Materials Science Master's Programs in Japan (2027)
Materials Science 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)
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
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 Materials Science). 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.