Study Architecture in Japan
11 programmes in architecture at 5 universities in Japan are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,372 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,372 USD and 3,372 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Architecture programmes
11 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Architecture and Building Engineering | Tokyo Institute of Technology | Master's | 3,999 USD |
| Master in Department of Architecture and Building Engineering | Institute of Science Tokyo | Master's | 3,372 USD |
| Master in Architecture Program | Hiroshima University | Master's | 3,372 USD |
| Master in Department of Engineering, Architecture and Architectural Engineering Program English Course | Kagoshima University | Master's | 3,372 USD |
| PhD in Architecture Program | Hiroshima University | PhD | 3,372 USD |
| Master in Architecture Program | Hiroshima University | Master's | 3,372 USD |
| Master in Architecture Program | Hiroshima University | Master's | 3,372 USD |
| PhD in Architecture Program | Hiroshima University | PhD | 3,372 USD |
| PhD in Department of Architecture and Building Engineering | Institute of Science Tokyo | PhD | 3,372 USD |
| Master in 都市環境科学専攻 建築学域 | Tokyo Metropolitan University | Master's | — |
| Master in Architecture and Building Engineering | Tokyo Metropolitan University | Master's | — |
Architecture in Japan by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's | 8 | 3,372 USD | 3,372 USD | 3,372 USD |
| PhD | 3 | — | — | — |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Universities for architecture in Japan
Study Architecture in Japan: common questions
- How many architecture programmes are there in Japan?
- 11 architecture programmes at 5 universities in Japan are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a architecture degree in Japan cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in architecture in Japan is 3,372 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,372 USD and 3,372 USD per year.
- Can I study architecture in Japan in English?
- Yes — 100% of the architecture programmes in Japan in our catalogue are taught in English (11 of 11).
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