Computer Science Programs Accepting JLPT N2 (2027)
JLPT N2 is the practical floor for direct Japanese-taught Master's enrollment in Computer Science 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 Computer Science for 2027 entry.
Matching programs (10)
Computer Science at The University of Tokyo
Computer Science Master’s and PhD programs at The University of Tokyo: research areas, language of instruction, admissions requirements, tuition, and 2027 application timeline.
Computer Science at Kyoto University
Computer Science Master’s and PhD programs at Kyoto University: research areas, language of instruction, admissions requirements, tuition, and 2027 application timeline.
Computer Science at Osaka University
Computer Science Master’s and PhD programs at Osaka University: research areas, language of instruction, admissions requirements, tuition, and 2027 application timeline.
Computer Science at Tohoku University
Computer Science Master’s and PhD programs at Tohoku University: research areas, language of instruction, admissions requirements, tuition, and 2027 application timeline.
Computer Science at Nagoya University
Computer Science Master’s and PhD programs at Nagoya University: research areas, language of instruction, admissions requirements, tuition, and 2027 application timeline.
Computer Science at Hokkaido University
Computer Science Master’s and PhD programs at Hokkaido University: research areas, language of instruction, admissions requirements, tuition, and 2027 application timeline.
Computer Science at Kyushu University
Computer Science Master’s and PhD programs at Kyushu University: research areas, language of instruction, admissions requirements, tuition, and 2027 application timeline.
Computer Science at Institute of Science Tokyo
Computer Science Master’s and PhD programs at Institute of Science Tokyo: research areas, language of instruction, admissions requirements, tuition, and 2027 application timeline.
Computer Science at Nara Institute of Science and Technology
Computer Science Master’s and PhD programs at Nara Institute of Science and Technology: research areas, language of instruction, admissions requirements, tuition, and 2027 application timeline.
Computer Science at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Computer Science Master’s and PhD programs at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology: research areas, language of instruction, admissions requirements, tuition, and 2027 application timeline.
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 Computer Science programs at all where N2 is enough?
Yes, every program in this list. The typical Computer Science Japanese track requires N2 by enrollment + N2-level reading speed for entrance exam.