Masters (MS) in Political Science in Japan

8 masters programmes in political science at 5 universities in Japan are open to international students;100% are taught in English.

Data as of September 1, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Political Science programmes

8 programmes

The University of Tokyo
Master's · 3,353 USD/yr
International University of Japan
Master's
National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies
Master's · 3,353 USD/yr
National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies
Master's · 3,353 USD/yr
KOBE UNIVERSITY
Master's · 3,353 USD/yr
Tokyo Metropolitan University
Master's
International University of Japan
Master's
International University of Japan
Master's

Specialisations within political science

Public Policy6Political science2

Universities for political science in Japan

Masters (MS) in Political Science in Japan: common questions

How many political science programmes are there in Japan?
8 political science masters programmes at 5 universities in Japan are open to international students, as of September 1, 2026.
Can I study political science in Japan in English?
Yes — 100% of the political science programmes in Japan in our catalogue are taught in English (8 of 8).

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