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    Universities in Japan

    111 PhD Programs in Engineering in Japan

    programs
    111
    programs
    universities
    26
    universities
    taught in English
    100%
    taught in English
    median yearly fee
    3,385 USD
    median yearly fee

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    Also searched as PhD in Engineering in Japan and Doctorate in Engineering in Japan.

    Japan has 111 phd programs in engineering open to international students, at 26 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 3,385 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 3,385 USD and 3,385 USD.

    Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

    Engineering programs

    1–24 of 111 · page 1 of 5

    PhD · 3,385 USD per year
    PhD · 3,385 USD per year
    PhD · 3,385 USD per year
    PhD · 3,385 USD per year
    PhD · 3,385 USD per year
    PhD · 3,385 USD per year
    PhD · 3,385 USD per year
    PhD · 3,385 USD per year
    PhD · 3,385 USD per year
    PhD · 4,015 USD per year
    PhD · 3,385 USD per year
    PhD · 3,385 USD per year
    PhD · 3,291 USD per year
    PhD · 3,385 USD per year

    Specializations within engineering

    Science36Science and Technology15Engineering8Mechanical Engineering7Design5Technology5Civil and Environmental Engineering4Electrical Engineering4Civil Engineering3Engineering Sciences3

    Top universities for Engineering in Japan

    Ranked by how many engineering programs each one runs in Japan — the count is next to the name.

    PhD in Engineering in Japan: common questions

    How many engineering programs are there in Japan?
    111 engineering phd programs at 26 universities in Japan are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
    How much does a engineering degree in Japan cost?
    The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in engineering in Japan is 3,385 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 3,385 USD and 3,385 USD a year.
    Can I study engineering in Japan in English?
    Yes — 100% of the engineering programs in Japan in our catalog are taught in English (111 of 111).

    Planning to study engineering in Japan?

    An advisor who knows admissions in Japan can shortlist engineering programs for your budget and profile.