1. University of Tokyo

The University of Tokyo ranks 23rd in the latest QS World University Rankings, and is a world leader in physics, chemistry and engineering.

2. Kyoto University

Kyoto University, ranked 36th, is a first-class institution in Asia, enjoying a high reputation in the world, and is known as the "cradle of scientists".

3. tokyo institute of technology

Tokyo institute of technology's QS World University ranks 55th lower and has the reputation of "Japan's Massachusetts Institute of Technology", which is the best university in engineering in Japan.

4. Osaka University

Osaka University, ranked 68th in the world, is a world-class comprehensive university with a wide range of majors. It's a national university in Japan, and the tuition is relatively low.

5. Northeastern University

Northeastern University ranks 79th in the world and has a long history. It is the third national university in Japan. Besides the very high quality of teaching, its tuition is relatively low.

6. Nagoya University

Nagoya University World Ranking 1 12. Founded in 187 1, it belongs to a national university and has a strong specialty in chemical physics.

7. Kyushu University

Kyushu University, ranked 135 in the world, is a top university in Japan. Founded in 19 1 1, it is excellent in science and engineering. Guo Moruo, a famous writer and historian, studied in this school.

8. Hokkaido University

Hokkaido University, founded in 1876, is one of the earliest national universities in Japan and one of the seven imperial universities. The latest QS world university ranking is 14 1.