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Osaka / Private
| Postal code | 561 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1-1-8 Saiwai-machi, Shonai, Toyonaka-shi, Osaka |
| Department to contact | Admissions Center |
| Phone | 0663342507 |
| Fax | 06-6335-2153 |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Composition, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| 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 | Others(You must have Japanese ability equivalent to N2 of JLPT to understand lessons. Please submit the documents that certificate the ability for payment of fees and copy of passport.) |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 1 |
| Number of privately financed students | 1 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 200,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 1,310,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 400,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 1,910,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. Applicants must have Japanese language proficiency sufficient to understand classes (approximately JLPT N2 level). To confirm eligibility and requirements in advance, please submit the designated documents to the Admissions Center by the “Application Eligibility Screening (Individual Qualification Review) Deadline” [must arrive by this date]. When submitting documents for the eligibility screening (individual qualification review), please provide either a JLPT N2 or higher certificate or documentation proving completion of at least 600 hours of Japanese instruction. If you expect to obtain JLPT N2, please submit the certificate by the time of enrollment. Failure to verify these documents may result in cancellation of admission. If you have sufficient Japanese ability but have not taken the JLPT or cannot provide proof of 600 hours of instruction, please contact the Admissions Center. [For the second half only:] Applicants who need to newly obtain a “Student” residence status after the announcement of results are not eligible to apply (applications are allowed if the status can be obtained through renewal or change procedures). |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | The first half |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 27, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | September 4, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | September 11, 2025 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | September 27, 2025 - September 28, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | October 1, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Japanese language, Interview, Practical skill |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | The second half |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 28, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | February 5, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | February 13, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 27, 2026 - February 28, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | March 4, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Japanese language, Interview, Essay, Practical skill |
Last update: Aug. 05, 2025
