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Nagoya University · Japan

Physics

A four-year science degree in Nagoya.

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Where
NagoyaJapan
Degree
Bachelor's degree
Length
4 years
Taught in
English
Starts
October 2027
Apply by
21 January 2027Last of two rounds; Round 1 also open to this programme.
Admission
SelectiveIB grades
EU/EEA fee
¥535,800 a year
More facts
Degree
Bachelor's degree
Length
4 years
Taught in
English
Starts
October 2027

Deadlines

  1. 2 November 2026

    Round 1 opens, 09:00 JST
    DetailsSource

  2. 21 January 2027

    Applications close
    Hard deadline
    DetailsSource

  3. 1 August 2027

    IB Diploma due for those who have not yet graduated
    Hard deadline
    DetailsSource
All dates for this programme (3 more)

  1. 5 January 2027

    Round 2 opens, 09:00 JST (limited programmes)
    DetailsSource

  2. 15 March 2027

    Round 1 final decisions announced
    DetailsSource

  3. 26 April 2027

    Round 2 final decisions announced
    DetailsSource

Every date in Japan

What it is

Four years of physics taught entirely in English by the School of Science, from particle physics and condensed matter to astrophysics and plasma physics, in small classes of typically 5 to 15.

What you need

  • Maths AA HL and Physics HL are recommended, not required.
Requirements in full

Every IB applicant at Meidai

Send school transcripts and predicted IB points (TOK/CAS not needed); the Diploma is due by 1 August 2027. No minimum score; STEM programmes recommend HL maths and science. English: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 80 (4.0 new).

Where it says so

Its entry requirements

Check it on admissions.g30.nagoya-u.ac.jp

How places are decided

    • IB grades
    • Motivation letter
    • Interview
    Documents, essays and recommendation first, with no written exam; then an online interview or oral examination. Predicted IB points are accepted.
Sources (2)
  1. Physics at Meidai — checked 2026-10-07
  2. Entry requirements

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