AI / Machine Learning PhD Programs in Japan (2027)
AI / Machine Learning PhD programs in Japan run 3 years (5 max), with funding through MEXT, OIST PhD Fellowship, JSPS DC1/DC2 fellowships, foundation scholarships, or lab funding. Strong industry partnerships create employment paths after graduation.
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
How long is a Japanese AI / Machine Learning PhD?
Standard 3 years; can extend to 5. Many international students enter after Master's; some Japanese programs accept direct-from-Bachelor's into 5-year integrated PhD.
What funding is available?
MEXT (~¥1.7M/year + tuition), OIST PhD Fellowship (¥2.4M/year + tuition), JSPS DC1/DC2 (¥2.4M/year), foundation scholarships, university tuition waivers.
Are there English-taught PhD programs?
Yes — OIST is entirely English; G30 universities offer English-taught PhD; NAIST and JAIST have substantial English programs. Each AI / Machine Learning PhD has English-track options at most universities.