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Osaka / Private
| Postal code | 559-0033 |
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| Address | 4-4-1 Nankonaka, Suminoe-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka |
| Department to contact | Admissions and PR Office |
| Phone | 06-6612-5905 |
| Fax | 06-6612-6090 |
| International Students Examination | There is special selection. |
| Admission capacity | a few (for the 2027 school year) |
| Applicants | 1 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Successful candidates | 1 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Number of international students | 15 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Number of privately financed international students | 15 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Application fee | 17,500 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Admission fee | 350,000 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Tuition per year | 520,000 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Other expenses | 374,200 yen (for the 2027 school year) |
| Remarks | The tuition fee mentioned above applies to students admitted to the Musicology specialization within the Music Culture Course whose financial supporter has an annual income of 5,000,000 yen or less; this reduction covers 50% of the standard fee and must be applied for during the enrollment process following acceptance. Applications must be submitted annually; from the second year onwards, the reduction rate is set at either 50% or 30% based on the previous year's academic performance (grades, credits earned, etc.), and in some cases, the reduction may not apply. For reference, the fees for students admitted to the Music Creation Course are as follows: 350,000 yen for the admission fee, 1,160,000 yen for tuition, and 414,200 yen for miscellaneous expenses. |
| Department(s) | Music Creation, Music Culture (Music Major) |
| Distribution of application forms | Please inquire. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2027 entry |
| Application category | General Entrance Examination for International Students |
| Starting date for application submission | January 07, 2027 |
| Deadline of application | January 19, 2027 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 1, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 12, 2027 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | February 22, 2027(First deadline) June 14, 2027(Second deadline) |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Not available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Admissions decisions are based on a short essay in Japanese (50 points) and an individual interview in Japanese (50 points), for a total of 100 points. |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | Eligible: 2025 or 2026 exam takers with 200+/450 in Japanese (with writing), or JLPT N2+, or those meeting Soai University’s test criteria (Oct. 18 or Dec. 13, 2026). |
| English examination | Not necessary. |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | You must pass the N1 (Level 1) or N2 (Level 2) examination. |
| Remarks | Instead of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), applicants can also fulfill the application requirements by either achieving the specified score in the above-mentioned Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU), or by meeting the standards in the Application Qualification Certification Exam conducted by Soai University (scheduled for October 18 or December 13, 2026). |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2027 entry |
| Application category | Comprehensive Selection Entrance Examination A for International Students (Assignment Report Type) |
| Starting date for application submission | September 1, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | September 9, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | September 20, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | October 1, 2026 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | October 9, 2026(First deadline) June 14, 2027(Second deadline) |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Not available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Please refer to the Remarks* below. |
| English examination | Not necessary. |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | Not necessary. |
| Remarks | [Application Procedure] (1) Participate in the "Comprehensive Selection Special Program" held during the Open Campus (dates: April 26; May 24, 31; June 14; July 19; August 2). This program includes attending a mini-lecture, receiving a report assignment, and participating in a mutual understanding interview. (2) Submit an entry (send the entry sheet and the assignment report). The submission period runs until August 7. (3) Following a document screening, a notification regarding permission to apply will be sent by mail, arriving no later than August 21. Only those who receive a formal permit to apply may submit an application. Remarks* [Selection Process] Applicants' Japanese language proficiency required for study at the university will be evaluated through an individual interview conducted in Japanese (100 points), focusing on the content of the entry sheet and the assignment report. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2027 entry |
| Application category | Comprehensive Selection Entrance Examination B for International Students (Assignment Report Type) |
| Starting date for application submission | September 29, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | October 7, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | October 18, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | November 2, 2026 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | November 13, 2026(First deadline) June 14, 2027(Second deadline) |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Not available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Please refer to the Remarks* below. |
| English examination | Not necessary. |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | Not necessary. |
| Remarks | [Application Procedure] (1) Participate in the "Comprehensive Selection Special Program" held during the Open Campus (dates: April 26; May 24, 31; June 14; July 19; August 2, 9, 23). This program includes attending a mini-lecture, receiving a report assignment, and participating in a mutual understanding interview. (2) Submit an entry (send the entry sheet and the assigned report). The submission period runs until September 11. (3) Following a document screening, notification regarding permission to apply will be sent by mail, arriving no later than September 25. Only those who receive a formal "Permission to Apply" document are eligible to submit an application. Remarks* [Selection Process] Applicants' Japanese language proficiency required for study at the university will be evaluated through an individual interview conducted in Japanese (100 points), focusing on the content of the entry sheet and the assignment report. |
Last update: Jun. 22, 2026
