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22 Best Master's Social Sciences & Psychology Universities in Japan

Of the 22 Master's Social Sciences & Psychology universities in Japan, Kobe University ranks highest at #482 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Gunma University (#30 in Japan) and Kyoto Bunkyo University (#69 in Japan) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 27 courses to choose from.

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Ryukoku University

Public University · 4 courses in Master's Social Sciences & Psychology

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#166 in Japan · by research impact
190,136 citations · h-index 150
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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Kobe University at #482 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: Kobe University is cited most (7,050,586 citations). 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

22 are public and 0 private (100% public). The oldest is Hanazono University, founded in 1872. Tokyo University of Foreign Studies is the largest, with 4,268 students.

Inside the course list

Within the subject, the largest areas are Social Sciences & Psychology (22), Psychology (1), International Relations (1) and Sociology (1). The usual length is 1–2 years and 2 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). Ryukoku University offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Japan for Master's Social Sciences & Psychology?

Kobe University (QS World #482), Gunma University (#30 in Japan) and Kyoto Bunkyo University (#69 in Japan) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Master's Social Sciences & Psychology in Japan?

22 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's Social Sciences & Psychology course take in Japan?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with 2 years the next most common.

When do Master's Social Sciences & Psychology 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 Master's Social Sciences & Psychology courses in Japan?

Ryukoku University, with 4, ahead of International University of Japan (3).

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