Robotics Master's Programs in Japan (2027)
Robotics 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)
Robotics at The University of Tokyo
Robotics Master’s and PhD programs at The University of Tokyo: humanoid, industrial, and autonomous-vehicle research; English-friendly labs and 2027 admissions.
Robotics at Kyoto University
Robotics Master’s and PhD programs at Kyoto University: humanoid, industrial, and autonomous-vehicle research; English-friendly labs and 2027 admissions.
Robotics at Osaka University
Robotics Master’s and PhD programs at Osaka University: humanoid, industrial, and autonomous-vehicle research; English-friendly labs and 2027 admissions.
Robotics at Tohoku University
Robotics Master’s and PhD programs at Tohoku University: humanoid, industrial, and autonomous-vehicle research; English-friendly labs and 2027 admissions.
Robotics at Nagoya University
Robotics Master’s and PhD programs at Nagoya University: humanoid, industrial, and autonomous-vehicle research; English-friendly labs and 2027 admissions.
Robotics at Hokkaido University
Robotics Master’s and PhD programs at Hokkaido University: humanoid, industrial, and autonomous-vehicle research; English-friendly labs and 2027 admissions.
Robotics at Kyushu University
Robotics Master’s and PhD programs at Kyushu University: humanoid, industrial, and autonomous-vehicle research; English-friendly labs and 2027 admissions.
Robotics at Institute of Science Tokyo
Robotics Master’s and PhD programs at Institute of Science Tokyo: humanoid, industrial, and autonomous-vehicle research; English-friendly labs and 2027 admissions.
Robotics at Nara Institute of Science and Technology
Robotics Master’s and PhD programs at Nara Institute of Science and Technology: humanoid, industrial, and autonomous-vehicle research; English-friendly labs and 2027 admissions.
Robotics at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Robotics Master’s and PhD programs at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology: humanoid, industrial, and autonomous-vehicle research; English-friendly labs 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 Robotics). 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.