Study Materials Science in Japan
9 programmes in materials science at 5 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
Materials Science programmes
9 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD in Materials and Information Sciences | Tokyo Institute of Technology | PhD | 3,999 USD |
| Master's Course: Electronic Material | University of Fukui | Master's | 3,372 USD |
| PhD in Division of Materials Science and Engineering | Hokkaido University | PhD | 3,372 USD |
| Master in Department of Materials Science and Engineering | Institute of Science Tokyo | Master's | 3,372 USD |
| PhD in Department of Materials Science and Engineering | Institute of Science Tokyo | PhD | 3,372 USD |
| PhD in Department of Materials Science and Engineering | Institute of Science Tokyo | PhD | 3,372 USD |
| Master's Course: Materials Science and Engineering | University of Fukui | Master's | 3,372 USD |
| Master in Division of Materials Science and Engineering | Hokkaido University | Master's | 3,372 USD |
| PhD in Department of Biomaterial Sciences | The University of Tokyo | PhD | 3,278 USD |
Materials Science in Japan by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's | 4 | — | — | — |
| PhD | 5 | 3,372 USD | 3,372 USD | 3,372 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Universities for materials science in Japan
Study Materials Science in Japan: common questions
- How many materials science programmes are there in Japan?
- 9 materials science programmes at 5 universities in Japan are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a materials science degree in Japan cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in materials 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 materials science in Japan in English?
- Yes — 100% of the materials science programmes in Japan in our catalogue are taught in English (9 of 9).
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