Social science programs in Japan
29 universities in Japan offer 87 social science programs open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition for master's degrees in this field is 3,304 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 3,304 USD and 3,304 USD.
Data as of July 17, 2026 · computed from the Global Admissions catalog · amounts in USD
Social science in Japan by degree level
| Degree | Programs | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 15 | 3,304 USD | 6,375 USD | 7,143 USD |
| Master's | 45 | 3,304 USD | 3,304 USD | 3,304 USD |
| PhD | 27 | 3,304 USD | 3,304 USD | 3,304 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist.
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