PhD in Physics in Japan
7 phd programmes in physics at 3 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 3,325 USD and 3,372 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Physics programmes
7 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD in Condensed Matter Physics | Hokkaido University | PhD | 3,372 USD |
| PhD in e3 Applied Physics | Hokkaido University | PhD | 3,372 USD |
| PhD in Soft Matter | Hokkaido University | PhD | 3,372 USD |
| PhD in Department of Physics (GSGC) | The University of Tokyo | PhD | 3,278 USD |
| PhD in Department of Physics | Institute of Science Tokyo | PhD | 3,372 USD |
| PhD in Department of Physics | The University of Tokyo | PhD | 3,278 USD |
| PhD in Department of Physics | Institute of Science Tokyo | PhD | 3,372 USD |
Universities for physics in Japan
PhD in Physics in Japan: common questions
- How many physics programmes are there in Japan?
- 7 physics phd programmes at 3 universities in Japan are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a physics degree in Japan cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in physics in Japan is 3,372 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,325 USD and 3,372 USD per year.
- Can I study physics in Japan in English?
- Yes — 100% of the physics programmes in Japan in our catalogue are taught in English (7 of 7).
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