan · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
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TG Toyo Gakuen University logo

Toyo Gakuen University

Japan · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
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Founded

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities worldwide for Master's Business & Management?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Aoyama Gakuin University, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Chuo Gakuin University. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Master's in Business & Management cost abroad?

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Business & Management abroad?

Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a student visa through the immigration authority after accepting an offer.

How are these universities ranked?

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

Studying Business & Management at Master's level abroad

your destination country is a popular, affordable destination for Business & Management at Master's level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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A master's in Business & Management is for applicants who want advanced study after a first degree and are planning for roles that need deeper business training. The decision is about fit at postgraduate level, not an entry route into undergraduate study.

All 11 universities are public, so the main differences for a student are less about ownership and more about where each programme is based and how each option is structured. The set includes institutions in major university centres and in smaller regional locations, so location may matter as much as the subject title when you are choosing.

Before applying, verify the tuition fee, entry requirements, application deadline, language of instruction, and whether the programme content matches your goals. Confirm those details directly with the university, because the practical costs and admissions rules can differ from one master's to another.