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Tokyo / Private
| Postal code | 187-8505 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1-736 Ogawa-cho, Kodaira-shi, Tokyo |
| Department to contact | Admissions Center |
| Phone | 042-342-6995 |
| Fax | 042-342-6097 |
| Type of research department | Researcher development., Development of experts in their fields of specialization. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Fine Arts, Design |
| 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) or takeExamination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) required |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Available for reference |
| 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(For the Architecture Course, the Art and Culture Course, and the Design Informatics Course, a preliminary interview with a prospective faculty advisor is required prior to application. For the Industrial, Craft, and Industrial Design Course, a preliminary interview is recommended.) |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 110 |
| Number of privately financed students | 110 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 130,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 1,270,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 843,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 2,243,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry beforehand, because 'Other Expenses' differs by major. Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. Breakdown of other fees: 363,000 yen for the international student study environment improvement fee, 40,000 yen for the maintenance fee, and 355,000 to 440,000 yen for the facilities and equipment fee. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | A schedule |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 26, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | August 21, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | August 27, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | September 26, 2026 - September 27, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | October 9, 2026 |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, English language, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Interview, Essay, Practical skill, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | B schedule |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | October 10, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | November 24, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | December 1, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | January 20, 2027 - January 22, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | January 26, 2027 |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, English language, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), 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. |
| 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 for reference |
| 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. (A list of academic advisors are available.) |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 16 |
| Number of privately financed students | 14 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 130,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 1,270,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 763,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 2,163,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry beforehand, because 'Other Expenses' differs by major. Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. Breakdown of other fees: 363,000 yen for the international student study environment improvement fee, 40,000 yen for the maintenance fee, and 120,000 to 360,000 yen for the facilities and equipment fee. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Doctoral Program Selection |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | August 28, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 6, 2027 |
| Deadline of application | January 9, 2027 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 24, 2027 - February 25, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | March 2, 2027 |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, English language, Oral examination, Essay, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Program | Research program (Undergraduate program) |
| 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) 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 Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 65,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 762,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 430,800 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 1,257,800 yen |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry beforehand, because 'Other Expenses' differs by major. Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. Breakdown of other fees: 213,000 yen for the improvement of the study environment for international students; 198,000 yen for facilities and equipment. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | October 10, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | November 24, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | December 1, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | January 20, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | January 26, 2027 |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Interview, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
Last update: Aug. 03, 2026
