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Study Architecture in Japan

Architecture programmes teach the design of buildings and spaces – studio work, construction, structures, history and theory, urban planning and increasingly sustainable and digital design.

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  1. PhD / Doctorate

    Civil and Architectural Engineering (Doctoral programme)

    Kyushu Institute of Technology 🇯🇵 Kitakyushu, Lizuka, Japan

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Architecture and Architectural Engineering (PhD)

    Kyoto University 🇯🇵 Kyoto, Japan

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  3. Major

    Advanced Computer Architecture (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    International Doctoral Course in Sustainable Architecture and Urban Systems

    Kyushu University 🇯🇵 Fukuoka, Japan

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  6. Major

    Interior Architectural design Major - Department of design

    Tokyo University of Art and Design 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan

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  7. Master

    International Master's Course in Sustainable Architecture and Urban Systems

    Kyushu University 🇯🇵 Fukuoka, Japan

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  8. Master

    Architecture and Civil Engineering (MS)

    Fukuoka International University 🇯🇵 Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan, Japan

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  9. Other programmes

    Architecture & Urban Design

    Ritsumeikan University 🇯🇵 Kyoto, Japan

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  10. Master

    Architecture and Architectural Engineering (Masters)

    Kyoto University 🇯🇵 Kyoto, Japan

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Urban Management (PhD)

    Kyoto University 🇯🇵 Kyoto, Japan

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  12. Undergraduate

    Urban and Transportation Design (Undergraduate)

    Kanazawa University 🇯🇵 Kanazawa, Japan

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  13. Bachelor

    Architecture and Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering)

    Fukui University 🇯🇵 Fukui, Japan

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  15. Major

    Architecture (Undergraduate Major)

    Fukuoka International University 🇯🇵 Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan, Japan

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  16. Major

    Architecture and Civil Engineering major

    Toyohashi University of Technology 🇯🇵 1-1 Hibarigaoka, Japan

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  17. Master

    Civil and Architectural Engineering (Masters)

    Kyushu Institute of Technology 🇯🇵 Kitakyushu, Lizuka, Japan

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  18. Master

    Civil Engineering and Architecture (Master’s Course (Two-Year Program))

    Saga University 🇯🇵 Saga, Japan

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  19. Master

    International Course in Urban and Regional Development in the Department of Urban Management (Graduate (Master’s, Doctoral))

    Kyoto University 🇯🇵 Kyoto, Japan

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  20. Master

    Urban Environment (Masters Course)

    Chuo University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Tokyo, Korakuen, Shinjuku, Japan

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  21. Major

    Computer Architecture (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  22. Master

    Division of Global Architecture (Masters)

    Osaka University 🇯🇵 Osaka /, Japan

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Study Architecture in Japan – facts and figures

In Japan, 22 universities and colleges offer 59 Architecture programmes: 5 Bachelor, 15 Master and 6 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Kyoto, Nagoya, Matsumoto, Nishi-nagano, Wakasato, Ueda, Mi and Sendai. Institutions with the widest choice: Kyoto University, Nagoya University and Shinshu University.

Degrees in Architecture

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Architecture builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Architecture, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Architecture programmes?

The directory lists 59 Architecture programmes at 22 institutions in Japan. Popular cities include Kyoto, Nagoya and Matsumoto, Nishi-nagano, Wakasato, Ueda, Mi.

How long does it take to study Architecture?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Architecture programmes in Japan?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Kyoto University, Nagoya University, Shinshu University, Tohoku University and Chuo University.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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