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Cost of Studying in Japan: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international master's students in Japan is 3,369 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 3,369 USD and 3,369 USD. These figures are computed from 923 programs at 75 universities in Japan listed on Global Admissions; 99% are taught in English.
Data as of August 17, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as our data changes
Tuition in Japan by degree level
The 25th–75th percentile range shows what the middle half of programs charge — a more honest picture than a single average.
| Degree | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 3,369 USD | 3,369 USD | 8,054 USD | 126 |
| Master's | 3,369 USD | 3,369 USD | 3,369 USD | 404 |
| PhD | 3,369 USD | 3,369 USD | 3,369 USD | 334 |
Why the numbers look this way: Japan's education ministry sets a standard national tuition for public universities — ¥535,800 a year — which is why so many programs share the same fee.
Cheapest degree programs in Japan
The lowest published international tuition on Global Admissions for Japan right now — each links to the live program.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral course | Meiji University | PhD | 2,154 USD |
| PhD in Graduate Department of Computer and Information Systems | The University of Aizu | PhD | 3,275 USD |
| Master in Computer and Information Systems/Information Technologies and Project Management | The University of Aizu | Master's | 3,275 USD |
| Bachelor in Department of Computer Science and Engineering | The University of Aizu | Bachelor's | 3,275 USD |
| PhD in International Doctoral Degree Program: Information, Technology, and Society in Asia(ITASIA) | The University of Tokyo | PhD | 3,275 USD |
| PhD in Department of Chemistry (GSGC) | The University of Tokyo | PhD | 3,275 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Japan?
Yes — 911 of the 923 degree programs in Japan on Global Admissions (99%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in Japan accept international students?
75 universities in Japan list programs open to international applicants on Global Admissions as of August 17, 2026.
Is Japan affordable for international students?
A quarter of master's programs in Japan charge 3,369 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 2,154 USD . Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table .
Next steps for Japan: browse programs by field of study , upcoming application deadlines , the study-in-Japan guide , or estimate your total cost including living expenses .
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Methodology
All figures are computed from the 923 degree programs that 75 universities in Japan list on Global Admissions, as of August 17, 2026. Tuition quartiles use the yearly tuition each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; programs without published tuition are excluded from quartiles but counted in totals. "English-taught" counts programs whose language of instruction is English. Cite as: "Global Admissions data, August 17, 2026".