Study Engineering in Japan

269 programmes in engineering at 39 universities in Japan are open to international students;100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,353 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,353 USD and 3,353 USD.

Data as of August 31, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Engineering programmes

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Master's · 3,353 USD/yr
Master's · 3,353 USD/yr
Master's · 3,353 USD/yr
PhD · 3,260 USD/yr
Master's · 3,353 USD/yr
Bachelor's · 3,353 USD/yr

Engineering in Japan by degree level

Bachelor's· 19 programmes
Median 3,353 USD/yr · middle half 3,353 USD–3,353 USD
Master's· 130 programmes
Median 3,353 USD/yr · middle half 3,353 USD–3,353 USD
PhD· 120 programmes
Median 3,353 USD/yr · middle half 3,353 USD–3,353 USD

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

Specialisations within engineering

Science71Engineering38Science and Technology21Mechanical Engineering18Civil and Environmental Engineering15Electrical Engineering15Design10Civil Engineering8Materials Science8Technology8

Universities for engineering in Japan

Study Engineering in Japan: common questions

How many engineering programmes are there in Japan?
269 engineering programmes at 39 universities in Japan are open to international students, as of August 31, 2026.
How much does a engineering degree in Japan cost?
The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in engineering in Japan is 3,353 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,353 USD and 3,353 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 (268 of 269).
Which degree level is cheapest for engineering in Japan?
Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 3,353 USD per year, against 3,353 USD for phd programmes.

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