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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. |
| Japanese language ability examination | You must pass Japanese Language Proficiency Test (2nd level or higher) or takeExamination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) required |
| 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(Please refer to the Remarks below.) |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 85 |
| 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, at the time of application, have passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) at level N2 or higher, OR have taken the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) in November 2024, June 2025, November 2025, or June 2026 and achieved a score of 240 or higher in "Japanese (Reading Comprehension, Listening & Listening-Reading Comprehension)" and 35 or higher in "Japanese (Writing)." ● Applicants to the Graduate School of Arts must contact their prospective academic supervisor prior to applying. Additionally, Master's Program applicants must decide whether they intend to apply for the "Thesis (MA) Course" or the "Creative Work (MFA) Course" at the time of this initial contact (the course selected at application will be the course pursued after enrollment). Please consult the Graduate School of Arts website for information regarding each supervisor's research area and the courses they oversee, and submit a request via the dedicated "Prior Contact Form" during the designated application period: July 6, 2026 (Mon) 10:00 – July 17, 2026 (Fri) 17:00. (Please note that you cannot contact multiple professors simultaneously.) 1. Tuition fees vary by major (¥600,000–¥710,000). 2. Other fees vary by major (¥240,000–¥310,000). 3. An annual associate membership fee of ¥10,000 for the Nihon University Alumni Association is required. Additionally, a fee of ¥10,000 covering the first year of full membership must be paid during the final year of the program. 4. Depending on the graduate school, annual fees such as support association fees or maintenance fees (ranging from ¥10,000 to ¥40,000) may be required (as of the 2027 academic year). Please check the guidance page on the online application website for details. 5. To support the infrastructure for education, research, and clinical activities, the university plans to request voluntary contributions to fundraising initiatives after enrollment. *Items 3–5 are subject to change. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Examination at the university |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | July 8, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 17, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | September 8, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | November 12, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | October 27, 2026 , November 25, 2026 |
| 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. |
| 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 | 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(Please refer to the Remarks below.) |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 12 |
| 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, at the time of application, either have passed the "N1" level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) or have taken the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU)—specifically the November 2024, June 2025, November 2025, or June 2026 administration—and achieved a score of 280 or higher in "Japanese (Reading Comprehension, Listening, and Listening-Reading Comprehension)" and 35 or higher in "Japanese (Writing)." Those applying to the Graduate School of Art must contact their prospective academic supervisor prior to submitting their application. Please check the Graduate School of Art website for information regarding each supervisor's research area and course, and submit a request via the dedicated "Prior Contact Form" during the designated period: July 6, 2026 (Mon) 10:00 to July 17, 2026 (Fri) 17:00. (You may not contact multiple professors simultaneously.) 1. An annual associate membership fee of 10,000 yen for the Nihon University Alumni Association must be paid. Additionally, the first year's regular membership fee of 10,000 yen must be paid during the academic year of program completion. 2. Depending on the graduate school, annual fees such as support association fees or maintenance fees (ranging from 10,000 to 40,000 yen) may be required (as of the 2027 academic year). Please check the guidance page on the online application website for details. 3. To support the infrastructure for education, research, and clinical activities, the university plans to request voluntary contributions to fundraising initiatives after enrollment. *Items 1 through 3 are subject to change. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Examination at the university |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | July 8, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 17, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | September 8, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | November 12, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | October 27, 2026 , November 25, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Language of examination, Oral examination, Essay, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
Last update: Aug. 03, 2026
