English-Taught Mechanical Engineering in Japan (2027)
English-taught Mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineering for 2027 entry.
Matching programs (10)
Mechanical Engineering at The University of Tokyo
Mechanical Engineering Master’s and PhD at The University of Tokyo: industry partnerships, English-track options, JLPT requirements, and 2027 admissions.
Mechanical Engineering at Kyoto University
Mechanical Engineering Master’s and PhD at Kyoto University: industry partnerships, English-track options, JLPT requirements, and 2027 admissions.
Mechanical Engineering at Osaka University
Mechanical Engineering Master’s and PhD at Osaka University: industry partnerships, English-track options, JLPT requirements, and 2027 admissions.
Mechanical Engineering at Tohoku University
Mechanical Engineering Master’s and PhD at Tohoku University: industry partnerships, English-track options, JLPT requirements, and 2027 admissions.
Mechanical Engineering at Nagoya University
Mechanical Engineering Master’s and PhD at Nagoya University: industry partnerships, English-track options, JLPT requirements, and 2027 admissions.
Mechanical Engineering at Hokkaido University
Mechanical Engineering Master’s and PhD at Hokkaido University: industry partnerships, English-track options, JLPT requirements, and 2027 admissions.
Mechanical Engineering at Kyushu University
Mechanical Engineering Master’s and PhD at Kyushu University: industry partnerships, English-track options, JLPT requirements, and 2027 admissions.
Mechanical Engineering at Institute of Science Tokyo
Mechanical Engineering Master’s and PhD at Institute of Science Tokyo: industry partnerships, English-track options, JLPT requirements, and 2027 admissions.
Mechanical Engineering at Nara Institute of Science and Technology
Mechanical Engineering Master’s and PhD at Nara Institute of Science and Technology: industry partnerships, English-track options, JLPT requirements, and 2027 admissions.
Mechanical Engineering at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Mechanical Engineering Master’s and PhD at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology: industry partnerships, English-track options, JLPT requirements, and 2027 admissions.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need Japanese for English-taught Mechanical 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.