AI / Machine Learning Programs Accepting JLPT N3 (2027)
AI / Machine Learning graduate programs accessible at JLPT N3 fall into two buckets: (1) English-taught programs that ignore JLPT entirely, and (2) Japanese-taught kenkyusei (research student) entry where N3 is the practical minimum and you upgrade to N2 during your first year. Below are the universities offering AI / Machine Learning via either path for 2027 entry.
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AI / Machine Learning at The University of Tokyo
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AI / Machine Learning at Kyoto University
AI and Machine Learning graduate programs at Kyoto University: top labs, research directions, English-program availability, and admissions for 2027 entry.
AI / Machine Learning at Osaka University
AI and Machine Learning graduate programs at Osaka University: top labs, research directions, English-program availability, and admissions for 2027 entry.
AI / Machine Learning at Tohoku University
AI and Machine Learning graduate programs at Tohoku University: top labs, research directions, English-program availability, and admissions for 2027 entry.
AI / Machine Learning at Nagoya University
AI and Machine Learning graduate programs at Nagoya University: top labs, research directions, English-program availability, and admissions for 2027 entry.
AI / Machine Learning at Hokkaido University
AI and Machine Learning graduate programs at Hokkaido University: top labs, research directions, English-program availability, and admissions for 2027 entry.
AI / Machine Learning at Kyushu University
AI and Machine Learning graduate programs at Kyushu University: top labs, research directions, English-program availability, and admissions for 2027 entry.
AI / Machine Learning at Institute of Science Tokyo
AI and Machine Learning graduate programs at Institute of Science Tokyo: top labs, research directions, English-program availability, and admissions for 2027 entry.
AI / Machine Learning at Nara Institute of Science and Technology
AI and Machine Learning graduate programs at Nara Institute of Science and Technology: top labs, research directions, English-program availability, and admissions for 2027 entry.
AI / Machine Learning at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
AI and Machine Learning graduate programs at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology: top labs, research directions, English-program availability, and admissions for 2027 entry.
Frequently asked questions
Can I directly enter AI / Machine Learning Master's with N3?
Only if it's an English-taught program. Japanese-taught programs require N2+; the kenkyusei (research-student) path is the standard route for N3 holders.
How does kenkyusei work?
Kenkyusei is a research-student status — you join a lab for 6–12 months, attend without enrolling in coursework, prepare for the Master's entrance exam, and upgrade your JLPT to N2 in parallel. MEXT funds this path.
What's the actual JLPT requirement at top labs?
The graduate school office requires N2 for entry; the lab + supervisor decide your kenkyusei admission, often based on research fit + research-plan strength rather than JLPT alone.