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Study psychology in Japan

The universities in Japan, what a year of study costs there, and what the government register says about each one.

Photo: Neuroscience, by Unknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Open a university below and use Besuche ihre Website to see its psychology courses. Costs, visa and work rules are in the Japan guide.

Studying in Japan at a glance

Studiengebühren pro Jahr
JPY 535,800 to JPY 643,000
Living costs a month
JPY 105,000 to JPY 105,000
First year, all in, from
EUR 10,100
Work during term
28 Stunden pro Woche
Stay to work after
1 Jahr

Official figures, checked 2026-09-24. Tuition for psychology can differ from the country average.

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Questions students ask

How much does it cost to study psychology in Japan?

Tuition for international students runs from JPY 535,800 to JPY 643,000 a year, and living costs from JPY 105,000 a month. With the visa fee, a first year starts at about EUR 10,100. Fees for psychology can be higher than the average; check the course page.

Can I work while I study in Japan?

Yes, up to 28 hours a week during term on a student visa, and more in the holidays where the rules allow.

Can I stay and work in Japan after I graduate?

Yes: Designated Activities (job hunting) gives you 1 year.

Will my psychology degree from Japan let me work at home?

Psychology is a regulated profession in most countries. Before you apply, check with the professional body in the country where you want to work that it recognises this degree.

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What next?

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