Program Overview
The Automotive Engineering at Nagoya University is a Master programme in Engineering over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Automotive Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Japan and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 4,589 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,589 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Nagoya, Japan
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Automotive Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Dynamical System Theory
- High-Temperature Energy Conversion Engineering
- System Dynamics
- Human-System Engineering
- Advanced Lectures on CAD / CAE
- Latest Advanced Technology and Tasks in Automobile Engineering
- Electric Power and Energy Engineering
- Fundamentals of Semiconductor Devices
- Advanced Lecture on Communication and Image Processing
- Advanced Lecture for Information and Computer Sciences.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
In order to nurture future global leaders by enabling learning in a diverse environment, Nagoya University employs a comprehensive selection approach that considers the following academic and non-academic criteria:
- Academic performance in high school
- Test scores of national exams or other standardized tests (see Appendices 3 and 4)
- Outstanding performance in academic subject areas
- Outstanding work on a special project in a field related to an academic subject
- List of subjects and grades for courses taken related to Japanese language and culture
- Special talents, achievements, and awards
- Content of essays
- Evaluation of interview performance
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 4,589 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,589 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 4,589 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,589 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Nagoya University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Nagoya University
Nagoya University
Nagoya, Japan
Nagoya University(名古屋大学,Nagoya daigaku), abbreviated toMeidai(名大)orNU,is aJapanese nationalresearch universitylocated inChikusa-ku, Nagoya.
University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
