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5 Best Master's Engineering Universities in Japan

University of Tokyo leads the 5 Master's Engineering universities in Japan at #36 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Gunma University (#30 in Japan) and Teikyo Heisei University (#56 in Japan). The universities on this list offer 9 matching courses between them.

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1Best overall
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QS World #36 #1 in Japan Tokyo, Kantō, Japan

University of Tokyo

Public University · 5 courses in Master's Engineering

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JPY 640,000 – JPY 860,000/yrTuition (indicative)
1877Founded
28,000Students
4,000International
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#36 QS World University Rankings 2026
#1 in Japan
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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Tokyo at #36 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Tokyo is cited most (47,950,867 citations).

Public, private and where they are

5 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Kantō (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Tokyo, founded in 1877. University of Tokyo is the largest, with 28,000 students.

Inside the course list

Within the subject, the largest areas are Engineering (8) and Civil Engineering (1). The usual length is 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). University of Tokyo offers the widest choice, with 5 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Japan for Master's Engineering?

University of Tokyo (QS World #36), Gunma University (#30 in Japan) and Teikyo Heisei University (#56 in Japan) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Master's Engineering in Japan?

5 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's Engineering course take in Japan?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years.

When do Master's Engineering courses start in Japan?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Master's Engineering courses in Japan?

University of Tokyo, with 5, ahead of Teikyo Heisei University (1).

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