Civil Engineering Master's Programs in Japan (2027)
Civil Engineering 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 (8)
Civil Engineering at The University of Tokyo
Civil Engineering Master’s and PhD at The University of Tokyo: structural, environmental, and infrastructure research; English-track options and 2027 admissions.
Civil Engineering at Kyoto University
Civil Engineering Master’s and PhD at Kyoto University: structural, environmental, and infrastructure research; English-track options and 2027 admissions.
Civil Engineering at Osaka University
Civil Engineering Master’s and PhD at Osaka University: structural, environmental, and infrastructure research; English-track options and 2027 admissions.
Civil Engineering at Tohoku University
Civil Engineering Master’s and PhD at Tohoku University: structural, environmental, and infrastructure research; English-track options and 2027 admissions.
Civil Engineering at Nagoya University
Civil Engineering Master’s and PhD at Nagoya University: structural, environmental, and infrastructure research; English-track options and 2027 admissions.
Civil Engineering at Hokkaido University
Civil Engineering Master’s and PhD at Hokkaido University: structural, environmental, and infrastructure research; English-track options and 2027 admissions.
Civil Engineering at Kyushu University
Civil Engineering Master’s and PhD at Kyushu University: structural, environmental, and infrastructure research; English-track options and 2027 admissions.
Civil Engineering at Institute of Science Tokyo
Civil Engineering Master’s and PhD at Institute of Science Tokyo: structural, environmental, and infrastructure research; English-track options 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 Civil Engineering). 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.