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Okinawa / Public
| Postal code | 903-8602 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1-4 Tonokura-Cho, Shuri, Naha-shi, Okinawa |
| Department to contact | Educational and Student Affairs Section |
| Phone | 098-882-5058 |
| Fax | 098-882-5033 |
| Type of research department | Researcher development. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Comparative Arts, Life Model, Environmental Model |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Japanese language ability examination | You must pass Japanese Language Proficiency Test (2nd level or higher) |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Available for reference Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of undergraduate degree or equivalent Applicants who have completed 16 years and above of school education in their home countries or expect to complete it by the designated date. Applicants who are 22 years old or older and are recognized to have abilities equivalent to graduates by special admission qualification screening. Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Applicants who have not fulfilled 16 years of school education should inquire beforehand.(For the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), the applicant must have attained a level equivalent to or higher than B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) scale (corresponding to a score of 112 points or more on the N2 level).) |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 17 |
| Number of privately financed students | 17 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 512,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 535,800 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 1,047,800 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | General Selection (Phase 1 Examination: Comparative Arts major only) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 26, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 27, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | August 03, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | September 05, 2026 - September 06, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | September 15, 2026 |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
| Examination/screening methods | Japanese language, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Interview, Oral examination, Essay, Practical skill, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | General Selection (Phase 2 Examination: All majors) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | October 29, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | December 07, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | December 14, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | January 30, 2027 - January 31, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 05, 2027 |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
| Examination/screening methods | Japanese language, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Interview, Oral examination, Essay, Practical skill, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Program | Research program (Graduate program) |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Not necessary. |
| Japanese language ability examination | You must pass Japanese Language Proficiency Test (2nd level or higher) |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of Masters degree or equivalent. |
| Notes | Approval from an academic advisor is required. (An academic advisor will not be introduced by the school.) Applicants who have not fulfilled 18 years of school education should inquire beforehand.(For the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), the applicant must have attained a level equivalent to or higher than B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) scale (corresponding to a score of 112 points or more on the N2 level).) |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 0 |
| Number of privately financed students | 0 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 9,800 yen |
| Admission fee | 153,600 yen |
| Tuition per year | 356,400 yen |
| Other expenses | 1,340 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 521,140 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | The first half |
| Starting date for application submission | October 19, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | November 02, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Notification of examination result | December, 2026 |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
| Entry | October, 2027 |
| Application category | The second half |
| Starting date for application submission | April 09, 2027 |
| Deadline of application | April 23, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | June, 2027 |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
| Program | Auditing, credit course (Graduate program) |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Not necessary. |
| Japanese language ability examination | You must pass Japanese Language Proficiency Test (2nd level or higher) |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of undergraduate degree or equivalent |
| Notes | Approval from an academic advisor is not required.(For the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), the applicant must have attained a level equivalent to or higher than B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) scale (corresponding to a score of 112 points or more on the N2 level).) |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 0 |
| Number of privately financed students | 0 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 9,800 yen |
| Admission fee | 51,200 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. The tuition fee is 14,800 yen per credit. Students enrolled as "non-degree students" (auditing students) at this university are not eligible to obtain a "Student" residence status. Foreign nationals who do not possess a valid residence status are not eligible to apply for enrollment as non-degree students. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | The first half |
| Starting date for application submission | January 22, 2027 |
| Deadline of application | February 5, 2027 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Notification of examination result | March, 2027 |
| Remarks | The examination schedule is not designated. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
| Entry | October, 2027 |
| Application category | The second half |
| Starting date for application submission | August 05, 2027 |
| Deadline of application | August 20, 2027 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Notification of examination result | September, 2027 |
| Remarks | The examination schedule is not designated. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
Last update: Oct. 15, 2026