71 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Japan

The International Cooperation Policy Master's program from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) provides students with policy-oriented and practical advice, drawing on diverse fields to train creative professionals who can understand complex challenges from multiple perspectives and formulate feasible solutions with integrative approaches from global, regional and local perspectives. 

Meiji University offers courses in three concentration areas: Public Policy, International Development Policy, and Community Planning and Management. 

The Special Course on Development Policy from Kobe University seeks to meet the needs of both the international community and Japan.

At the Community Design Studies program offered by Utsunomiya University you will acquire the ability to analyze practical knowledge in the community and reflect its perception into the community as a leader in various fields who values academism and designs wealthy community.

The degree in Political Science at Waseda University promotes the scientific understanding of politics. A pervasive feature of human existence, politics entails both cooperation and conflict—in our local communities, in domestic and international environments, and on a global scale.

Human Cognition and Behavior Osaka Metropolitan University (OMU)aim to cultivate individuals capable of addressing the intricate challenges within modern society stemming from internal human factors. 

East Asia is one of the most diverse, dynamic and complex region in the world. Our vision is to forecast a better future of East Asia by studying the history, environment, and societies in this region.Comprehensive East Asian and Japanese Studies is offered at Kyushu University 

The Japanese and Asian Economy and Management program from Saitama University offers students the option of pursuing a degree with a disciplinary focus in either the liberal arts or in economics and business, providing them with broad, in-depth study of Japanese and Asian history, culture, economy and management from a global or multi-cultural perspective. 

The Korean Language and Culture programme at the University of Toyama was established to nurture interdisciplinary research skills, encourage the development of advanced specialty skills, and promote an international point of view.

The East Asian Languages and Cultures programme at the University of Toyama was established to nurture interdisciplinary research skills, encourage the development of advanced specialty skills, and promote an international point of view.

International Cooperation, Security and Safety from Kyushu University carries out theoretical, historical and practical studies aiming to contribute to the justice and the sustainability of the world.

The Economics - Sustainable Economy Program Program at Osaka University admits 55 students annually; it is ranked as one of the best economics graduate programs in Japan.

The International Technology Management degree at The University of Tokyo aims to nurture the next generation of technology managers thorough rigorous training in the theories and practice of innovation management.

The Economics (MEc) program at Tokyo Metropolitan University seeks to produce researchers and practitioners who possess expert knowledge in economics-related fields and who are capable of undertaking research in a wide range of fields relating to relevant academic and practical issues. 

The Geography programme at the University of Toyama was established to nurture interdisciplinary research skills, encourage the development of advanced specialty skills, and promote an international point of view. 

Economics at Waseda University students can be confident that the sophisticated expert knowledge and skills in Economic data analysis that they learn in our Master’s Program can be put to use immediately upon entry into a wide variety of corporate or research environments. 

The Graduate School of Economics in the University of Toyama offers two Master's degree programs, in "Regional and Economic Policy" and "Business Administration." 

The Japanese Language and Culture programme at the University of Toyama was established to nurture interdisciplinary research skills, encourage the development of advanced specialty skills, and promote an international point of view.

The Graduate School of Social Sciences is composed of the following two majors: Major in Global Society and Major in Policy Sciences. Learn more with Social Sciences from Waseda University.

The Japan-Global Development Program from International University of Japan is a two-year master’s program offered jointly by the GSIR and GSIM to provide students the opportunity to learn universal development and growth logic in the fields of politics, economy, and management, using Japan’s experiences in economic development and corporate growth as basic case materials.