Hitotsubashi University

Hitotsubashi University

Kunitachi, Japan

"A national university in Kunitachi, Tokyo, focused on social sciences"

Public University Comprehensive 🌐 www.hit-u.ac.jp https://www.hit-u.ac.jp/eng/

At a Glance

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Ranking #575 (QS)
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About Hitotsubashi University

Hitotsubashi University is a national university in Kunitachi, Tokyo, focused on the social sciences. It traces its history to 1875 and has four undergraduate faculties: commerce and management, economics, law, and social sciences. Its graduate business school (International Corporate Strategy) teaches in English.

Rankings & Recognition

#575
QS World University Rankings 2026 Ranked #575 in QS World University Rankings 2027.

Ranked #575 in QS World University Rankings 2027.

Accreditations & Memberships

National university

QS 2026 Performance Breakdown

Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Hitotsubashi University's global standing for that metric.

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Key Facts

1875 Founded
575 QS 2027 Rank
National university Type
Kunitachi Location

Popular Programs

Commerce and Management Economics Law Social Sciences Business Administration

Application Details

Intakes April

Standardized Test Requirements

TestMinimum Score
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Duolingo English Test

Study Abroad & Visa Details

Visa Approval Rate —
I-20 Processing COE + Student visa
Post-Study Work 1 year (job-hunting visa)
Green Card Pathway Highly Skilled Professional (points)

Financials

Application Fee N/A
Avg Scholarship MEXT (Japanese Govt) scholarship

Career Outcomes

58% Placement Ratio
1 year (job-hunting visa) Post-Study Work

Where Graduates Land

Faculty & Alumni

Academic Staff — Student-Staff Ratio — —

Notable Alumni

Campus & Location

Hitotsubashi University has its main Kunitachi campus in western Tokyo.

Campus Details

Kunitachi campus

Campus Forecast

Kunitachi (Tokyo): hot humid summers mild winters

Student Life & Housing

Housing

Check the university site for dormitory and housing options

Dining

Campus cafeterias and nearby restaurants

Health & Wellness

National Health Insurance covers students; campus health centre

Activities & Clubs

Student clubs Sports teams Cultural festivals

Diversity & Demographics

Total Students
International Students
Countries Represented

Cost Deep-Dive

Annual Tuition 5,000 – 15,000 / year

Intakes & Deadlines

Hitotsubashi University admits undergraduates mainly in April. Check the university international admissions site for exact dates, graduate intakes, fees and English-taught programmes.

Scholarships at Hitotsubashi University

1 scholarship available

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All Levels

MEXT (Japanese Government) Scholarship

Tuition + monthly stipend + airfare

Deadline: Ask counsellor

These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.

Academic Requirements

Undergraduate High-school completion. Language proficiency as set by each faculty.
Postgraduate Bachelor's degree for Master's, master's for PhD. Language and entry rules are set by each graduate school.

English Proficiency

IELTS

TOEFL iBT

PTE Academic

Required Documents

Passport copy Application form Highest degree certificate Academic transcripts Statement of purpose Recommendation letters Language certificate (EJU / JLPT / TOEFL / IELTS) Bank balance certificate Photo

Application Process

1
Choose programme
Check the programme list and entry rules on the university admissions site.
2
Apply online
Register on the university admissions site and fill in the application form.
3
Upload & pay
Upload your documents and pay the required application fee.
4
Screening
The university reviews your file; an interview or test may follow.
5
Admission & COE
Receive the admission letter, then the Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
6
Visa & arrive
Apply for a Student visa with the COE, then register your address and join National Health Insurance.

Campus & Location

Hitotsubashi University has its main Kunitachi campus in western Tokyo.

7 of 7 courses
Bachelor's 4
Hitotsubashi University
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Bachelor's courses, Full-time
Study language: Japanese
Duration: 4 years
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Bachelor's Economics
Bachelor's courses, Full-time
Study language: Japanese
Duration: 4 years
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Bachelor's Law
Bachelor's courses, Full-time
Study language: Japanese
Duration: 4 years
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Bachelor's Social Sciences
Bachelor's courses, Full-time
Study language: Japanese
Duration: 4 years
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Master's 3
Hitotsubashi University
📍 Kunitachi
Master's courses, Full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 2 years
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Hitotsubashi University
📍 Kunitachi
Master's courses, Full-time
Study language: Japanese
Duration: 2 years
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Hitotsubashi University
📍 Kunitachi
Master's Law (Master's)
Master's courses, Full-time
Study language: Japanese
Duration: 2 years
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