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Tokyo / Private
| Postal code | 187-8505 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1-736 Ogawa-cho, Kodaira-shi, Tokyo |
| Department to contact | Admission 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(Prior Interview is required for those who apply for the "Industrial, Interior and Craft Design Course", "the Architecture Course", "the Art, Culture and Design Studies Course", and "Design Informatics Course".) |
| Number of international students in 2024 | 130 |
| Number of privately financed students | 128 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 150,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 1,210,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 448,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 1,808,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry beforehand, because 'Other Expenses' differs by major. Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. The tuition fees for the 2025 academic year are yet to be determined. Breakdown of other expenses: maintenance fee 38,000 yen, facility and equipment fee 330,000 to 410,000 yen. |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Application category | A schedule |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 29, 2024 |
| Starting date for application submission | August 27, 2024 |
| Deadline of application | September 3, 2024 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | September 28, 2024 - September 29, 2024 |
| Notification of examination result | October 11, 2024 |
| 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, 2025 |
| Application category | B schedule |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | October 12, 2024 |
| Starting date for application submission | November 26, 2024 |
| Deadline of application | December 3, 2024 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | January 22, 2025 - January 24, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | January 28, 2025 |
| 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 2024 | 17 |
| Number of privately financed students | 16 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 150,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 1,210,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 368,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 1,728,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry beforehand, because 'Other Expenses' differs by major. Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. The tuition fees for the 2025 academic year are yet to be determined. Breakdown of other expenses: maintenance fee 38,000 yen, facility and equipment fee 110,000 to 330,000 yen. |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Application category | Doctoral Program Selection |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | August 31, 2024 |
| Starting date for application submission | January 6, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | January 10, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 26, 2025 - February 27, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | March 4, 2025 |
| 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 (Graduate 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 (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 Masters degree or equivalent. Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Others(A preliminary interview is mandatory for The field of Industrial, Interior and Craft Design and The field of Architectural Research, ) |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 75,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 726,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 246,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 1,047,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry beforehand, because 'Other Expenses' differs by major. Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. The tuition fees for the 2025 academic year are yet to be determined. Breakdown of other expenses: facility and equipment fee 198,000 to 246,000 yen. |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Application category | Graduate Research Student (Architecture) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 29, 2024 |
| Starting date for application submission | August 27, 2024 |
| Deadline of application | September 3, 2024 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | September 28, 2024 - September 29, 2024 |
| Notification of examination result | October 11, 2024 |
| Remarks | The examination schedule varies by majors. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Interview, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Application category | Graduate Research Student (Industrial, Interior and Craft Design, History of Art and Design) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | October 12, 2024 |
| Starting date for application submission | November 26, 2024 |
| Deadline of application | December 3, 2024 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | January 22, 2025 - January 24, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | January 28, 2025 |
| Remarks | The examination schedule varies by majors. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Interview, 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. |
| Notes | Others(A preliminary interview is mandatory for The field of Industrial, Interior and Craft Design and The field of Architectural Research.) |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 75,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 726,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 246,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 1,047,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry beforehand, because 'Other Expenses' differs by major. Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. Tuition fees for the 2025 academic year are yet to be determined. Breakdown of other fees / Facility and equipment fee: 198,000 to 246,000 yen. |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Application category | Undergraduate Research Program (Architecture) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 29, 2024 |
| Starting date for application submission | August 27, 2024 |
| Deadline of application | September 3, 2024 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | September 29, 2024 |
| Notification of examination result | October 11, 2024 |
| 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. |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Application category | Undergraduate Research Program (Industrial, Interior and Craft Design, and History of Art and Design) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 7, 2024 |
| Starting date for application submission | November 26, 2024 |
| Deadline of application | December 3, 2024 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | January 22, 2025 - January 24, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | January 28, 2025 |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry for details of the examination schedule. |
Last update: Aug. 01, 2024
