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

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
PhD in Institute of Integrated Science and Technology(IIST) Major in Computer and Information Sciences Hosei University PhD 3,619 USD
PhD in Chemical System Engineering Course The University of Tokyo PhD 3,278 USD
PhD in Materials Engineering Course The University of Tokyo PhD 3,278 USD
PhD in Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering The University of Tokyo PhD 3,278 USD
Doctoral Course: Advanced Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Molecular Engineering University of Fukui PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering Program Hiroshima University PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Electrical, Systems, and Control Engineering Program Hiroshima University PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Division of Materials Science and Engineering Hokkaido University PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Department of Systems and Control Engineering Institute of Science Tokyo PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Nagoya Institute of Technology PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Major of Science and Technology Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University PhD —
PhD in Geosciences, Geotechnology, and Materials Engineering for Resources Akita University PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Graduate School of Science and Engineering | Graduate School of Science and Engineering Ehime University PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Chemical Engineering Program Hiroshima University PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Mechanical Engineering Program Hiroshima University PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Department of Materials Science and Engineering Institute of Science Tokyo PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Physical Science and Engineering Nagoya Institute of Technology PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Aeronautics and Astronautics Course The University of Tokyo PhD 3,278 USD
PhD in Department of Forest Science The University of Tokyo PhD 3,278 USD
PhD in Information Technology Special Course in English The Universtiy of Osaka PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Special Program of “Engineering Science 21st Century” The Universtiy of Osaka PhD 3,372 USD
Doctoral Course: Advanced Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Applied Physics University of Fukui PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Division of Environmental Engineering Hokkaido University PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Department of Materials Science and Engineering Institute of Science Tokyo PhD 3,372 USD

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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