Nagoya University

Master in Physics and Mathematics Graduate Program(G30)

Nagoya, Japan Taught in English Open to international students

Introduction

Nagoya University, founded in 1871 and located in Nagoya, Japan, is a research-oriented institution with a strong reputation across science, engineering, humanities and social sciences. With a student population of approximately 15,772, the university combines historic traditions with modern research infrastructure, offering a stimulating academic atmosphere for both domestic and international students. The campus supports interdisciplinary collaboration and global engagement.

The university provides a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, many with English-language options or preparatory support for non-Japanese speakers. Research centers, well-equipped laboratories and partnerships with industry enable students to participate in cutting-edge projects and internships. Student support services include academic advising, exchange programs, language courses and career planning to help international students integrate and pursue professional goals.

Admissions vary by program but generally consider academic credentials, test scores and language proficiency; scholarships and fellowships are available for qualified international applicants. Living in Nagoya offers cultural richness, industrial connections and access to Japan’s broader research and employment markets. Nagoya University’s blend of strong research, practical collaboration and supportive services makes it an attractive choice for international students aiming for academic excellence and career readiness.

About the Program

Nagoya University, which describes itself as a comprehensive research university in Japan's Tokai region, offers the Physics and Mathematics Graduate Program (G30) as a master's degree taught in English at its Aichi campus. The university's free and vigorous academic culture, as it describes it, underpins its research output and the graduates it produces who go on to contribute to society. This master's program runs for two years, with admission each October. The program combines the study of physics and mathematics, recognizing the close relationship between the two fields. Coursework typically includes advanced topics in theoretical and applied physics alongside mathematical methods such as differential equations, linear algebra, and numerical analysis, giving students the tools to approach physical problems with mathematical rigor. Students in a combined program of this kind often move toward a research project or thesis in their second year, applying what they have learned in coursework to a specific question at the interface of physics and mathematics. Graduates with training in physics and mathematics have options that include further doctoral study, research positions, and roles in engineering, technology, finance, and data analysis, fields that value strong quantitative and analytical skills. The two-year master's timeline balances coursework with a period of guided research. Studying in Aichi, an area known for its manufacturing and industrial activity, offers students in this program a practical setting in which advanced physics and mathematics connect to engineering and technology work in the surrounding region.

Tuition in Context

This program's tuition is about the same as the typical master's in Japan.

Median tuition for that cohort is 3,304 USD, across 383 programs in our catalog.

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