Mechanical Engineering Master's Programs in Japan (2027)
Mechanical 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 (10)
Mechanical Engineering at The University of Tokyo
Mechanical Engineering Master’s and PhD at The University of Tokyo: industry partnerships, English-track options, JLPT requirements, and 2027 admissions.
Mechanical Engineering at Kyoto University
Mechanical Engineering Master’s and PhD at Kyoto University: industry partnerships, English-track options, JLPT requirements, and 2027 admissions.
Mechanical Engineering at Osaka University
Mechanical Engineering Master’s and PhD at Osaka University: industry partnerships, English-track options, JLPT requirements, and 2027 admissions.
Mechanical Engineering at Tohoku University
Mechanical Engineering Master’s and PhD at Tohoku University: industry partnerships, English-track options, JLPT requirements, and 2027 admissions.
Mechanical Engineering at Nagoya University
Mechanical Engineering Master’s and PhD at Nagoya University: industry partnerships, English-track options, JLPT requirements, and 2027 admissions.
Mechanical Engineering at Hokkaido University
Mechanical Engineering Master’s and PhD at Hokkaido University: industry partnerships, English-track options, JLPT requirements, and 2027 admissions.
Mechanical Engineering at Kyushu University
Mechanical Engineering Master’s and PhD at Kyushu University: industry partnerships, English-track options, JLPT requirements, and 2027 admissions.
Mechanical Engineering at Institute of Science Tokyo
Mechanical Engineering Master’s and PhD at Institute of Science Tokyo: industry partnerships, English-track options, JLPT requirements, and 2027 admissions.
Mechanical Engineering at Nara Institute of Science and Technology
Mechanical Engineering Master’s and PhD at Nara Institute of Science and Technology: industry partnerships, English-track options, JLPT requirements, and 2027 admissions.
Mechanical Engineering at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Mechanical Engineering Master’s and PhD at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology: industry partnerships, English-track options, JLPT requirements, 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 Mechanical 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.