Study Biology in Japan
30 programmes in biology at 10 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
Biology programmes
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| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Division of Agriculture, Frontiers in Biosciences | Hokkaido University | Master's | 3,372 USD |
| PhD in Basic Biology Program(three-year doctoral program) | The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI | PhD | 3,372 USD |
| PhD in Basic Biology Program (five-year doctoral program) | The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI | PhD | 3,372 USD |
| Master’s (Doctoral) Program in Science and Technology / Biological Science Division | Sophia University | Master's | — |
| Master in 理工学専攻生物科学領域 | Sophia University | Master's | — |
| Master in 生命科学専攻 | Tokyo Metropolitan University | Master's | — |
Biology in Japan by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 7 | 3,325 USD | 3,372 USD | 3,461 USD |
| Master's | 14 | 3,372 USD | 3,372 USD | 3,372 USD |
| PhD | 9 | 3,278 USD | 3,372 USD | 3,372 USD |
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.
Specialisations within biology
Universities for biology in Japan
Study Biology in Japan: common questions
- How many biology programmes are there in Japan?
- 30 biology programmes at 10 universities in Japan are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a biology degree in Japan cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in biology 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 biology in Japan in English?
- Yes — 100% of the biology programmes in Japan in our catalogue are taught in English (30 of 30).
- Which degree level is cheapest for biology in Japan?
- Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 3,372 USD per year, against 3,372 USD for master's programmes.
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