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🇯🇵 2 years · April (main) and September/October for English-taught programs
Masters in Mechanical Engineering in Japan
A Mechanical Engineering master's builds advanced skills in design, thermal-fluids, manufacturing, robotics and simulation. Here is how studying it in Japan works for Indian students — universities and costs in rupees, eligibility, careers and work rights.
- 5 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 Mechanical Engineering in Japan: what does it cost and is it worth it?
A master's in Mechanical Engineering in Japan usually takes 2 years. On our list, 5 universities offer it, with total costs from ₹24 lakh – ₹25 lakh (Osaka) 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 Mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineering in Japan?
A Mechanical Engineering master's builds advanced skills in design, thermal-fluids, manufacturing, robotics and simulation.
Japan offers low tuition at national universities, MEXT government scholarships and strong demand for engineers and IT professionals.
Universities
Universities for Mechanical Engineering in Japan
Sorted by total cost for the whole program, in rupees.
Specialisations
Popular Mechanical Engineering specialisations
Automotive Engineering
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Japan.
Thermal & Energy Systems
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Japan.
Advanced Manufacturing
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Japan.
Computational Mechanics
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: Engineering mathematics
- Prerequisite: Thermodynamics and mechanics
- Prerequisite: CAD / simulation tools
- 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 Mechanical 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 Design Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer and Simulation (CAE) Engineer.
On our list: Osaka, Tohoku, Nagoya, UTokyo and Science Tokyo.
From ₹24 lakh – ₹25 lakh at Osaka up to ₹29 lakh – ₹30 lakh, including living and one-time costs.
Most universities accept b.Tech/BE in Mechanical, Production, Automobile or Aerospace, with engineering mathematics, thermodynamics and mechanics and CAD / simulation tools, 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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