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Okinawa / Public
| Postal code | 903-8602 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1-4 Tonokura-cho, Shuri, Naha-shi, Okinawa |
| Department to contact | Student Affairs Section |
| Phone | 098-882-5058 |
| Fax | 098-882-5033 |
| Type of research department | Researcher development. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Theater Arts, Musicology, Music Performance Art |
| 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.(Applicants must have attained a level equivalent to B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)—corresponding to a score of 112 or higher on the N2 level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT).) |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 1 |
| Number of privately financed students | 1 |
| 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 Admissions (Phase 1 Examination) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | August 19, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | September 19, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | September 28, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | October 24, 2026 - October 25, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | October 27, 2026 |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Language of examination, Major subjects, Interview, Oral examination, Essay, Practical skill, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | General Admissions (Phase 2 Examination) |
| 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 | Documents screening, Language of examination, Major subjects, Interview, Oral examination, Essay, Practical skill, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Program | Research program (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 | Not available. |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of Masters degree or equivalent. |
| Notes | Approval from an academic advisor is not required.(Japanese language proficiency at or above the B2 level (equivalent to a score of 112 on the N2 exam) according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is required.) |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 1 |
| Number of privately financed students | 1 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 9,800 yen |
| Admission fee | 153,600 yen |
| Tuition per year | 356,400 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 510,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. The audit fee is 178,200 yen for one semester and 356,400 yen for two semesters. |
| 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 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
| Entry | October, 2027 |
| Starting date for application submission | April 09, 2027 |
| Deadline of application | April 23, 2027 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Notification of examination result | June, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening |
Last update: Oct. 15, 2026