Engineering programs in Japan

35 universities in Japan offer 230 engineering programs open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition for master's degrees in this field is 3,304 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 3,304 USD and 3,397 USD.

Data as of July 17, 2026 · computed from the Global Admissions catalog · amounts in USD

Engineering in Japan by degree level

Degree Programs 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 18 3,304 USD 3,304 USD 3,304 USD
Master's 109 3,304 USD 3,304 USD 3,397 USD
PhD 103 3,304 USD 3,304 USD 3,304 USD

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist.

Popular engineering programs in Japan

The most-viewed programs in this field right now — each links to the live listing with tuition, requirements and application details.

Program University Degree Tuition / yr
Master in International Robotics Tohoku University Master's 3,634 USD
Bachelor in Integrated Science Program Hokkaido University Bachelor's 3,397 USD
Master in Civil and Environmental Engineering Tokyo Metropolitan University Master's 3,576 USD
Master in Computer and Mathematical Sciences Tohoku University Master's 3,752 USD
PhD in International Graduate Program for Advanced Science Tohoku University PhD 3,389 USD
Master in e3 Environmental Engineering Hokkaido University Master's 3,397 USD
PhD in e3 Sustainable Resources Engineering Hokkaido University PhD 3,397 USD
Master in Materials and Manufacturing Science The University of Osaka Master's 3,397 USD
Master in Chemical Science and Engineering Tokyo Institute of Technology Master's 3,919 USD
Bachelor in International Course Program of Civil Engineering Kyoto University Bachelor's 3,304 USD
Bachelor in Engineering The University of Osaka Bachelor's 3,304 USD
Master in Management of Civil Infrastructure Kyoto University Master's 3,304 USD
Master in Engineering Science The University of Osaka Master's 3,304 USD
PhD in Human Security Engineering Kyoto University PhD 3,304 USD
Master in Mechanical Engineering Tokyo Institute of Technology Master's 3,919 USD
Master in Nuclear Engineering Tokyo Institute of Technology Master's 3,919 USD
PhD in Electrical, Systems, and Control Engineering Program Hiroshima University PhD 3,304 USD
Bachelor in Information Systems Science and Engineering Course Ritsumeikan University Bachelor's 13,043 USD
Master in Materials Engineering Course The University of Tokyo Master's 3,304 USD
Master in Dept. of Earth Resource Science Akita University Master's 3,304 USD
PhD in Geosciences, Geotechnology, and Materials Engineering for Resources Akita University PhD 3,304 USD
PhD in Science and Engineering Special Graduate Program on Disaster Mitigation Study for Asian Students Ehime University PhD 3,304 USD
PhD in Applied Bioresource Science Ehime University PhD 3,304 USD
PhD in Bioresource Production Science Ehime University PhD 3,304 USD

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