Einar H. Dyvik
Research expert covering Nordics and global data for society, economy, and politics
Tertiary education in Japan - statistics & facts
Students in Japan can choose from four types of institutions for tertiary education: universities, junior colleges, professional training colleges, and colleges of technology. University usually takes four years for a bachelor鈥檚 degree and an additional two years for a master鈥檚 degree with, for example, a social science or science major. A doctoral degree generally takes three additional years to complete. Medical or dental degrees require six years of studies and include a medical internship.
