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Tokyo / Private
| Postal code | 102-8275 |
|---|---|
| Address | 4-8-24 Kudanminami, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo |
| Department to contact | Admissions Office, Academic Affairs Division |
| Phone | 03-5275-8311 |
| Fax | 03-5275-8324 |
| Type of research department | Researcher development., Development of experts in their fields of specialization., For some courses, development of experts in their fields of specialization. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Literary Arts, Image Arts, Fine Arts and Design, Musical Arts, Performing Arts |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Availability of previous examination papers | 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. Others(Refer to the Remarks) |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 103 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 200,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry beforehand, because 'Other Expenses' differs by major. Applicants for the Master’s Program must meet one of the following requirements at the time of application: ・Have passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) at level N2 or above; or ・Have taken the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) in November 2023, June 2024, November 2024, or June 2025, and achieved at least 240 points in Japanese (Reading, Listening, Listening-Reading) and at least 35 points in Japanese (Writing). Those applying to the Graduate School of Art must contact their prospective academic advisor in advance. Please refer to the Graduate School of Art website, and during the designated application period (July 7–18, 2025), submit a request via the “Pre-Contact Form.” Once your research plan is confirmed by the advisor, a “Pre-Contact Confirmation Form” required for application will be issued. １．Tuition fees vary depending on the program of study (600,000 – 710,000 yen). ２．Other fees vary depending on the selection process (240,000 – 310,000 yen). ３．A fee of 10,000 yen for Associate Membership in the Nihon University Alumni Association must be paid annually. In addition, in the year of completion (graduation), a fee of 10,000 yen for the first year of Regular Membership must be paid. ４．Depending on the graduate school, additional fees such as Supporters’ Association fees or Maintenance fees (10,000 – 40,000 yen annually for the 2026 academic year) are also required. For details, please refer to the guidance page on the online application site. ５．After enrollment, the University may request voluntary contributions (donations) to support the improvement of educational, research, and medical service infrastructure. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Examination at the university |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | July 9, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 18, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | September 9, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | November 13, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | November 26, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | Arts |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Please make an inquiry for details. |
| 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 | Applicants who have not fulfilled 18 years of school education should inquire beforehand. Others(Refer to the Remarks) |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 10 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 200,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 700,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 200,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 1,100,000 yen |
| Remarks | Applicants for the Doctoral Program must meet one of the following requirements at the time of application: ・Have passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) at level N1; or ・Have taken the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) in November 2023, June 2024, November 2024, or June 2025, and achieved at least 280 points in Japanese (Reading, Listening, Listening-Reading) and at least 35 points in Japanese (Writing). Those applying to the Graduate School of Art must contact their prospective supervising professor in advance. Please check the Graduate School of Art website and apply via the designated “Pre-Contact Form” during the application period (July 7–18, 2025). Once your research plan has been reviewed and approved, a “Pre-Contact Confirmation Form,” required for application, will be issued. １．An annual fee of 10,000 yen for Associate Membership in the Nihon University Alumni Association must be paid. In addition, in the year of completion (graduation), a fee of 10,000 yen for the first year of Regular Membership is also required. ２．Depending on the graduate school, additional fees such as Supporters’ Association Fees or Maintenance Fees (ranging from 10,000 to 40,000 yen annually for the 2026 academic year) must be paid. For details, please refer to the guidance page on the online application site. ３．After enrollment, the University may request voluntary contributions (donations) to support the improvement of education, research, and medical service infrastructure. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Examination at the university |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | July 9, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 18, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | September 9, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | November 13, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | November 26, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Language of examination, Oral examination, Essay, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
Last update: Sep. 01, 2025
