Hitotsubashi University, nestled in Tokyo’s vibrant intellectual landscape, it stands as Japan’s premier institution for social sciences and humanities. Founded in 1875 as the nation’s first business school, this prestigious university combines rigorous scholarship with an intimate learning environment that fosters deep intellectual engagement. The university’s distinctive seminar-style education, with its exceptional 1:8 faculty to student ratio, creates an atmosphere of lively discourse and meaningful mentorship.
Beyond the classroom, the university’s location provides unparalleled access to Tokyo’s rich cultural tapestry. The university’s strong industry connections and research initiatives offer practical pathways to apply classroom knowledge in professional settings. Read more about Hitotsubashi University’s exchange program here.
The main teaching and research activities take place at Kunitachi Campus in western Tokyo. Kodaira Kokusai (International) Campus is equipped with residence halls for both domestic and international students, along with excellent sports facilities.
Undergraduate students are accepted in one of the five faculties.
- -Commerce and Management
- -Economics
- -Law
- -Social Sciences
- -Social Data Science
Graduate students are accepted in one of the seven graduate schools. For the details of each graduate school, please refer to this link.
In addition to the courses offered by each faculty/graduate school, Japanese language courses are also available to both undergraduate and graduate exchange students.
Credit Equivalency: TBC
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Housing: Please find more information here.
