PhD in Engineering in Japan
120 phd programmes in engineering at 26 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 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Engineering programmes
1–24 of 120 · page 1 of 5
Specialisations within engineering
Science 37 Science and Technology 15 Engineering 9 Mechanical Engineering 8 Civil and Environmental Engineering 6 Design 5 Electrical Engineering 5 Technology 5 Materials Science 4 Chemical Engineering 3
Universities for engineering in Japan
PhD in Engineering in Japan: common questions
- How many engineering programmes are there in Japan?
- 120 engineering phd programmes at 26 universities in Japan are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a engineering degree in Japan cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in engineering 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 engineering in Japan in English?
- Yes — 100% of the engineering programmes in Japan in our catalogue are taught in English (120 of 120).
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