VLSI & Semiconductor Design
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 Electrical & Electronics Engineering in Japan: 2027 guide
An Electrical/Electronics master's covers power systems, VLSI, embedded systems, signal processing and communications. Here is how studying it in Japan works for Indian students — universities and costs in rupees, eligibility, careers and work rights.
- 7 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 Electrical & Electronics Engineering in Japan: what does it cost and is it worth it?
A master's in Electrical & Electronics Engineering in Japan usually takes 2 years. On our list, 7 universities offer it, with total costs from ₹24 lakh – ₹25 lakh (Kyoto) to ₹29 lakh – ₹30 lakh (Science Tokyo). 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 Electrical & Electronics Engineering 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 Electrical & Electronics Engineering in Japan?
An Electrical/Electronics master's covers power systems, VLSI, embedded systems, signal processing and communications.
Japan offers low tuition at national universities, MEXT government scholarships and strong demand for engineers and IT professionals.
Universities
Universities for Electrical & Electronics Engineering in Japan
Sorted by total cost for the whole program, in rupees.
Specialisations
Popular Electrical & Electronics Engineering specialisations
Power & Energy Systems
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Japan.
Embedded Systems
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Japan.
Communications & Signal Processing
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Japan.
Control Systems
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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- Prerequisite: Circuits and signals
- Prerequisite: Electronics
- Prerequisite: Engineering mathematics
- 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 Electrical & Electronics Engineering 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 VLSI / Chip Design Engineer, Power Systems Engineer and Embedded Engineer.
On our list: Kyoto, Osaka, Tohoku, Nagoya, Kyushu and UTokyo and 1 more.
From ₹24 lakh – ₹25 lakh at Kyoto up to ₹29 lakh – ₹30 lakh, including living and one-time costs.
Most universities accept b.Tech/BE in EEE, ECE, EIE or Instrumentation, with circuits and signals, electronics and engineering mathematics, 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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Programs
Electrical & Electronics Engineering programs in Japan
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering at Kyoto· ₹24 lakh – ₹25 lakh
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering at Osaka· ₹24 lakh – ₹25 lakh
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering at Tohoku· ₹24 lakh – ₹25 lakh
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering at Nagoya· ₹24 lakh – ₹25 lakh
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering at Kyushu· ₹24 lakh – ₹25 lakh
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering at UTokyo· ₹28 lakh – ₹30 lakh
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering at Science Tokyo· ₹29 lakh – ₹30 lakh
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