Biology and Life Sciences Programs Accepting JLPT N2 (2027)
JLPT N2 is the practical floor for direct Japanese-taught Master's enrollment in Biology and Life Sciences at most Japanese universities. With N2 you can enter Japanese-track programs without going through kenkyusei status first. English-track programs ignore JLPT entirely. Below are the universities offering Biology and Life Sciences for 2027 entry.
Matching programs (10)
Biology and Life Sciences at The University of Tokyo
Biology and Life Sciences graduate programs at The University of Tokyo: molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics research, and 2027 admissions.
Biology and Life Sciences at Kyoto University
Biology and Life Sciences graduate programs at Kyoto University: molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics research, and 2027 admissions.
Biology and Life Sciences at Osaka University
Biology and Life Sciences graduate programs at Osaka University: molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics research, and 2027 admissions.
Biology and Life Sciences at Tohoku University
Biology and Life Sciences graduate programs at Tohoku University: molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics research, and 2027 admissions.
Biology and Life Sciences at Nagoya University
Biology and Life Sciences graduate programs at Nagoya University: molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics research, and 2027 admissions.
Biology and Life Sciences at Hokkaido University
Biology and Life Sciences graduate programs at Hokkaido University: molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics research, and 2027 admissions.
Biology and Life Sciences at Kyushu University
Biology and Life Sciences graduate programs at Kyushu University: molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics research, and 2027 admissions.
Biology and Life Sciences at Institute of Science Tokyo
Biology and Life Sciences graduate programs at Institute of Science Tokyo: molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics research, and 2027 admissions.
Biology and Life Sciences at Nara Institute of Science and Technology
Biology and Life Sciences graduate programs at Nara Institute of Science and Technology: molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics research, and 2027 admissions.
Biology and Life Sciences at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Biology and Life Sciences graduate programs at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology: molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics research, and 2027 admissions.
Frequently asked questions
Can I enroll directly in a Japanese-taught Master's with N2?
Yes at almost all national universities. Mathematics + literature programs sometimes prefer N1; STEM fields generally accept N2.
Should I aim for N1 anyway?
If you want a research-only career in Japan post-graduation, N1 makes you 10× more competitive in the academic job market. For Master's admissions, N2 is sufficient.
Are there Biology and Life Sciences programs at all where N2 is enough?
Yes, every program in this list. The typical Biology and Life Sciences Japanese track requires N2 by enrollment + N2-level reading speed for entrance exam.