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Osaka / Private
| Postal code | 585-8555 |
|---|---|
| Address | 469 Higashiyama, Kanan-cho, Minamikawachi-gun, Osaka |
| Department to contact | Admissions Office |
| Phone | 0721-93-6583 |
| Fax | 0721-93-5360 |
| Type of research department | Researcher development., Development of experts in their fields of specialization. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Artistic Creation (Master's Program), Artistic Culture (Master's Program) |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Japanese language ability examination | Examination 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 have completed 15 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(You must submit the score of EJU for eligibility examination.) |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 44 |
| Number of privately financed students | 44 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 280,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 945,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 665,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 1,610,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. If you do not meet the minimum score requirement for the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU), you will not be eligible to undergo the application eligibility screening. Regarding the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU), please inquire for further details, as it is subject to the university’s regulations. The first-year fees for the Department of Artistic Culture are 1,220,000 yen. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | General Selection 1st |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | September 6, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | October 14, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | October 21, 2025 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | November 9, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | November 14, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Interview, Oral examination, Practical skill, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | General Selection 2nd |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | December 18, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | February 2, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | February 9, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 26, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | March 7, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Interview, Oral examination, Practical skill, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | Artistic Creation (Doctoral Program), Artistic Culture (Doctoral Program) |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Japanese language ability examination | Examination 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 | Applicants who have not fulfilled 18 years of school education should inquire beforehand. Others(You must submit the score of EJU for eligibility examination.) |
| Number of international students in 2025 | 5 |
| Number of privately financed students | 5 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 35,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 280,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 900,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 430,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 1,610,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. If you do not meet the minimum score requirement for the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU), you will not be eligible to undergo the application eligibility screening. The first-year fee for the Arts Major (Field of Artistic Culture Studies) is 1,220,000 yen. |
| Entry | April, 2026 |
| Application category | Doctoral course |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | December 18, 2025 |
| Starting date for application submission | February 2, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | February 9, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 26, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | March 7, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese), Interview, Oral examination, Practical skill, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
Last update: Jun. 03, 2025