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Hyogo / Private
| Postal code | 651-2196 |
|---|---|
| Address | 8-1-1 Gakuennishi-machi, Nishi-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo |
| Department to contact | Educational Affairs Section |
| Phone | 078-794-2112(代表) |
| Fax | 078-794-5027 |
| Type of research department | Researcher development., Development of experts in their fields of specialization. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Integrated Arts 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 (2nd level or higher) or takeExamination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) required |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Not available. 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 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. |
| Number of international students in 2024 | 68 |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 260,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 850,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 400,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 1,510,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. In addition to above, fees for textbooks and researching are required. Tuition and "Other expenses" above are for students enrolled in 2025. |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Application category | A schedule |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | July 19, 2024 |
| Starting date for application submission | August 16, 2024 |
| Deadline of application | August 23, 2024 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | October 26, 2024 |
| Notification of examination result | November 1, 2024 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Interview, Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Application category | B schedule |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 1, 2024 |
| Starting date for application submission | November 29, 2024 |
| Deadline of application | December 06, 2024 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 21, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | February 28, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Interview, Oral examination |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | Arts 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 | Not available. Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of Masters degree or equivalent. Completion of an undergraduate degree or completion of at least 16 years of school education in one's home country, and has done research for at least 2 years in a research institution or a university. 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 16 years of school education should inquire beforehand. Applicants who have not fulfilled 18 years of school education should inquire beforehand. |
| Number of international students in 2024 | 6 |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 260,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 850,000 yen |
| Other expenses | 400,000 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 1,510,000 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. In addition to above, fees for textbooks and researching are required. Tuition and "Other expenses" above are for students enrolled in 2025. |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Application category | A schedule |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | July 19, 2024 |
| Starting date for application submission | August 16, 2024 |
| Deadline of application | August 23, 2024 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | October 26, 2024 |
| Notification of examination result | November 1, 2024 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, English language, Interview, Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Application category | B schedule |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 1, 2024 |
| Starting date for application submission | November 29, 2024 |
| Deadline of application | December 6, 2024 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 21, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | February 28, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, English language, Interview, Oral examination |
Last update: Aug. 20, 2024