Materials Science Programs Accepting JLPT N3 (2027)
Materials Science graduate programs accessible at JLPT N3 fall into two buckets: (1) English-taught programs that ignore JLPT entirely, and (2) Japanese-taught kenkyusei (research student) entry where N3 is the practical minimum and you upgrade to N2 during your first year. Below are the universities offering Materials Science via either path 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 directly enter Materials Science Master's with N3?
Only if it's an English-taught program. Japanese-taught programs require N2+; the kenkyusei (research-student) path is the standard route for N3 holders.
How does kenkyusei work?
Kenkyusei is a research-student status — you join a lab for 6–12 months, attend without enrolling in coursework, prepare for the Master's entrance exam, and upgrade your JLPT to N2 in parallel. MEXT funds this path.
What's the actual JLPT requirement at top labs?
The graduate school office requires N2 for entry; the lab + supervisor decide your kenkyusei admission, often based on research fit + research-plan strength rather than JLPT alone.