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12 Best Engineering Universities in Japan

University of Tokyo leads the 12 Engineering universities in Japan at #36 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Institute of Science Tokyo (QS World #84) and Gunma University (#30 in Japan). Across the whole list there are 32 courses to choose from.

12 universities · ranked best first

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1Best overall
UT University of Tokyo logo
QS World #36 #1 in Japan Tokyo, Kantō, Japan

University of Tokyo

Public University · 5 courses in Engineering

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JPY 640,000 – JPY 860,000/yrTuition (indicative)
1877Founded
28,000Students
4,000International
Admissions open
#36 QS World University Rankings 2026
#1 in Japan
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6Ranked
KU Kanagawa University logo
#119 in Japan Japan

Kanagawa University

Public University · 5 courses in Engineering

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#119 in Japan · by research impact
434,001 citations · h-index 205
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How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #36 (University of Tokyo) to #84 (Institute of Science Tokyo); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Tokyo is cited most (47,606,905 citations).

Public, private and where they are

12 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Kantō (2) 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.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 16 bachelor's and 9 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 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). Institute of Science Tokyo offers the widest choice, with 6 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. University of Tokyo is the least expensive at USD 5,000 a year and Institute of Science Tokyo the most at USD 5,000; the middle of the range is about USD 5,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Japan for Engineering?

University of Tokyo (QS World #36), Institute of Science Tokyo (QS World #84) and Gunma University (#30 in Japan) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Engineering in Japan?

Of those with published fees, University of Tokyo is the least expensive at about USD 5,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Engineering in Japan?

12 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Engineering course take in Japan?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do 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 Engineering courses in Japan?

Institute of Science Tokyo, with 6, ahead of Kanagawa University (5).

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