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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 Automotive Engineering in Japan
Automotive Engineering covers vehicle dynamics, powertrains, electric and hybrid drives, vehicle electronics and autonomous driving. 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 Automotive Engineering in Japan: what does it cost and is it worth it?
A master's in Automotive Engineering in Japan usually takes 2 years. On our list, 1 universities offer it, with total costs from ₹24 lakh – ₹25 lakh (Nagoya) to ₹24 lakh – ₹25 lakh (Nagoya). 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 Automotive 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 Automotive Engineering in Japan?
Automotive Engineering covers vehicle dynamics, powertrains, electric and hybrid drives, vehicle electronics and autonomous driving.
Japan offers low tuition at national universities, MEXT government scholarships and strong demand for engineers and IT professionals.
Universities
Universities for Automotive Engineering in Japan
Sorted by total cost for the whole program, in rupees.
Specialisations
Popular Automotive Engineering specialisations
Powertrain Engineering
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Japan.
Vehicle Dynamics
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Japan.
Autonomous Driving
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Japan.
Automotive Software
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Japan.
Eligibility
Entry requirements
Usual expectations — each university sets its own minimums.
Get this checklist on WhatsApp- Bachelor's: B.Tech/BE in Mechanical, Automobile or Electrical Engineering
- Bachelor's: Mechatronics Engineering
- Prerequisite: Thermodynamics
- Prerequisite: Machine design
- 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 Automotive 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 Automotive Engineer, EV Powertrain Engineer and Battery Systems Engineer.
On our list: Nagoya.
From ₹24 lakh – ₹25 lakh at Nagoya up to ₹24 lakh – ₹25 lakh, including living and one-time costs.
Most universities accept b.Tech/BE in Mechanical, Automobile or Electrical Engineering and mechatronics Engineering, with thermodynamics, machine design 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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