Study Physics in Japan
19 programmes in physics at 9 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 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Physics programmes
19 programmes
Physics in Japan by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 1 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 11 | 3,372 USD | 3,372 USD | 3,372 USD |
| PhD | 7 | 3,325 USD | 3,372 USD | 3,372 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.
Universities for physics in Japan
Study Physics in Japan: common questions
- How many physics programmes are there in Japan?
- 19 physics programmes at 9 universities in Japan are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a physics degree in Japan cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in physics 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 physics in Japan in English?
- Yes — 100% of the physics programmes in Japan in our catalogue are taught in English (19 of 19).
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