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