Universities and research institutes in Japan

The Innovative EcoSystems registry lists 2,362 universities and research institutes in Japan.

Universities and research institutes train the workforce and produce the research a regional economy builds on. Their technology transfer offices license discoveries, spin out companies and partner with industry.

The largest concentrations are in Tokyo (456), Kyoto (90) and Osaka (76).

Japan scores 61.3 out of 100 on the IEPA (2024 edition), ranking 42 of 117 economies.

See Japan on the IEPA ↗

2,362 universities and research institutes

• Sugiyama Jogakuen University
  University or research institute · Nagoya · sugiyama-u.ac.jp
• Surugadai University
  University or research institute · Hannō · surugadai.ac.jp
• Suwa University of Science
  University or research institute · Chino · sus.ac.jp
• Suzugamine Women's College
  University or research institute · Dormant · Hiroshima · suzugamine.ac.jp
• Suzuka Junior College
  University or research institute · Suzuka · suzuka-jc.ac.jp
• Suzuka University
  University or research institute · Suzuka · suzuka-iu.ac.jp
• Suzuka University of Medical Science
  University or research institute · Suzuka · suzuka-u.ac.jp
• Systems Research & Development Institute of Japan
  University or research institute · Tokyo · srdi.or.jp
• Taisei Gakuin University
  University or research institute · Sakai · tgu.ac.jp
• Taisho University
  University or research institute · Tokyo · tais.ac.jp
• Tajimi City Pottery Design and Technical Center
  University or research institute · Tajimi · city.tajimi.lg.jp
• Takachiho University
  University or research institute · Tokyo · takachiho.jp
• Takada Junior College
  University or research institute · Tsu · takada-jc.ac.jp
• Takaishi High School
  University or research institute · Takaishi · osaka-c.ed.jp
• Takamatsu High School
  University or research institute · Takamatsu · kagawa-edu.jp
• Takamatsu Junior College
  University or research institute · Takamatsu · takamatsu-u.ac.jp
• Takamatsu University
  University or research institute · Takamatsu · takamatsu-u.ac.jp
• Takaoka University of Law
  University or research institute · Takaoka · takaoka.ac.jp
• Takarazuka University of Arts & Crafts
  University or research institute · Takarazuka · takara-univ.ac.jp
• Takarazuka University of Medical and Health Care
  University or research institute · Takarazuka · tumh.ac.jp
• Takasaki Advanced Radiation Research Institute
  University or research institute · Takasaki · qst.go.jp
• Takasaki City University of Economics
  University or research institute · Takasaki · tcue.ac.jp
• Takasaki University of Commerce
  University or research institute · Takasaki · tuc.ac.jp
• Takasaki University of Health and Welfare
  University or research institute · Takasaki · takasaki-u.ac.jp
• Takayama College of Car Technology
  University or research institute · Takayama · takayamacollege.ac.jp
• Takezono Higashi Elementary School
  University or research institute · Tsukuba · tsukuba.ed.jp
• Takushoku University
  University or research institute · Tokyo · takushoku-u.ac.jp
• Tama Art University
  University or research institute · Tokyo · tamabi.ac.jp
• Tama University
  University or research institute · Tokyo · tama.ac.jp
• Tamagawa University
  University or research institute · Tokyo · tamagawa.jp
• Tamano General Medical College
  University or research institute · Tamano · tamasen.ac.jp
• Tanaka Institute of Education
  University or research institute · Tokyo · maroon.dti.ne.jp
• Tateyama Elementary School
  University or research institute · Toyama · tym.ed.jp
• Technology Research Institute of Osaka Prefecture
  University or research institute · Dormant · Izumi · tri-osaka.jp
• Teikyo Gakuen Junior College
  University or research institute · Yamanashi Shi · teikyo-gjc.ac.jp
• Teikyo Heisei University
  University or research institute · Tokyo · thu.ac.jp
• Teikyo Junior College
  University or research institute · Tokyo · teikyo-jc.ac.jp
• Teikyo University
  University or research institute · Tokyo · teikyo-u.ac.jp
• Teikyo University Hospital, Mizonokuchi
  University or research institute · Kawasaki · teikyo-mizonokuchi.jp
• Teikyo University of Science
  University or research institute · Uenohara · ntu.ac.jp
• Teisei Gakuen Junior College
  University or research institute · Tokyo · teisei.ac.jp
• Telecom Engineering Center
  University or research institute · Tokyo · telec.or.jp
• Temple University, Japan
  University or research institute · Tokyo · tuj.ac.jp
• Tenri Health Care University
  University or research institute · Tenri · tenriyorozu-u.ac.jp
• Tenri University
  University or research institute · Tenri · tenri-u.ac.jp
• Tenshi College
  University or research institute · Sapporo · tenshi.ac.jp
• Textile Research Institute of Gunma
  University or research institute · Kiryū · pref.gunma.jp
• Tezukayama Gakuin University
  University or research institute · Osaka · tezuka-gu.ac.jp
• Tezukayama University
  University or research institute · Nara · tezukayama-u.ac.jp
• The Advanced Materials Processing Institute Kinki Japan
  University or research institute · Amagasaki · ampi.or.jp
• The Calamity Science Institute
  University or research institute · Osaka · csi.or.jp
• The City Planning Institute of Japan
  University or research institute · Tokyo · cpij.or.jp
• The Dainippon Silk Foundation
  University or research institute · Ami · silk.or.jp
• The Dia Foundation for Research on Ageing Societies
  University or research institute · Tokyo · dia.or.jp
• The Distribution Economics Institute of Japan
  University or research institute · Tokyo · dei.or.jp
• The Economic Research Institute for Northeast Asia
  University or research institute · Niigata · erina.or.jp
• The Energy Conservation Center, Japan
  University or research institute · Tokyo · eccj.or.jp
• The Exploratory Research Center on Life and Living Systems
  University or research institute · Okazaki · excells.orion.ac.jp
• THE General Insurance Institute Of Japan
  University or research institute · Tokyo · sonposoken.or.jp
• The Graduate School of Project Design
  University or research institute · Tokyo · mpd.ac.jp
• The Graduate School of Social Design
  University or research institute · Tokyo · lp.socialdesign.ac.jp
• The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI
  University or research institute · Hayama · soken.ac.jp
• The Gunma Prefectural Education Center
  University or research institute · Isesaki · center.gsn.ed.jp
• The Horological Institute of Japan
  University or research institute · Tokyo · hij-n.com
• The Hyogo Institute of Assistive Technology
  University or research institute · Kobe · assistech.hwc.or.jp
• The Institute For Zen Studies
  University or research institute · Kyoto · zenbunka.or.jp
• The Institute of Buraku Problem
  University or research institute · Kyoto · burakken.jp
• The Institute of Cetacean Research
  University or research institute · Tokyo · icrwhale.org
• THE Institute Of Electrical Installation Engineers Of Japan
  University or research institute · Tokyo · ieiej.or.jp
• The Institute of Energy Economics, Japan
  University or research institute · Tokyo · eneken.ieej.or.jp
• The Institute of Environmental Toxicology
  University or research institute · Jōsō · iet.or.jp
• The Institute of Professional Engineers, Japan
  University or research institute · Tokyo · engineer.or.jp
• The Institute of Statistical Mathematics
  University or research institute · Tokyo · ism.ac.jp
• The Institute of Statistical Research
  University or research institute · Tokyo · zai-keicho.or.jp
• The Iron and Steel Institute of Japan
  University or research institute · Tokyo · isij.or.jp
• The Japan Institute of Metals and Materials
  University or research institute · Sendai · jimm.jp
• The Japan Research Institute for Local Government
  University or research institute · Tokyo · jichisoken.jp
• THE Japan Soy Sauce Technology Center
  University or research institute · Tokyo · shoyu.or.jp
• The Japanese Data Center for Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation
  University or research institute · Nagoya · jdchct.or.jp
• The Japanese Institute of Irrigation and Drainage
  University or research institute · Tokyo · jiid.or.jp
• The Japanese Red Cross Junior College of Akita
  University or research institute · Akita · rcakita.ac.jp
• The Land Institute of Japan
  University or research institute · Tokyo · lij.jp
• The Nakamura Hajime Eastern Institute
  University or research institute · Tokyo · toho.or.jp
• THE Nippon Agricultural Research Institute
  University or research institute · Tokyo · nohken.or.jp
• The Open University of Japan
  University or research institute · Chiba · ouj.ac.jp
• The Overseas Coastal Area Development Institute of Japan
  University or research institute · Tokyo · ocdi.or.jp
• The Polytechnic University of Japan
  University or research institute · Kodaira · uitec.jeed.go.jp
• The Ritsumeikan Trust
  University or research institute · Kyoto · ritsumeikan-trust.jp
• The Salt Industry Center of Japan
  University or research institute · Tokyo · shiojigyo.com
• The Shoto Museum of Art
  University or research institute · Tokyo · shoto-museum.jp
• The Social Development Research Center
  University or research institute · Tokyo · sdrc.jp
• The Tokugawa Institute for the History of Forestry
  University or research institute · Tokyo · tokugawa.or.jp
• The University of Kitakyushu
  University or research institute · Kitakyushu · kitakyu-u.ac.jp
• The University of Nagano
  University or research institute · Nagano · u-nagano.ac.jp
• The University of Osaka
  University or research institute · Osaka · osaka-u.ac.jp
• The University of Shimane Junior College
  University or research institute · Matsue · u-shimane.ac.jp
• The University of Tokyo
  University or research institute · Tokyo · u-tokyo.ac.jp
• Tobacco Institute of Japan
  University or research institute · Tokyo · tioj.or.jp
• Tobu College of Medical Technology
  University or research institute · Saitama · tobuigaku.ac.jp
• Tochigi Mental Health & Welfare Center
  University or research institute · Utsunomiya · pref.tochigi.lg.jp
• Tochigi Prefectural Agricultural Experiment Station
  University or research institute · Utsunomiya · pref.tochigi.lg.jp
• Tochigi Prefectural Forestry Research Center
  University or research institute · Utsunomiya · pref.tochigi.lg.jp
• Tochigi Prefectural Livestock & Dairy Experimental Center
  University or research institute · Nasushiobara · pref.tochigi.lg.jp
• Tochigi Prefectural Utsunomiya Commercial and Business High School
  University or research institute · Utsunomiya · tochigi-edu.ed.jp
• Tochigi Prefecture Kenou Animal Hygiene Service Center Of Tochigi
  University or research institute · Utsunomiya · pref.tochigi.lg.jp
• Toho College of Music
  University or research institute · Kawagoe · toho-music.ac.jp
• Toho Gakuen
  University or research institute · Tokyo · tohogakuen.ac.jp
• Toho Gakuen College of Drama and Music
  University or research institute · Chōfu · college.toho.ac.jp
• Toho Gakuen School of Music
  University or research institute · Chōfu · tohomusic.ac.jp
• Toho Junior College of Music
  University or research institute · Tokyo · toho-music.ac.jp
• Toho University
  University or research institute · Tokyo · global.toho-u.ac.jp
• Tohoku Agricultural Research Center
  University or research institute · Morioka · naro.affrc.go.jp
• Tohoku Bunka Gakuen University
  University or research institute · Sendai · tbgu.ac.jp
• Tohoku Bunkyo Junior College
  University or research institute · Yamagata · t-bunkyo.ac.jp
• Tohoku Bunkyo University
  University or research institute · Yamagata · t-bunkyo.jp
• Tohoku Fukushi University
  University or research institute · Sendai · tfu.ac.jp
• Tohoku Gakuin University
  University or research institute · Sendai · tohoku-gakuin.ac.jp
• Tohoku Institute of Technology
  University or research institute · Sendai · tohtech.ac.jp
• Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University
  University or research institute · Sendai · tohoku-mpu.ac.jp
• Tohoku Seikatsu Bunka Junior College
  University or research institute · Sendai · mishima.ac.jp

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Cities

• Universities and research institutes in Tokyo 456
• Universities and research institutes in Kyoto 90
• Universities and research institutes in Osaka 76
• Universities and research institutes in Nagoya 42
• Universities and research institutes in Tsukuba 42
• Universities and research institutes in Fukuoka 41
• Universities and research institutes in Kobe 37
• Universities and research institutes in Sendai 36
• Universities and research institutes in Yokohama 36
• Universities and research institutes in Sapporo 35
• Universities and research institutes in Chiba 31
• Universities and research institutes in Hiroshima 30
• Universities and research institutes in Niigata 30
• Universities and research institutes in Saitama 29
• Universities and research institutes in Kumamoto 25
• Universities and research institutes in Okayama 25
• Universities and research institutes in Gifu 24
• Universities and research institutes in Nagano 23
• Universities and research institutes in Okazaki 23
• Universities and research institutes in Akita 20
• Universities and research institutes in Kawasaki 20
• Universities and research institutes in Kanazawa 19
• Universities and research institutes in Kitakyushu 17
• Universities and research institutes in Nara 17
• Universities and research institutes in Matsuyama 16
• Universities and research institutes in Miyazaki 16
• Universities and research institutes in Fukushima 15
• Universities and research institutes in Sakai 15
• Universities and research institutes in Maebashi 14
• Universities and research institutes in Nagasaki 14
• Universities and research institutes in Takamatsu 14
• Universities and research institutes in Ōita 13
• Universities and research institutes in Toyama 13
• Universities and research institutes in Tsu 13
• Universities and research institutes in Wakayama 13
• Universities and research institutes in Kurashiki 12
• Universities and research institutes in Saga 12
• Universities and research institutes in Hamamatsu 11
• Universities and research institutes in Kagoshima 11
• Universities and research institutes in Kochi 11
• Universities and research institutes in Takasaki 11
• Universities and research institutes in Aomori 10
• Universities and research institutes in Hachiōji 10
• Universities and research institutes in Morioka 10
• Universities and research institutes in Shizuoka 10
• Universities and research institutes in Utsunomiya 10
• Universities and research institutes in Yamagata 10
• Universities and research institutes in Yamaguchi 10
• Universities and research institutes in Fukui-shi 9
• Universities and research institutes in Ibaraki 9
• Universities and research institutes in Kofu 9
• Universities and research institutes in Mito 9
• Universities and research institutes in Toyota 9
• Universities and research institutes in Hakodate 8
• Universities and research institutes in Nagaoka 8
• Universities and research institutes in Naha 8
• Universities and research institutes in Nishinomiya 8
• Universities and research institutes in Tokushima 8
• Universities and research institutes in Tottori-shi 8
• Universities and research institutes in Toyohashi 8
• Universities and research institutes in Amagasaki 7
• Universities and research institutes in Atsugi 7
• Universities and research institutes in Ebetsu 7
• Universities and research institutes in Fujisawa 7
• Universities and research institutes in Okinawa 7
• Universities and research institutes in Ōtsu 7
• Universities and research institutes in Sagamihara 7
• Universities and research institutes in Yokkaichi 7
• Universities and research institutes in Yokosuka 7
• Universities and research institutes in Dazaifu 6
• Universities and research institutes in Hachinohe 6
• Universities and research institutes in Hirosaki 6
• Universities and research institutes in Kōriyama 6
• Universities and research institutes in Shimonoseki 6
• Universities and research institutes in Suita 6
• Universities and research institutes in Wako 6
• Universities and research institutes in Yonezawa 6
• Universities and research institutes in Hirakata 5
• Universities and research institutes in Ikoma 5
• Universities and research institutes in Ishinomaki 5
• Universities and research institutes in Iwaki 5
• Universities and research institutes in Iwata 5
• Universities and research institutes in Kashiwa 5
• Universities and research institutes in Machida 5
• Universities and research institutes in Matsue 5
• Universities and research institutes in Matsumoto 5
• Universities and research institutes in Sayama 5
• Universities and research institutes in Suzuka 5
• Universities and research institutes in Ube 5
• Universities and research institutes in Asahikawa 4
• Universities and research institutes in Himeji 4
• Universities and research institutes in Ichinomiya 4
• Universities and research institutes in Isesaki 4
• Universities and research institutes in Kamo 4
• Universities and research institutes in Kashihara 4
• Universities and research institutes in Kawagoe 4
• Universities and research institutes in Kure 4
• Universities and research institutes in Kurume 4
• Universities and research institutes in Matsudo 4
• Universities and research institutes in Nisshin 4
• Universities and research institutes in Odawara 4
• Universities and research institutes in Takatsuki 4
• Universities and research institutes in Takayama 4
• Universities and research institutes in Tsuyama 4
• Universities and research institutes in Uji 4
• Universities and research institutes in Yamanashi 4
• Universities and research institutes in Abiko 3
• Universities and research institutes in Ashiya 3
• Universities and research institutes in Beppu 3
• Universities and research institutes in Chōfu-shi 3
• Universities and research institutes in Fukuyama 3
• Universities and research institutes in Hakusan Shi 3
• Universities and research institutes in Hida 3
• Universities and research institutes in Hikone 3
• Universities and research institutes in Ichinoseki 3
• Universities and research institutes in Imizu 3
• Universities and research institutes in Izumi 3
• Universities and research institutes in Jōetsu 3
• Universities and research institutes in Kamakura 3
• Universities and research institutes in Kanzakimachi-kanzaki 3
• Universities and research institutes in Kisarazu 3
• Universities and research institutes in Kitakami 3
• Universities and research institutes in Kitami 3
• Universities and research institutes in Komaki 3
• Universities and research institutes in Kushiro 3
• Universities and research institutes in Matsusaka 3
• Universities and research institutes in Musashino 3
• Universities and research institutes in Nagahama 3
• Universities and research institutes in Nagakute 3
• Universities and research institutes in Nagareyama 3
• Universities and research institutes in Nago 3
• Universities and research institutes in Neyagawa 3
• Universities and research institutes in Ōgaki 3
• Universities and research institutes in Sasebo 3
• Universities and research institutes in Takaoka 3
• Universities and research institutes in Takarazuka 3
• Universities and research institutes in Tokorozawa 3
• Universities and research institutes in Toyonaka 3
• Universities and research institutes in Tsuchiura 3
• Universities and research institutes in Tsuruga 3
• Universities and research institutes in Tsuruoka 3
• Universities and research institutes in Ueda 3