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 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
PhD in IGP (B) Science Tokyo - RIKEN Institute of Science Tokyo PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Nagoya Institute of Technology and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Joint Degree Doctoral Program in Energy Conversion Systems Nagoya Institute of Technology PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Dept. of Policy Studies, Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Program (STI) National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Human Resources Development Program for Design and Experimental Verification of Innovative Materials and Devices The Universtiy of Osaka PhD 3,372 USD
Doctoral Course: Advanced Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering University of Fukui PhD 3,372 USD
Doctoral Course: Advanced Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Applied Chemistry and Biotechnology University of Fukui PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Bioresource Production Science Ehime University PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Department of Systems and Control Engineering Institute of Science Tokyo PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Applied Science Program Kochi University PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Architecture ,Civil Engineering and Industrial Management Engineering Nagoya Institute of Technology PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in International Graduate Program in the Field of Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Studiess(Doctoral Degree) The University of Tokyo PhD 3,278 USD
Doctoral Course: Advanced Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Intelligent Information Systems University of Fukui PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Department of Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, and Ocean Engineering Yokohama National University PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Chemical Engineering Program Hiroshima University PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Department of Chemical Science and Engineering Institute of Science Tokyo PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Integrated Science and Engineering Major (Mathematics/Electrical, Electronic and Information Engineering/Chemical, Energy and Environmental Engineering/Life Science and Biotechnology) Kansai University PhD
PhD in Department of Engineering Kochi University of Technology PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Astronomical Science Program (five-year doctoral program) The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Integrated Engineering Science (Special Academic Courses in English) Akita University PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in The Three-year Special Program for International Students in Tropical and Subtropical Agriculture and Related Sciences, Applied Bioresource Science Ehime University PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Graduate School of Science and Engineering | Graduate School of Science and Engineering Saitama University PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Fusion Science Program (five-year doctoral program) The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI 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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