English-Taught Computer Science in Japan (2027)
English-taught Computer Science 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 Computer Science for 2027 entry.
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Computer Science at The University of Tokyo
Computer Science Master’s and PhD programs at The University of Tokyo: research areas, language of instruction, admissions requirements, tuition, and 2027 application timeline.
Computer Science at Kyoto University
Computer Science Master’s and PhD programs at Kyoto University: research areas, language of instruction, admissions requirements, tuition, and 2027 application timeline.
Computer Science at Osaka University
Computer Science Master’s and PhD programs at Osaka University: research areas, language of instruction, admissions requirements, tuition, and 2027 application timeline.
Computer Science at Tohoku University
Computer Science Master’s and PhD programs at Tohoku University: research areas, language of instruction, admissions requirements, tuition, and 2027 application timeline.
Computer Science at Nagoya University
Computer Science Master’s and PhD programs at Nagoya University: research areas, language of instruction, admissions requirements, tuition, and 2027 application timeline.
Computer Science at Hokkaido University
Computer Science Master’s and PhD programs at Hokkaido University: research areas, language of instruction, admissions requirements, tuition, and 2027 application timeline.
Computer Science at Kyushu University
Computer Science Master’s and PhD programs at Kyushu University: research areas, language of instruction, admissions requirements, tuition, and 2027 application timeline.
Computer Science at Institute of Science Tokyo
Computer Science Master’s and PhD programs at Institute of Science Tokyo: research areas, language of instruction, admissions requirements, tuition, and 2027 application timeline.
Computer Science at Nara Institute of Science and Technology
Computer Science Master’s and PhD programs at Nara Institute of Science and Technology: research areas, language of instruction, admissions requirements, tuition, and 2027 application timeline.
Computer Science at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Computer Science Master’s and PhD programs at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology: research areas, language of instruction, admissions requirements, tuition, and 2027 application timeline.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need Japanese for English-taught Computer Science 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.