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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 2026 school year) |
| Applicants | 253 (for the 2025 school year) |
| Successful candidates | 37 (for the 2025 school year) |
| Number of international students | 117 (for the 2025 school year) |
| Application fee | 35,000 yen (for the 2026 school year) |
| Admission fee | 260,000 yen (for the 2026 school year) |
| Application to delay payment or receive a refund | Available. |
| Remarks | 1. Tuition fees vary by department (¥1,040,000 to ¥1,140,000). 2. Other fees vary by department (¥450,000 to ¥550,000). 3. An annual fee of ¥10,000 for Associate Membership in the Nihon University Alumni Association is required. Additionally, a ¥10,000 fee for the first year of Regular Membership must be paid in the graduation year. 4. Depending on the faculty, a Supporters’ Association fee, Maintenance fee, etc., ranging from ¥10,000 to ¥40,000 will be collected annually (Academic Year 2026). Please refer to the guidance page on the online application website for details. 5. At Nihon University, after enrollment, applicants may be asked to voluntarily cooperate with fundraising activities to support the enhancement of educational, research, and clinical infrastructure. 6. Depending on your course of study, additional course fees and practical training fees may be required. For details, please contact the College of Art. *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, 2026 entry |
| Application category | Examination at the university |
| Starting date for application submission | July 18, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | October 31, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | December 14, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | December 22, 2025 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | January 16, 2026(First deadline) March 11, 2026(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 Skills Test (varies by department and course), Composition (in Japanese, depending on the 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 November 2023, June 2024, November 2024, or June 2025, and obtained a score of 240 or higher in Japanese (Reading, Listening/Reading-Listening) and 35 or higher in Japanese (Writing). Applicants applying to the departments of Cinema, Fine Arts, Music, or Theatre must select only one course name at the time of application. *Please note that the contents of the admission selection and entrance examination may be subject to change. For the latest information, please refer to the Nihon University website: https://www.nihon-u.ac.jp/admission_info/ |
| Department(s) | Design |
| Distribution of application forms | Middle of June |
| Availability of previous exams | Please inquire. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2026 entry |
| Application category | Examination at the university |
| Starting date for application submission | July 18, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | October 31, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | December 7, 2025 , December 14, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | December 9, 2025 , December 22, 2025 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | January 16, 2026(First deadline) March 11, 2026(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 Examination: Practical Skills Test, Second Stage Examination: Interview |
| English examination | Not necessary. |
| Remarks | At the time of application, applicants must have either 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 one of the following sessions: November 2023, June 2024, November 2024, or June 2025, and achieved a score of 240 or higher in Japanese (Reading, Listening/Reading-Listening) and 35 or higher in Japanese (Writing). *Please note that the contents of the admission selection and entrance examination may be subject to change. For the latest information, please refer to the Nihon University website: https://www.nihon-u.ac.jp/admission_info/ |
Last update: Jul. 31, 2025
