English-Taught AI / Machine Learning in Japan (2027)
English-taught AI / Machine Learning graduate programs at Japanese universities offer international students a path into top research without requiring Japanese-language proficiency. Most English programs require TOEFL iBT 80+ or IELTS 6.5+ but no JLPT. Below are the universities offering English-track AI / Machine Learning for 2027 entry.
Matching programs (10)
AI / Machine Learning at The University of Tokyo
AI and Machine Learning graduate programs at The University of Tokyo: top labs, research directions, English-program availability, and admissions for 2027 entry.
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
Do I need Japanese for English-taught AI / Machine Learning programs?
No — English-taught programs require TOEFL iBT 80+ or IELTS 6.5+ but no JLPT. JLPT N3 mentioned on your application strengthens it but isn't a gate.
What's the tuition?
National universities ¥535,800/year (about $3,600 USD). Private universities ¥1.0–1.8M/year. OIST is free + ¥2.4M/year stipend.
What scholarships work?
MEXT (full tuition + ¥1.7M/year stipend), JASSO Honors Scholarship, foundation scholarships (Honjo, Heiwa Nakajima, Inpex). See our scholarships hub.
When is the application deadline?
For April 2027 entry, most English-track programs have deadlines between July–November 2026. Some run on October entry cycle with January–March 2026 deadlines.