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Yamagata / Private
| Postal code | 990-9530 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3-4-5 Kamisakurada, Yamagata-shi, Yamagata |
| Department to contact | Admissions Office |
| Phone | 023-627-2011 |
| Fax | 023-627-2154 |
| Type of research department | Development of experts in their fields of specialization. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Master's program in Art Culture, Master's program in Design |
| 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 (1st level) or takeExamination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) required |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Not available. |
| 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 | Others(Prior consultation with the faculty member with whom you intend to receive instruction is required at least one month prior to the start of the application registration period.) |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 13 |
| Number of privately financed students | 5 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 260,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 1,150,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 2,430 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 1,412,430 yen |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry beforehand, because 'Other Expenses' differs by major. Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. For details about admission in 2026, please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | The first half |
| Starting date for application submission | September 1, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | September 5, 2025 |
| Date of examination | September 18, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | October 1, 2025 - October 15, 2024 |
| Examination/screening methods | Interview, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Application category | The second half |
| Starting date for application submission | January 5, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 9, 2026 |
| Date of examination | January 30, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 13, 2026 - February 27, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Interview, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | Doctoral Program in Art and Design |
| 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 (1st level) or takeExamination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) required |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Not available. |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of Masters degree or equivalent. Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Others(Prior consultation with the faculty member with whom you intend to receive instruction is required at least one month prior to the start of the application registration period.) |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 2 |
| Number of privately financed students | 4 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 260,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 1,150,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 3,620 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 1,413,620 yen |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry beforehand, because 'Other Expenses' differs by major. Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. For details about admission in 2026, please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Doctoral Program |
| Starting date for application submission | January 5, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 9, 2026 |
| Date of examination | January 30, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 13, 2026 - February 13, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | English language, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Interview, Essay, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
Last update: Jun. 18, 2025