English-Taught Robotics in Japan (2027)
English-taught Robotics 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 Robotics for 2027 entry.
Matching programs (10)
Robotics at The University of Tokyo
Robotics Master’s and PhD programs at The University of Tokyo: humanoid, industrial, and autonomous-vehicle research; English-friendly labs and 2027 admissions.
Robotics at Kyoto University
Robotics Master’s and PhD programs at Kyoto University: humanoid, industrial, and autonomous-vehicle research; English-friendly labs and 2027 admissions.
Robotics at Osaka University
Robotics Master’s and PhD programs at Osaka University: humanoid, industrial, and autonomous-vehicle research; English-friendly labs and 2027 admissions.
Robotics at Tohoku University
Robotics Master’s and PhD programs at Tohoku University: humanoid, industrial, and autonomous-vehicle research; English-friendly labs and 2027 admissions.
Robotics at Nagoya University
Robotics Master’s and PhD programs at Nagoya University: humanoid, industrial, and autonomous-vehicle research; English-friendly labs and 2027 admissions.
Robotics at Hokkaido University
Robotics Master’s and PhD programs at Hokkaido University: humanoid, industrial, and autonomous-vehicle research; English-friendly labs and 2027 admissions.
Robotics at Kyushu University
Robotics Master’s and PhD programs at Kyushu University: humanoid, industrial, and autonomous-vehicle research; English-friendly labs and 2027 admissions.
Robotics at Institute of Science Tokyo
Robotics Master’s and PhD programs at Institute of Science Tokyo: humanoid, industrial, and autonomous-vehicle research; English-friendly labs and 2027 admissions.
Robotics at Nara Institute of Science and Technology
Robotics Master’s and PhD programs at Nara Institute of Science and Technology: humanoid, industrial, and autonomous-vehicle research; English-friendly labs and 2027 admissions.
Robotics at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Robotics Master’s and PhD programs at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology: humanoid, industrial, and autonomous-vehicle research; English-friendly labs and 2027 admissions.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need Japanese for English-taught Robotics 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.