Natural science programs in Japan

22 universities in Japan offer 122 natural science programs open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition for master's degrees in this field is 3,369 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 3,369 USD and 3,369 USD.

Data as of August 17, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Natural science in Japan by degree level

Degree Programs 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 18 3,369 USD 3,369 USD 3,369 USD
Master's 54 3,369 USD 3,369 USD 3,369 USD
PhD 50 3,275 USD 3,369 USD 3,369 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.

Popular natural science programs in Japan

The most-viewed programs in this field right now — each links to the live listing with tuition, requirements and application details.

Program University Degree Tuition / yr
Bachelor in International Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Tohoku University Bachelor's 3,369 USD
Master in Chemistry The University of Osaka Master's 3,369 USD
Bachelor in Applied Marine Biology Tohoku University Bachelor's 3,369 USD
Bachelor in Biological Sciences Tokyo Metropolitan University Bachelor's 3,546 USD
Master in International Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Tohoku University Master's 3,369 USD
Master in Physics The University of Osaka Master's 3,369 USD
Master in Applied Chemistry The University of Osaka Master's 3,369 USD
PhD in e3 Mechanical and Space Engineering Hokkaido University PhD 3,369 USD
Master in e3 Applied Physics Hokkaido University Master's 3,369 USD
Master in Biological Sciences Tokyo Metropolitan University Master's 3,546 USD
PhD in Agriculture, Frontiers in Biosciences Hokkaido University PhD 3,369 USD
Master in Applied Chemistry for Environment Tokyo Metropolitan University Master's 3,546 USD
Master in Biostudies Kyoto University Master's 3,369 USD
Master in Chemistry Tokyo Institute of Technology Master's 3,995 USD
Master in Physics Tokyo Institute of Technology Master's 3,995 USD
Master in Earth and Planetary Sciences Tokyo Institute of Technology Master's 3,995 USD
PhD in Department of Earth and Planetary Science (GSGC) The University of Tokyo PhD 3,275 USD
Master in Applied Chemistry Program Hiroshima University Master's 3,369 USD
PhD in Department of Chemistry (GSGC) The University of Tokyo PhD 3,275 USD
PhD in Applied Chemistry Program Hiroshima University PhD 3,369 USD
Master in Department of Physics Institute of Science Tokyo Master's 3,369 USD
Master in Department of Engineering, Chemistry and Biotechnology Program English course Kagoshima University Master's 3,369 USD
PhD in Division of Biological Sciences (International Course in Primatology and Wildlife Research) Kyoto University PhD 3,369 USD
Master in Department of Earth and Planetary Science The University of Tokyo Master's 3,369 USD

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Chemistry 33 Physics 16 Biological Sciences 11 Life Sciences 8 Geosciences 5 Life Science and Technology 5 Biology 4 Space science 4 Biosciences 4 Astronomy 3

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