Bunka Fashion College
文化服装学院
23 days leftApply by 11/27 → exam on 12/12 · Admission Exam for International Students, Round 2
Fees and conditions can change over time. Always check the school's guidelines before you apply.
Fees and conditions can change over time.
Homes near campus within 3 km · SALLAE building data
| Campus | Station | Homes | Lowest / month | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shinjuku Campus | Shinjuku Station (South Exit), 7 min walk | 51 | ¥35,000 | ¥83,500 |
About the school
A private vocational school founded in 1919.
History · 5
- 1919
- Namiki Isaburo opened the Namiki Women's and Children's Clothing Sewing Shop and began teaching sewing in the shop
- 1923
- Approved as Japan's first school for clothing education and renamed Bunka Sewing Girls' School
- 1955
- The high-rise circular building was completed. The first international student from Thailand came to Japan.
- 2003
- Shinjuku Bunka Quint Building completed; 80th anniversary of founding
- 2006
- Advanced Diploma Department of Fashion (4-year) approved
University Portraits · school history · Wikidata
Admission requirements and dates
Bunka Fashion College admits international students through 1 route.Based on the guidelines for April 2027 entry
EJUThe exam Japanese universities use for international student admission · June and November · also held outside Japan = Examination for Japanese University Admission · JLPTJapanese-Language Proficiency Test · N1 is the highest, then N2 = Japanese-Language Proficiency Test
Apply with a Japanese exam
Official name: 外国人留学生入学試験
You take a written Japanese test (70 minutes, including an essay) and an interview at the school. You submit your application directly to the Student Affairs Office, and there are three rounds a year.
Accepting applications now · until 11/27
Round 1 · October application
- Apply 10/1~10/9
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- Exam 11/1410 days left
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- Results 11/24
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- Enroll ~12/14
Round 2 · November application
- Apply 11/18~11/27opens in 14 days
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- Exam 12/12
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- Results 12/21
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- Enroll ~1/18
Round 3 · January application · "Student" visa holders only
- Apply 1/6~1/15opens in 63 days
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- Exam 1/30
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- Results 2/8
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- Enroll ~2/26
Good to know before applying
- If you studied at a Japanese-language institution on the official notice list, an attendance rate (by hours) of 80% or higher is required to apply. Periods of study on a Temporary Visitor or Designated Activities status are not counted.
- Applications are accepted only by direct submission to the Student Affairs Office (no mail; weekdays only). People living outside Japan can have the person who signed as their emergency contact apply on their behalf (acquaintances or friends are not allowed). People living in Taiwan or Korea can also apply at the Taipei or Seoul office.
- Those who entered a Japanese-language school in the October term of that year cannot apply in Round 1. Round 3 is in principle only for people living in Japan with the "Student" residence status (others should consult the school by early October).
- Incomplete documents are not accepted, and you cannot change your desired department after applying. Fees paid are not refunded, in principle (if you withdraw by Mar 31, 2027, everything except the admission fee is refunded). There is no tuition reduction specifically for international students.
文化服装学院 2027年度 外国人留学生 学生募集要項（APPLICATION GUIDE） · checked 2026-11-02
Fees
- Until graduation
- ¥1,350,700 ~ ¥5,264,200
- Admission fee
- ¥260,000
- Application fee
- ¥33,000
For students entering in the 2027 academic year. The admission fee is ¥260,000 or ¥300,000 depending on the department. The total through graduation is the first-year tuition plus the annual amount for Year 2 onward (school supplies, project materials and Sumire Association fees are separate).
Fees by department 9
| Department | Years | Quota | Until graduation (¥) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Dressmaking ● | 2 years | 2,435,200 | |
| Department of Fashion Research | 1 year | 1,350,700 | |
| Department of Fashion Technology (Advanced Diploma Program) ● | 4 years | 4,964,200 | |
| Department of Basic Fashion Technology | 3 years | 3,559,700 | |
| Department of Fashion Distribution (Advanced Diploma Program) ● | 4 years | 5,264,200 | |
| Department of Fashion Distribution ● | 2 years | 2,435,200 | |
| Department of Fashion Textiles ● | 3 years | 3,559,700 | |
| Department of Jewelry Design ● | 2 years | 2,435,200 | |
| Department of Bag Design ● | 2 years | 2,435,200 |
● Course certified by MEXT under the "Career Development Program for International Students" (leads to work in Japan after graduation) · quotas include Japanese students.
For 2027 entry · from the school's guidelines
Documents to prepare
Application form, 4 photos, emergency contact, financial support statement (school's form), income certificate and bank balance certificate of the person paying expenses (originals), 12-year completion certificate and transcript (originals), attendance and grades certificate from your Japanese-language institution (original), proof of Japanese ability, copies of your passport and residence card, etc.
Graduate outcomes
No employment results for international students alone could be found in official materials.
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Scholarships
- Kyoritsu International Exchange Scholarship Foundation scholarship: for incoming privately funded students from Asian countries, ¥60,000 or ¥100,000 per month for 1 year (1 student). Guidelines are sent to those accepted in Rounds 1 and 2 (Round 3 cannot apply).
- Bunka Fashion College scholarship: for enrolled students with exceptional academic results, a reduction of the first-semester tuition of that year (previous year: 10 awarded of 49 applicants).
- MEXT Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students: for Year 2 and above, ¥48,000 per month for 1 year. A reservation program is available so that high EJU scorers can receive it from Year 1.
Student life support
About 400 Bunka Fashion College students live in the student dormitories (including international students). There are dormitories with meals and ones where you cook for yourself, with a resident dorm manager couple living on site 24 hours.
Getting there
- Shinjuku Campus
- JR Shinjuku Station (South Exit), 7 min walk
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SALLAE compiled this from the school's admission guidelines and official sources (such as University Portraits). Dates and amounts can change, so always check the school's guidelines before you apply.
Photo: Kakidai · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons