English-Taught Civil Engineering in Japan (2027)
English-taught Civil Engineering graduate programs at Japanese universities offer international students a path into top research without requiring Japanese-language proficiency. Most English programs require TOEFL iBT 80+ or IELTS 6.5+ but no JLPT. Below are the universities offering English-track Civil Engineering for 2027 entry.
Matching programs (8)
Civil Engineering at The University of Tokyo
Civil Engineering Master’s and PhD at The University of Tokyo: structural, environmental, and infrastructure research; English-track options and 2027 admissions.
Civil Engineering at Kyoto University
Civil Engineering Master’s and PhD at Kyoto University: structural, environmental, and infrastructure research; English-track options and 2027 admissions.
Civil Engineering at Osaka University
Civil Engineering Master’s and PhD at Osaka University: structural, environmental, and infrastructure research; English-track options and 2027 admissions.
Civil Engineering at Tohoku University
Civil Engineering Master’s and PhD at Tohoku University: structural, environmental, and infrastructure research; English-track options and 2027 admissions.
Civil Engineering at Nagoya University
Civil Engineering Master’s and PhD at Nagoya University: structural, environmental, and infrastructure research; English-track options and 2027 admissions.
Civil Engineering at Hokkaido University
Civil Engineering Master’s and PhD at Hokkaido University: structural, environmental, and infrastructure research; English-track options and 2027 admissions.
Civil Engineering at Kyushu University
Civil Engineering Master’s and PhD at Kyushu University: structural, environmental, and infrastructure research; English-track options and 2027 admissions.
Civil Engineering at Institute of Science Tokyo
Civil Engineering Master’s and PhD at Institute of Science Tokyo: structural, environmental, and infrastructure research; English-track options and 2027 admissions.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need Japanese for English-taught Civil Engineering programs?
No — English-taught programs require TOEFL iBT 80+ or IELTS 6.5+ but no JLPT. JLPT N3 mentioned on your application strengthens it but isn't a gate.
What's the tuition?
National universities ¥535,800/year (about $3,600 USD). Private universities ¥1.0–1.8M/year. OIST is free + ¥2.4M/year stipend.
What scholarships work?
MEXT (full tuition + ¥1.7M/year stipend), JASSO Honors Scholarship, foundation scholarships (Honjo, Heiwa Nakajima, Inpex). See our scholarships hub.
When is the application deadline?
For April 2027 entry, most English-track programs have deadlines between July–November 2026. Some run on October entry cycle with January–March 2026 deadlines.