15 English-taught interdisciplinary programs at 10Japanese universities — Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD options for international students.
🎓 Filter Interdisciplinary Programs →Interdisciplinary programs in Japan break traditional faculty boundaries, combining sciences, humanities, and policy studies. Tohoku's International Graduate Program and Tokyo's PEAK bring together students from diverse backgrounds to tackle complex problems. These programs suit students who resist narrow specialization or want to combine technical and humanistic training. Admissions committees look for intellectual breadth and clear research plans that justify crossing disciplinary lines.
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October · ¥900,000/yr for international students on a 「留学」 (Student) residence status entering April 2027 or later. ¥535,800/yr for students enrolled by AY2026, and for those not on Student residence status (e.g. permanent resident, spouse/dependent). Admission fee ¥282,000. From AY2027 Tohoku offers a merit scholarship covering full or half tuition to roughly the top one-third of admitted international students (undergraduate and Master's). The old need-based exemption ends after AY2026. Details pending.
October · ¥900,000/yr for international students on a 「留学」 (Student) residence status entering April 2027 or later. ¥535,800/yr for students enrolled by AY2026, and for those not on Student residence status (e.g. permanent resident, spouse/dependent). Admission fee ¥282,000. From AY2027 Tohoku offers a merit scholarship covering full or half tuition to roughly the top one-third of admitted international students (undergraduate and Master's). The old need-based exemption ends after AY2026. Details pending. Note: Japanese B1+ expected for int'l applicants to this track.
April, September · ¥1,570,000/yr tuition + ¥70,000 registration (¥1,650,600 yr-1, AY2026); revised yearly by CPI
April, September · ¥740,000/yr tuition + ¥70,000 registration (¥820,600 yr-1, AY2026); revised yearly by CPI
April · ¥535,800/yr (AY2026-ref)
April · ¥535,800/yr (AY2026-ref)
April, October · ¥535,800/yr (AY2026-ref)
April, October · ¥535,800/yr (AY2026-ref)
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