Biology and Life Sciences Master's Programs in Japan (2027)
Biology and Life Sciences Master's programs at top Japanese universities run 2 years and are among Asia's most cost-effective routes to high-quality STEM research. Combined with MEXT scholarship or a foundation scholarship plus tuition waiver, most international students complete their Master's at zero out-of-pocket cost.
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
What does it cost?
National universities ¥535,800/year (about $3,600 USD). Private universities ¥1.0–1.8M/year. OIST is free + stipend.
Can I apply with no Japanese?
Yes for English-taught programs (most universities have at least one English option in Biology and Life Sciences). Japanese-taught programs require JLPT N2 minimum.
What scholarships are available?
MEXT, JASSO Honors, foundation scholarships, university-internal merit scholarships. Most international Master's students combine multiple sources.