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