PhD in Computer Science in Japan

10 phd programmes in computer science at 6 universities in Japan are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,372 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,372 USD and 3,372 USD.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Computer Science programmes

10 programmes

Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
PhD in AI, Quantum Computing and Data Science Tohoku University PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Graduate Department of Computer and Information Systems The University of Aizu PhD 3,278 USD
PhD in Computer Science Nagoya Institute of Technology PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Informatics Program (three-year doctoral program) The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Department of Mathematical and Computing Science Institute of Science Tokyo PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Nagoya Institute of Technology and University of Wollongong Joint Degree Doctoral Program in Informatics Nagoya Institute of Technology PhD 3,372 USD
Doctoral Program in Empowerment Informatics, Degree Programs in Systems and Information Engineering University of Tsukuba PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Informatics Program (five-year doctoral program) The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Department of Computer Science Institute of Science Tokyo PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Department of Mathematical and Computing Science Institute of Science Tokyo PhD 3,372 USD

Specialisations within computer science

Informatics 4 Computer Science 3 Computing 2 Computing and Data Science 1

Universities for computer science in Japan

PhD in Computer Science in Japan: common questions

How many computer science programmes are there in Japan?
10 computer science phd programmes at 6 universities in Japan are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a computer science degree in Japan cost?
The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in computer science in Japan is 3,372 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,372 USD and 3,372 USD per year.
Can I study computer science in Japan in English?
Yes — 100% of the computer science programmes in Japan in our catalogue are taught in English (10 of 10).

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