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Tokyo / Private
| Postal code | 192-0394 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2-1723 Yarimizu, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo |
| Department to contact | Education Division, Admission Office |
| Phone | 042-679-5602 |
| Fax | 042-676-2935 |
| Type of research department | Researcher development., Development of experts in their fields of specialization. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Painting, Sculpture, Ceramic, Glass, and Metal Works, Design, Integrated Design, Art Studies, Scenography Design, Drama, and Dance |
| 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 (1st level) or takeExamination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) required |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Available to photocopy 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 have completed 15 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 | Approval from an academic advisor is not required. Others(You must have taken Bachelor's degree.) |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 147 |
| Number of privately financed students | 143 |
| Number of exchange international students | 4 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 200,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 1,237,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 322,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 1,759,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. ※In certain research fields, a deposit for the purchase of personal materials is required as an additional expense. Additionally, an alumni association fee of 30,000 yen is collected at the time of enrollment. ※As the tuition fees for 2026 have not yet been determined, the tuition fees for 2025 are listed as a reference. ※The number of exchange students refers to the number of government-sponsored students. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | December 1, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | December 8, 2025 |
| Date of examination | January 26, 2026 , January 27, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | January 31, 2026 |
| Remarks | The examination schedule varies by majors. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Interview, Essay, Practical skill, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | Art and Design |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Not available. |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of Masters degree or equivalent. Recognized as having completed the equivalent of a masters degree by a special admission qualification screening and be at least 24 years old. Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Approval from an academic advisor is required. (An academic advisor will be introduced by the school.) Others(You must have gotten Master's degree.) |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 16 |
| Number of privately financed students | 14 |
| Number of exchange international students | 2 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 200,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 1,237,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 322,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 1,759,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. In some majors, you may be required for a private materials fee. In addition for it, you are required 30,000 yen as an alumni fee at the time of enrollment. The school fees for 2025 have not yet been determined, so the school fees for 2024 are listed for reference. Above words "exchange international students" mean government-financed foreign students. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Doctoral courses |
| Starting date for application submission | November 1, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | November 10, 2025 |
| Date of examination | January 21, 2026 , January 22, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | January 31, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Language of examination, Oral examination |
Last update: Jun. 18, 2025