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Tokyo / Private
| Postal code | 102-8275 |
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| Address | 4-8-24 Kudan-Minami, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo |
| Department to contact | Office of Academic Affairs, Admissions Section |
| Phone | 03-5275-8311 |
| Fax | 03-5275-8324 |
| International Students Examination | There is special selection. |
| Admission capacity | a few (for the 2027 school year) |
| Applicants | 261 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Successful candidates | 35 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Number of international students | 118 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Application fee | 35,000 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Admission fee | 260,000 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Application to delay payment or receive a refund | Available. |
| Remarks | 1. Tuition fees vary by department (¥1,040,000 – ¥1,140,000). 2. Miscellaneous fees vary by department (¥450,000 – ¥550,000). 3. An annual associate membership fee of ¥10,000 for the Nihon University Alumni Association is required. Additionally, a fee of ¥10,000 covering the first year of full membership must be paid during the graduation year. 4. Depending on the faculty, annual fees such as support association fees or maintenance fees (ranging from ¥10,000 to ¥40,000) may be required (as of the 2027 academic year). Please check the guidance page on the online application website for details. 5. To support the infrastructure for education, research, and clinical activities, the university plans to request voluntary contributions to fundraising initiatives after enrollment. 6. Additional fees for coursework or practical training may apply depending on the curriculum (please contact the College of Art for details). *Items 3 through 5 are subject to change. |
| Department(s) | Photography, Cinema, Fine Arts, Music, Literary Arts, Theatre, Broadcasting |
| Distribution of application forms | Middle of June |
| Availability of previous exams | Please inquire. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2027 entry |
| Application category | Examination at the university |
| Starting date for application submission | July 17, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | October 30, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | December 13, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | December 21, 2026 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | January 15, 2027(First deadline) March 11, 2027(Second deadline) |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Essay, Interview, Oral examination, practical test (varies by department/course), and essay (depends on the Japanese language requirement and department). |
| English examination | Not necessary. |
| Remarks | ● At the time of application, applicants must have passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) at level N2 or higher, OR have taken the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) in June 2025, November 2025, or June 2026, and achieved a score of 240 or higher in "Japanese (Reading Comprehension, Listening, and Listening-Reading Comprehension)" and 35 or higher in "Japanese (Writing)." ● Applicants for the Film or Theater departments must select only one course at the time of application. Applicants for the Fine Arts or Music departments must select only one course or specialization at the time of application. ※ Please note that the details of the admissions process and entrance examinations are subject to change; please check the Nihon University website (https://www.nihon-u.ac.jp/admission_info/) for the latest information. |
| Department(s) | Design |
| Distribution of application forms | Middle of June |
| Availability of previous exams | Please inquire. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2027 entry |
| Application category | Examination at the university |
| Starting date for application submission | July 17, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | October 30, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | December 6, 2026 , December 13, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | December 8, 2026 , December 21, 2026 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | January 15, 2027(First deadline) March 11, 2027(Second deadline) |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | [First Stage] Practical Exam, [Second Stage] Interview |
| English examination | Not necessary. |
| Remarks | ● Applicants must meet one of the following criteria at the time of application: having passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) at level N2 or higher; or having taken the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) in June 2025, November 2025, or June 2026 and achieved a score of 240 or higher in "Japanese (Reading Comprehension, Listening & Listening-Reading Comprehension)" and 35 or higher in "Japanese (Writing)." ※ Please note that the details of the student selection process and entrance examination are subject to change; kindly check the Nihon University website (https://www.nihon-u.ac.jp/admission_info/) for the latest information. |
Last update: Jul. 25, 2026
