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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. Major

    Global Architecture (Major)

    Osaka University 🇯🇵 Osaka /, Japan

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Division of Global Architecture (PhD)

    Osaka University 🇯🇵 Osaka /, Japan

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  3. Master

    Architecture and Civil Engineering [Undergraduate/Master's]

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

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  4. Bachelor

    Civil Engineering and Architecture (Bachelor)

    Nagoya University 🇯🇵 Nagoya, Japan

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  6. Bachelor

    Class 2 architect (Bachelor)

    Nagoya University 🇯🇵 Nagoya, Japan

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  7. Undergraduate

    Urban Engineering (Undergraduate)

    The University of Tokyo 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Komaba, Kashiwa, Japan

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  8. Master

    International Course in Management of Civil Infrastructure in the Department of Civil and Earth Resources Engineering (Graduate (Master’s, Doctoral))

    Kyoto University 🇯🇵 Kyoto, Japan

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  9. Master

    Urban Sociology (Masters Course)

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

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  10. Undergraduate

    Architecture (Undergraduate)

    The University of Tokyo 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Komaba, Kashiwa, Japan

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  11. Graduate

    Architecture and Building Science (Graduate)

    Tohoku University 🇯🇵 Sendai, Japan

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  12. Teacher training

    Environmental Engineering and Architecture (Teacher)

    Nagoya University 🇯🇵 Nagoya, Japan

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  13. Other programmes

    Advanced Lectures on Architecture for Information Media Space

    Nagoya University 🇯🇵 Nagoya, Japan

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  15. Graduate

    Architecture and Architectural Engineering (Graduate)

    Kyoto University 🇯🇵 Kyoto, Japan

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  16. Master

    Urban Economics with Empirical Studies (Masters Course)

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

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  17. Major

    Urban Economy (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  18. Undergraduate

    Civil Engineering and Architecture (Undergraduate)

    Saga University 🇯🇵 Saga, Japan

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  19. Undergraduate

    Regional Planning (Undergraduate)

    Kanazawa University 🇯🇵 Kanazawa, Japan

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  20. Bachelor

    Wooden building architect (Bachelor)

    Nagoya University 🇯🇵 Nagoya, Japan

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  21. Graduate

    Architecture and Civil Engineering (Graduate)

    Shinshu University 🇯🇵 Matsumoto, Nishi-nagano, Wakasato, Ueda, Mi, Japan

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  22. Master

    Master’s Degree Program onRegional Policy and Planning

    Ritsumeikan University 🇯🇵 Kyoto, 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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