Study Law in Japan
8 programmes in law at 5 universities in Japan are open to international students; 88% are taught in English.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Law programmes
8 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Cross-National Master's Course | Tohoku University | Master's | 3,372 USD |
| Bachelor in Law | The University of Osaka | Bachelor's | 3,372 USD |
| Master in LL.M. in Global Legal Practice | Keio University | Master's | 11,266 USD |
| Master in Law (master) | KOBE UNIVERSITY | Master's | 3,372 USD |
| Master in 法曹養成専攻（法科大学院） | Tokyo Metropolitan University | Master's | — |
| Master in 法学政治学専攻 | Tokyo Metropolitan University | Master's | — |
| Master in 法曹養成専攻（法科大学院） | Tokyo Metropolitan University | Master's | — |
| Master in 法曹養成専攻（法科大学院） | Tokyo Metropolitan University | Master's | — |
Law in Japan by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 1 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 7 | — | — | — |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Universities for law in Japan
Study Law in Japan: common questions
- How many law programmes are there in Japan?
- 8 law programmes at 5 universities in Japan are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- Can I study law in Japan in English?
- Yes — 88% of the law programmes in Japan in our catalogue are taught in English (7 of 8).
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