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Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Japan.
🇯🇵 2 years · April (main) and September/October for English-taught programs
Masters in Biotechnology in Japan
A Biotechnology master's covers molecular biology, genetic engineering, bioprocessing and bioinformatics with substantial lab work. Here is how studying it in Japan works for Indian students — universities and costs in rupees, eligibility, careers and work rights.
- 1 universities compared
- From ₹24 lakh – ₹25 lakh
- Intakes: April (main) and September/October for English-taught programs
- Post-study work
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Masters in Biotechnology in Japan: what does it cost and is it worth it?
A master's in Biotechnology in Japan usually takes 2 years. On our list, 1 universities offer it, with total costs from ₹24 lakh – ₹25 lakh (Hokkaido) to ₹24 lakh – ₹25 lakh (Hokkaido). After graduating: graduates can change to a work visa with a job offer, or a job-hunting designated activities status.
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Masters in Biotechnology in Japan at a glance
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition (international)
- ≈ ¥535,800 a year at national universities; ¥1–1.5 million at private universities
- Living costs
- ≈ ¥80,000 – 150,000 per month
- Typical budget
- ₹15–35 lakh for a 2-year master's
- Intakes
- April (main) and September/October for English-taught programs
- English tests
- IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programs; JLPT for Japanese-taught programs
- GRE / GMAT
- Rarely required; research programs ask for a research plan and supervisor contact
- Post-study work
- Graduates can change to a work visa with a job offer, or a job-hunting designated activities status
Overview
Why study Biotechnology in Japan?
A Biotechnology master's covers molecular biology, genetic engineering, bioprocessing and bioinformatics with substantial lab work.
Japan offers low tuition at national universities, MEXT government scholarships and strong demand for engineers and IT professionals.
Universities
Universities for Biotechnology in Japan
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Specialisations
Popular Biotechnology specialisations
Biopharmaceuticals
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Japan.
Genetic Engineering
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Japan.
Industrial Biotechnology
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Japan.
Eligibility
Entry requirements
Usual expectations — each university sets its own minimums.
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- Bachelor's: B.Sc in Microbiology, Biochemistry or Life Sciences
- Bachelor's: B.Pharm
- Prerequisite: Molecular and cell biology
- Prerequisite: Lab experience
- Prerequisite: Basic chemistry
- English: IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programs; JLPT for Japanese-taught programs
- GRE/GMAT: Rarely required; research programs ask for a research plan and supervisor contact
Careers
Careers after Biotechnology in Japan
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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It can be, if cost, university and career plan line up. Japan offers low tuition at national universities. Typical roles afterwards include Research Associate, Bioprocess Engineer and Quality Control Analyst.
On our list: Hokkaido.
From ₹24 lakh – ₹25 lakh at Hokkaido up to ₹24 lakh – ₹25 lakh, including living and one-time costs.
Most universities accept b.Tech/B.Sc in Biotechnology, b.Sc in Microbiology, Biochemistry or Life Sciences and b.Pharm, with molecular and cell biology, lab experience and basic chemistry, plus IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programs; JLPT for Japanese-taught programs.
Graduates can change to a work visa with a job offer, or a job-hunting designated activities status. During your studies: up to 28 hours a week with permission for activity outside status.
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