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Study Mathematics in Japan

Mathematics degrees develop abstract and analytical thinking – algebra, analysis, geometry, statistics and applied mathematics – a foundation for research, data science, finance and engineering.

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  1. PhD / Doctorate

    Applied Mathematics (MS, PhD)

    Fukuoka International University 🇯🇵 Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan, Japan

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  2. Major

    Applied Mathematics (Undergraduate Major)

    Fukuoka International University 🇯🇵 Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan, Japan

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  3. Bachelor

    Mathematics (Bachelor)

    Kyoto University 🇯🇵 Kyoto, Japan

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  4. Master

    Mathematics (Masters)

    Nagoya University 🇯🇵 Nagoya, Japan

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  6. Major

    Mathematics (Major)

    Tohoku University 🇯🇵 Sendai, Japan

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  7. Master

    Mathematics (Masters, PhD)

    Nagoya University 🇯🇵 Nagoya, Japan

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  8. Master

    Mathematics (Master’s Course (Two-Year Program))

    Saga University 🇯🇵 Saga, Japan

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  9. Other programmes

    Advanced Mathematics

    Gifu Shotoku Gakuen University | Junior College 🇯🇵 Takakuwa, Japan

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  10. Graduate

    Graduate School of Mathematics

    Kyushu University 🇯🇵 Fukuoka, Japan

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  11. Other programmes

    Basic Mathematics I ~ IV

    Asia University 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan

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  12. Other programmes

    Mathematics

    Saitama University 🇯🇵 Saitama / 埼玉県, Japan

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Mathematics (Doctorate)

    Osaka University 🇯🇵 Osaka /, Japan

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  15. Undergraduate

    Mathematics (Undergrad.)

    The University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Science 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan

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  16. Other programmes

    Mathematics

    Aichi University of Education 🇯🇵 Aichi, Japan

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    International Doctoral Program in Mathematics

    Kyushu University 🇯🇵 Fukuoka, Japan

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  18. Undergraduate

    Mathematics (Undergraduate)

    Osaka University 🇯🇵 Osaka /, Japan

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  19. Bachelor

    Mathematics (Bachelor)

    Waseda University Tokyo 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan

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  20. Undergraduate

    Mathematics (Undergraduate)

    The University of Tokyo 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Komaba, Kashiwa, Japan

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  21. Master

    International Master's Program in Mathematics

    Kyushu University 🇯🇵 Fukuoka, Japan

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  22. Graduate

    Financial Mathematics (Graduate)

    Seoul National University Graduate School of Business 🇯🇵 Seoul Korea, Japan

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Study Mathematics in Japan – facts and figures

In Japan, 21 universities and colleges offer 53 Mathematics programmes: 3 Bachelor, 4 Master and 3 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Tsukuba, Tokyo, Nagoya, Hachioji and Tokyo. Institutions with the widest choice: Tsukuba University, Nagoya University and Soka University.

Degrees in Mathematics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Mathematics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Mathematics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Mathematics programmes?

The directory lists 53 Mathematics programmes at 21 institutions in Japan. Popular cities include Tsukuba, Tokyo, Nagoya and Hachioji.

How long does it take to study Mathematics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Mathematics programmes in Japan?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Tsukuba University, Nagoya University, Soka University, Kyushu University and Osaka University.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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