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Kanagawa / Private
| Postal code | 215-8558 |
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| Address | 1-11-1 Kamiasao, Asao-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa |
| Department to contact | Admission and PR Office |
| Phone | 0120-86-6606 |
| International Students Examination | There is special selection. |
| Admission capacity | a few (for the 2026 school year) |
| Application fee | 38,000 yen (for the 2026 school year) |
| Admission fee | 100,000 yen (for the 2026 school year) |
| Tuition per year | 1,390,000 yen (for the 2026 school year) |
| Other expenses | 675,500 yen (for the 2026 school year) |
| Application to delay payment or receive a refund | Not available. |
| Remarks | "Other expenses" are mainly for facilities. |
| Department(s) | Music |
| Distribution of application forms | End of July |
| Availability of previous exams | Please inquire. |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2026 entry |
| Application category | First acceptance |
| Starting date for application submission | October 3, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | October 9, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | October 26, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | November 4, 2025 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | November 14, 2025 |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Not necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Application screening process, Interview, Practical skill test |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | Not necessary. |
| Remarks | The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is not required; however, in addition to the specialized practical examination for each department, international applicants are required to submit an essay and attend an interview. Applicants who have passed JLPT N2 or higher are exempt from the interview (submission of a certificate is required). |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2026 entry |
| Application category | Second acceptance |
| Starting date for application submission | November 27, 2025 |
| Deadline of application | December 3, 2025 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | December 14, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | December 22, 2025 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | January 9, 2026 |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Not necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Application screening process, Interview, Practical skill test |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | Not necessary. |
| Remarks | The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is not required; however, in addition to the specialized practical examination for each department, international applicants must submit an essay and attend an interview. However, those who have passed JLPT N2 or higher are exempt from the interview (submission of a certificate is required). |
| Entry (Spring) | April, 2026 entry |
| Application category | Third acceptance |
| Starting date for application submission | January 6, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | January 13, 2026 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 3, 2026 - February 4, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | February 13, 2026 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | February 24, 2026 |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Not available. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Application screening process, Interview, Practical skill test |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | Not necessary. |
| Remarks | The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is not required; however, in addition to the specialized practical examination for each department, international applicants must submit an essay and attend an interview. Those who have passed JLPT N2 or higher are exempt from the interview (submission of a certificate is required). The 4th International Student Selection will be held. Application period: February 5–10, 2026 (documents must arrive by this date) Examination date: February 21 Announcement of results: March 3 Deadline for enrollment procedures: March 9 |
Last update: May. 30, 2025