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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. Graduate

    Mathematics (Graduate)

    Osaka University 🇯🇵 Osaka /, Japan

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  2. Major

    Introduction to Mathematicse III : Quantity Relation (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  3. Major

    Introduction to Mathematics I: Character of Number (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  4. Major

    Introduction to Mathematics II : Figure (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  6. Other programmes

    Mathematics

    Akita University 🇯🇵 Akita, Japan

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  7. Major

    Information Mathematics (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  8. Undergraduate

    Mathematics (Undergraduate)

    Kanazawa University 🇯🇵 Kanazawa, Japan

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  9. Bachelor

    Mathematics (Bachelor)

    Nagoya University 🇯🇵 Nagoya, Japan

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  10. Other programmes

    Course: Mathematics 1

    Tsukuba University 🇯🇵 Tsukuba, Tokyo, Japan

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  11. Other programmes

    Discrete mathematics and exercise

    Nagoya University 🇯🇵 Nagoya, Japan

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  12. Graduate

    Mathematics (Graduate)

    Kyoto University 🇯🇵 Kyoto, Japan

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  13. Other programmes

    Course: Mathematics 2

    Tsukuba University 🇯🇵 Tsukuba, Tokyo, Japan

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  15. Teacher training

    Mathematics (Teacher)

    Nagoya University 🇯🇵 Nagoya, Japan

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  16. Other programmes

    Advanced Mathematics

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

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  17. Graduate

    Mathematics (Graduate)

    Tohoku University 🇯🇵 Sendai, Japan

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  18. Other programmes

    Towards Modern Mathematics

    Nagoya University 🇯🇵 Nagoya, Japan

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  19. Teacher training

    National Science and Mathematics (Teacher) (Training Course for School Teachers)

    Shinshu University 🇯🇵 Matsumoto, Nishi-nagano, Wakasato, Ueda, Mi, Japan

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  20. Graduate

    Mathematics and System Development (Interdisciplinary Graduate Program ofSchool of Science and Technology)

    Shinshu University 🇯🇵 Matsumoto, Nishi-nagano, Wakasato, Ueda, Mi, Japan

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  21. Graduate

    Physics and Mathematics Graduate Program

    Nagoya University 🇯🇵 Nagoya, Japan

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  22. Other programmes

    Course: 基礎数学

    Tsukuba University 🇯🇵 Tsukuba, Tokyo, 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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