Asia
Cost of Studying in Japan: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international master's students in Japan is 3,372 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 3,372 USD and 3,372 USD. These figures are computed from 994 programs at 75 universities in Japan listed on Global Admissions; 99% are taught in English.
Data as of August 31, 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.
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.
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Japan?
Yes — 982 of the 994 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 31, 2026.
Is Japan affordable for international students?
A quarter of master's programs in Japan charge 3,372 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 2,156 USD. Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table.
Thinking seriously about Japan?
An advisor who knows the Japan admission process can shortlist programs for your budget and profile, and sanity-check deadlines.
Methodology
All figures are computed from the 994 degree programs that75 universities in Japan list on Global Admissions, as of August 31, 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 31, 2026".