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Hitotsubashi University was founded in 1875 as the first business school
in Japan, with the mission of nurturing the “Captains of Industry”
essential for the nation’s rapid modernization and development. Over the
years, it has gradually expanded the scope of its research and teaching
to cover all fields of the social sciences, and today enjoys a
well-deserved reputation as one of the top research universities in
Japan. In 2019, it was accredited as one of the few outstanding
Designated National Universities – the only one specializing in the
social sciences.
About Hitotsubashi University
Hitotsubashi University was founded in 1875 as the first business school
in Japan, with the mission of nurturing the “Captains of Industry”
essential for the nation’s rapid modernization and development. Over the
years, it has gradually expanded the scope of its research and teaching
to cover all fields of the social sciences, and today enjoys a
well-deserved reputation as one of the top research universities in
Japan. In 2019, it was accredited as one of the few outstanding
Designated National Universities – the only one specializing in the
social sciences.
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
Hitotsubashi University
Tokyo(Kunitachi), Kunitachi City Japan
# =539QS World University Rankings
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Hitotsubashi University was founded in 1875 as the first business school in Japan, with the mission of nurturing the “Captains of Industry” essential for the nation’s rapid modernization and development. Over the years, it has gradually expanded the scope of its research and teaching to cover all fields of the social sciences, and today enjoys a well-deserved reputation as one of the top research universities in Japan. In 2019, it was accredited as one of the few outstanding Designated National Universities – the only one specializing in the social sciences.
About Hitotsubashi University
Hitotsubashi University was founded in 1875 as the first business school in Japan, with the mission of nurturing the “Captains of Industry” essential for the nation’s rapid modernization and development. Over the years, it has gradually expanded the scope of its research and teaching to cover all fields of the social sciences, and today enjoys a well-deserved reputation as one of the top research universities in Japan. In 2019, it was accredited as one of the few outstanding Designated National Universities – the only one specializing in the social sciences.
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One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
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Hitotsubashi University is one of the top public universities in Chiyoda-ku, Japan. It is ranked #=539 in QS World University Rankings 2025.
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