77 English-taught science programs at 27Japanese universities — Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD options for international students.
🎓 Filter Science Programs →Japanese science faculties excel in physics, chemistry, and mathematics, with strong links to national research institutes like RIKEN. Kyoto University's science programs have produced multiple Nobel laureates, and Tohoku's materials science ranks among the world's best. Graduate programs typically accept April and September intakes, with tuition waivers available for high-achieving international students. The research culture emphasizes precision and long-term thinking — ideal for students planning academic careers.
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October · ¥535,800/yr + ¥282,000 admission. Monthly scholarship provided to GSGC students. Applications 7–22 Dec 2026 (JST) for Oct 2027 entry.
October · ¥642,960/yr (AY2026)
April, October · ~¥535,800/yr (~₹3 lakh); English-medium option varies by lab; fees: ¥10,000 application + ¥282,000 admission
April, October · ~¥520,800/yr (~₹2.9 lakh); English-medium option varies by lab; fees: ¥10,000 application + ¥282,000 admission
October · ¥535,800/yr + ¥282,000 admission
October · ¥535,800/yr + ¥282,000 admission
October · ¥535,800/yr + ¥282,000 admission
October · ¥535,800/yr + ¥282,000 admission
October · ¥535,800/yr + ¥282,000 admission
October · ¥535,800/yr + ¥282,000 admission
October · ¥535,800/yr + ¥282,000 admission
October · ¥535,800/yr + ¥282,000 admission
October · ¥535,800/yr + ¥282,000 admission
October · ¥535,800/yr + ¥282,000 admission
October · ¥535,800/yr + ¥282,000 admission
October · ¥535,800/yr + ¥282,000 admission
October · ¥535,800/yr + ¥282,000 admission
October · ¥535,800/yr + ¥282,000 enrollment (enrollment fee and first-semester tuition waived for all entrants)
April, October · ~¥535,800/yr (~₹3 lakh)
April, October · ~¥535,800/yr (~₹3 lakh)
April, October · ~¥535,800/yr (~₹3 lakh)
April, October · ~¥535,800/yr (~₹3 lakh); admission ¥282,000 + application ¥30,000. English-medium.
April, October · ~¥535,800/yr (~₹3 lakh); admission ¥282,000 + application ¥30,000. 3-yr doctoral, English-medium.
April, October · ¥535,800/yr (grad total ≈ ¥1.07M over 2 yrs at standard rate) + ¥282,000 admission + ¥30,000 application (AY2026) — standard national rate; AY2027 international-student differential not confirmed for Osaka (check Osaka press/news before AY2027 entry).
April, October · ¥535,800/yr (grad total ≈ ¥1.61M over 3 yrs at standard rate) + ¥282,000 admission + ¥30,000 application (AY2026) — standard national rate; AY2027 international-student differential not confirmed for Osaka (check Osaka press/news before AY2027 entry).
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 · ¥535,800/yr + ¥282,000 admission (~₹3 lakh/yr). From AY2027 a Tohoku PhD (¥535,800) is cheaper per year than a Master's (¥900,000).
April, 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.
April, October · ¥535,800/yr + ¥282,000 admission (~₹3 lakh/yr). From AY2027 a Tohoku PhD (¥535,800) is cheaper per year than a Master's (¥900,000).
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 · ¥535,800/yr + ¥282,000 admission (~₹3 lakh/yr). From AY2027 a Tohoku PhD (¥535,800) is cheaper per year than a Master's (¥900,000).
April, October · ¥608,800/yr for international students on a 「留学」 (Student) residence status enrolling AY2027 or later (¥535,800/yr for students enrolled by AY2026). Admission fee ¥282,000. (University of Tsukuba, Malaysia campus excluded.)
April, October · ¥608,800/yr for international students on a 「留学」 (Student) residence status enrolling AY2027 or later (¥535,800/yr for students enrolled by AY2026). Admission fee ¥282,000. (University of Tsukuba, Malaysia campus excluded.)
September · ¥608,800/yr for international students on a 「留学」 (Student) residence status enrolling AY2027 or later (¥535,800/yr for students enrolled by AY2026). Admission fee ¥282,000. (University of Tsukuba, Malaysia campus excluded.)
April, October · ¥642,960/yr × 3 + ¥282,000 admission = ¥2,210,880 total; application window 8–9 Dec 2026 (Apr-2027 2nd round + Oct-2027 1st round); English-medium/dissertation route confirmed
April, October · ¥642,960/yr × 3 + ¥282,000 admission = ¥2,210,880 total; application window 8–9 Dec 2026 (Apr-2027 2nd round + Oct-2027 1st round); English-medium/dissertation route confirmed
April, October · ¥642,960/yr (~₹3.5 lakh) AY2026
April, October · ¥642,960/yr (~₹3.5 lakh) AY2026
September · ¥520,800/yr (¥260,400/sem). Admission ¥282,000 (¥141,000 Tokyo residents), screening ¥30,000. Public univ; fees subject to revision.
April, October · ¥520,800/yr (¥260,400/sem). Admission ¥282,000 (¥141,000 Tokyo residents), screening ¥30,000. Public univ; fees subject to revision.
April, October · ¥520,800/yr (¥260,400/sem). Admission ¥282,000 (¥141,000 Tokyo residents), screening ¥30,000. Public univ; fees subject to revision.
April · ¥260,400/semester (~₹1.6 lakh/sem) - public univ; first cohort Apr 2027
April · ~¥535,800/yr (~₹3 lakh)
April · ~¥535,800/yr (~₹3 lakh)
April, October · ~¥535,800/yr (~₹3 lakh)
April, October · ~¥535,800/yr (~₹3 lakh)
April, October · ¥535,800/yr + ¥282,000 admission (national university standard). Special Selection for International Students; 7 majors across marine sciences and technology
April, October · ¥535,800/yr + ¥282,000 admission (national university standard). Doctoral programs in Applied Marine Biosciences and Applied Marine Environmental Studies
April, September · ~¥1,364,000–1,390,000 first year (AY2027). English-based degree program
April, September · ~¥980,000–1,006,000 first year (AY2027). English-based degree program
April, September · ~¥1,425,000–1,494,500 first year (AY2027). English-based degree program
April, September · ~¥1,004,500–1,034,500 first year (AY2027). English-based degree program
April, October · AY2026: ¥535,800/yr + ¥382,000 enrolment (non-Osaka-resident; ¥282,000 for residents) + ¥30,000 application
April, October · AY2026: ¥535,800/yr + ¥382,000 enrolment (non-Osaka-resident; ¥282,000 for residents) + ¥30,000 application
April, October · ¥535,800/yr (AY2026-ref)
April, October · ¥535,800/yr (AY2026-ref)
April, October · Fee not precisely published — confirm with the graduate school.
April, October · Fee not precisely published — confirm with the graduate school.
April, October · ¥535,800/yr (AY2026-ref)
April, October · ¥535,800/yr (AY2026-ref)
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