Study Earth Sciences in Japan
6 programmes in earth sciences at 3 universities in Japan are open to international students; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Earth Sciences programmes
6 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Earth and Planetary Sciences | Tokyo Institute of Technology | Master's | 3,999 USD |
| Bachelor in College of Geoscience | University of Tsukuba | Bachelor's | 3,372 USD |
| PhD in Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences | Institute of Science Tokyo | PhD | 3,372 USD |
| Master in Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences | Institute of Science Tokyo | Master's | 3,372 USD |
| PhD in Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences | Institute of Science Tokyo | PhD | 3,372 USD |
| Doctoral Program in Geosciences, Degree Programs in Life and Earth Sciences | University of Tsukuba | PhD | 3,372 USD |
Earth Sciences in Japan by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 1 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 2 | — | — | — |
| 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.
Specialisations within earth sciences
Geosciences 5 Soil science 1
Universities for earth sciences in Japan
Study Earth Sciences in Japan: common questions
- How many earth sciences programmes are there in Japan?
- 6 earth sciences programmes at 3 universities in Japan are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- Can I study earth sciences in Japan in English?
- Yes — 100% of the earth sciences programmes in Japan in our catalogue are taught in English (6 of 6).
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