Formal science programs in Japan
8 universities in Japan offer 16 formal science programs open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition for master's degrees in this field is 3,397 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 3,304 USD and 3,576 USD.
Data as of July 17, 2026 · computed from the Global Admissions catalog · amounts in USD
Formal science in Japan by degree level
| Degree | Programs | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 2 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 9 | 3,304 USD | 3,397 USD | 3,576 USD |
| PhD | 5 | 3,304 USD | 3,304 USD | 3,304 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist.
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